by Sean Morris, Commission member Over the past 12 months, commemorations have taken place to remember the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. These have included the 80th anniversary of D-day, remembering VE Day on 8th May and soon there will be commemorations for the formal end of the war […]
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3 May – 80 years on, bringing the story of Hiroshima alive to our diocese(s)
by Sean Morris, member of the Leeds Justice & Peace CommissionAs a country, remembering war anniversaries has become a key part of our history. It is how we do that which is something I have been involved in for many years. 2025 is another prominent year for anniversaries – the 80th anniversary of the end […]
01 Nov – Conference of Mayors for Peace
by Sean Morris, Commission member Earlier this week I helped a colleague in organising the Executive Conference of Mayors for Peace held in Manchester. The conference is held every two years with Manchester hosting as a Vice President. On Sunday there was a walk of the Manchester Peace Trail. Manchester is a famous city with […]