The word Lent finds its roots in the Old English word lencten, meaning “spring.” It describes that quiet, persistent season when the days begin to lengthen and the earth slowly […]
International Development
30 Jan – We Rise 2026
We Rise 2026Sat 21 Feb 2026 11:30 AM – 6:00 PMCardigan Community Centre, 145-149 Cardigan Rd, Burley, Leeds LS6 1LJJoin Global Justice Youth’s annual activist conference, We Rise, to learn […]
27 Jan – CAFOD Lent Appeal
CAFOD Lent Appeal: help families put food on the tableThis Lent, as we deepen and enliven our faith, we can reflect on Jesus’ call to “love your neighbour as yourself” […]
28 Dec – Good News from 2025!
by Kathy Shaw, SPARK ManagerAs we come to the end of the year, it’s good to reflect not only on the ongoing issues throughout the world, but also to celebrate […]
22 Nov – G20: Global Debt Crisis Exposed by actor Alex Macqueen in Spoof Pay-Day Loan Ad
With the global debt crisis high on the agenda at this week’s G20 summit, actor Alex Macqueen is starring in a spoof television advert released in the UK today (19 November 2025). […]
16 Oct – If you are shepherds…
By Luis Orlando Perez Jimenez SJFr Luis, who led the SPARK retreat day on Saturday, also did an event just for SPARK members on Friday evening – a ‘Conversation of […]
11 Sep – Commission Planning Meeting
Saturday 27 September at Hinsley Hall from 10:30 until 14:30Our quarterly meetings are usually hybrid affairs, with some of us joining via Zoom and some people together in a meeting […]