http://www.cafod.org.uk/uk/middlesbrough read more http://www.cafod.org.uk/var/storage/images/uk/middlesbrough/cafod-middlesborough/1250238-1-eng-GB/cafod-middlesborough_small.jpg http://www.cafod.org.uk/uk/middlesbrough http://www.cafod.org.uk/uk/middlesbrough/panels/read-more/middlesbrough-blogs-feed http://cafodmiddlesbrough.wordpress.com/2012/01/31/complete-the-christian-census-on-climate-change-here/ A Catholic group from the North East has launched the Christian Census on Climate Change.  The initiative is intended to allow Christians from all denominations across the country to voice their opinions and produce lasting data for discussion. From a Christian viewpoint, do people think that climate change is of little importance and untouchable, or [...] http://cafodmiddlesbrough.wordpress.com/?p=5467 http://cafodmiddlesbrough.wordpress.com/2012/01/31/cafods-50th-anniversary-mass-at-westminster-cathedral/ More than 30 CAFOD Middlesbrough supporters travelled to London last weekend to join in the celebration of CAFOD’s 50th Anniversary Mass. There were more than 2500 people gathered in Westminster Cathedral drawn from all areas of England and Wales and beyond. Archbishop of Westminster, Right Reverend Vincent Nicholls concelebrated the Mass with more than 20 bishops and numerous clergy. [...] http://cafodmiddlesbrough.wordpress.com/?p=5454 http://cafodmiddlesbrough.wordpress.com/2012/01/13/50-years-of-cafod-what-lit-your-flame/ During this anniversary year, CAFOD would like to hear from its volunteers and supporters who are willing to share their stories – need some inspiration? click on the link and start sharing…. http://cafodmiddlesbrough.wordpress.com/?p=5447 http://cafodmiddlesbrough.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/justice-and-peace-connect2-rwanda-and-refugees/ On the evening of 5th December the Justice and Peace group from the Cathedral parish in Coulby Newham, held a short prayer service where they spoke about the causes they had supported during the year. Laurie Haley, CAFOD’s parish contact at the Cathedral, spoke about the Connect2 Rwanda project, which the parish had been supporting for the [...] http://cafodmiddlesbrough.wordpress.com/?p=5435 http://cafodmiddlesbrough.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/hull-advent-service-who-is-my-neighbour/ Organised by CAFOD parish contacts from the Hull area, the Advent Service at the end of November saw my first visit to the beautiful St Charles Borromeo church. Canon Michael Loughlin opened the service and welcomed us. Bishop Drainey set the scene and the Anglican Bishop of Hull, Richard Frith gave the homily. Civic dignitaries the [...] http://cafodmiddlesbrough.wordpress.com/?p=5414 http://cafodmiddlesbrough.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/cafod-team-visits-st-augustines-primary-school/ The CAFOD Middlesbrough team and Lisa McBride, one of our Education volunteers,  were recently welcomed to St Augustine’s Primary School, Coulby Newham by Head Teacher Martin Macaulay, where we helped the children to come to an understanding of the difficulties faced by people overseas, through using interactive games and activities. The children got really involved and recognised [...] http://cafodmiddlesbrough.wordpress.com/?p=5383 http://cafodmiddlesbrough.wordpress.com/2011/11/21/york-school-sings-out-for-poverty-action/ Staff and students at both sites of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs RC Primary School in York started off in fine voice with a special song pledging their solidarity in the face of world poverty. On Monday 17 October, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs joined thousands of [...] http://cafodmiddlesbrough.wordpress.com/?p=5356 http://cafodmiddlesbrough.wordpress.com/2011/11/03/book-launch-looms-for-norah/ Retired teacher and tireless CAFOD supporter Norah Hanson (pictured in centre) from Hull will stand in the spotlight soon as publishers, Valley Press, launch a book of her poetry in a collection entitled, ‘Love letters and children’s drawings’. The first launch takes place at Fudge, Princess Avenue, Hull,at 7.30pm on Friday 4th November  and a second launch will take place at the Endsleigh Centre on Beverley [...] http://cafodmiddlesbrough.wordpress.com/?p=5338 http://cafodmiddlesbrough.wordpress.com/2011/11/03/dont-drop-the-ball-george-urge-campaigning-students/ Lisa-Alix McBride and Rebecca Ford, two student volunteers with CAFOD Middlesbrough, held a campaign card signing event, during the university’s Open Day at York St John’s campus last week, with the aim of enlisting support for CAFOD’s Don’t Drop the Ball campaign. The girls were joined by Estela Juarez, who works for CAFOD in Nicaragua and spoke about the [...] http://cafodmiddlesbrough.wordpress.com/?p=5321 http://cafodmiddlesbrough.wordpress.com/2011/10/25/estela-develops-new-skills-at-york-university-chaplaincy/ Estela Juarez from CAFOD’s Nicaragua Office in Managua is visiting York and today gave an update from partners John XXIII Institute from Nicaragua and COMAL in Honduras at York University’s Catholic Chaplaincy. She showed a presentation she had prepared outlining the 50th and 15th anniversaries respectively of these two key Central American partners. She deserves a lot of [...] http://cafodmiddlesbrough.wordpress.com/?p=5314