by Tim DevereuxTim is a member of the Leeds Diocese pax Christi group and has recently stood down as chair of MAW (The Movement for the Abolition of War). It was […]
Refugees & migrants
11 Nov – Together with Refugees
From Leeds Asylum Seekers’ Support Network We wanted to share this amazing initiative put together by the Together With Refugees campaign, entitled “A Fair New Plan For Refugees”. […]
01 Oct – SPARK World Migrant Day event
On Sunday 29 September, SPARK organised a partnership event with Caritas Catholic Care. To celebrate the World Day for Migrants and Refugees’ We heard the stories of some of the […]
08 Sep – World Day of Migrants & Refugees
By Kathy Shaw, SPARK Project ManagerThe Church has been celebrating the World Day of Migrants and Refugees on the last Sunday in September since 1914. It is always an occasion […]
01 May – CAFOD’s Sudan Emergency Appeal
CAFOD launches emergency appeal to support ‘world’s worst crisis’ in Sudan CAFOD has launched an emergency appeal to support families in Sudan, as Britain’s Ambassador to the United Nations says […]
10 Jul – From Asylum Seeker to Priest: A Journey of Faith
By Father Yemane AradomI was a stranger and you welcomed me… (Mt 25:35)I am Father Yemane Aradom. I was born in Sudan and raised in Eritrea. My childhood was a […]
20 Jun – Refugee Week events across the Leeds Diocese
By Matthew Maslen, J&P Newsletter editorThis week (19th – 25th June), is Refugee Week. This year, the 25th Anniversary of Refugee Week, the theme is Compassion.The organisers, Refugee Week UK, […]