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 [...]

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. [...]

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….

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 [...]

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 [...]