GENERAL INTEREST
FAITH INTO ACTION – VOLUNTEERING WITH CAFOD:
Would you like to volunteer for CAFOD and make a difference in the lives of countless people in poverty throughout the world? You can help in your parish, local schools and in other interesting ways.
If you’re interested in joining CAFOD’s community of volunteers for a better world, please get in touch on or 07779 804 241.
CAFOD G20 CAMPAIGN:
Last year many parishioners here and in parishes across England and Wales, signed a petition calling for world leaders to help low income countries suffering greatly because of interest paid on debt. This year we are asking the UK government, as part of their presidency of the G20 in 2027, to find and promote ways of reducing the cost for poorer countries. On average 18% of their national income is going to service the large unfair interest rates charged by lenders, meaning less money for health care, schools, clean water etc. We need a reformed system for borrowing and lending that protects poorer countries from amassing huge debts.
Please read the letter from Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla from South Sudan on the notice board.
If you missed the signing session in the porch on the 12th July, you can still sign if you visit.https://cafod.org.uk/campaign
CATHOLIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION UK:
Are you a doctor, nurse, healthcare student, or allied health professional?
The Catholic Medical Association UK invites Catholics working in healthcare to join a growing community of fellowship, prayer and formation. The Association supports healthcare professionals in living out their faith and vocation, while providing opportunities to connect with others working in the medical and healthcare professions.
Find out more about membership and upcoming events at: Home - Catholic Medical Association
REDEMPTORIST VOCATIONS
St Gerard: famously climbed out of a window and ran away to become a Redemptorist. If you are inspired by his story email
REDEMPTORIST VOCATIONS EVENT
📅 Date: 21st - 23rd August 2026
📍 Location: St Mary's Monastery Perth (Kinnoull)
If you feel you have a vocation to be a Redemptorist priest or brother, this event may be for you. Please see poster below.
FORMING CATHOLIC STUDENT LEADERS
📅 Date: 10-15 August (year 12)
📍 Location: Christian Heritage Centre
Two summer courses exploring faith, ethics and leadership for sixth form students, offered by the Christian Heritage Centre at Stonyhurst.
Join us for 6 days in the beautiful Ribble Valley to explore themes linked to The Common Good (Year 12, 10-15 August) and to The Human Ecology (Year 13, 5-10 July). Meet new friends, discuss and share with peers, tutors and academics, learn new skills, develop your relationship with Christ, build your character.
To learn more visit https://www.christianleadershipformation.com/
MARY’S MEALS EVENTS AND CAMPAIGNS
IMPACT - MOVING PARENTS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER
M-PACT is a programme that helps parents and children, aged 8-17, talk more openly and safely about the effects of gambling-related harms on the whole family and gives them new tools to move forward positively.
To lean more please click here for a leaflet that may help those families affected by gambling.
