October 25, 2024
During this period of remembrance, Maggie Mairura from our Remembrance team shares three simple ways to remember a loved one this November.
Continue reading “Three simple ways to remember a loved one”September 30, 2024
This year’s annual Silverstone Run Fest will take place on 24 November. We are very excited to announce that we have an excellent representation from sisters of the Faithful Companion of Jesus running for CAFOD, alongside teachers from English Martyrs in Long Eaton.
Continue reading “Silverstone Run Fest: Nuns and teachers running for CAFOD”September 24, 2024
Every little helps! A simple concept often overlooked as a cliche, yet small, regular donations are among our most valued and reliable donations. Meet Joseph Jeyakumar, organiser of ‘The 100 Club’ and CAFOD Volunteer, who proves that it doesn’t take much to make a big, positive impact on the world.
Continue reading “Small steps, big impact: How St John’s ‘100 Club’ is changing lives £1 at a time”September 20, 2024
Marcus Warner lined up at the Big Half Marathon in London on Sunday 1 September as CAFOD’s representative among 16,000 other runners.
Continue reading “Marcus and the Big Half”September 2, 2024
This Sunday we’ll be cheering on TeamCAFOD once again at the Great North Run. Fourteen wonderful runners will be taking to the streets of Newcastle and South Shields, all with a powerful sense of purpose. Hear from some of our team members as they gear up for this iconic 13.1 mile route.
Continue reading “Stride for solidarity: TeamCAFOD at the Great North Run 2024”August 28, 2024
This week Vicky Ahmed in the Education team is helping her daughter prepare to go back to school. In this blog she reflects on the last year and shares her hopes for the year ahead.
Continue reading “Bea goes back to school”August 8, 2024
The Great North Run, the world’s largest half-marathon, draws tens of thousands of runners each year to tackle the 13.1-mile route between Newcastle and South Shields. Since its inception in 1981, the race has seen 42 events, and this year, CAFOD’s own Tom Delamere is joining the ranks to raise vital funds for our communities around the world.
Continue reading “Tom’s inspiring journey: Running the Great North Run for CAFOD”July 30, 2024
Simon Giarchi, who works for CAFOD in Plymouth Diocese, spoke to Catherine Gorman of our Theology team about the significance of the Magnificat.
Continue reading “The Magnificat, a prayer for all time”July 23, 2024
I’m Lily, pictured above next to my colleague Niall, we both work in CAFOD’s gifts in Wills team. In my role I frequently speak to people who are going through the process of writing their Will. Whilst I know some people put off thinking about their Will, it’s something I think about a lot. Did you know that around 60% of adults in the UK don’t have a Will? From speaking to supporters and colleagues I’ve learned some insights and tips that I know will help me when it’s time to sort out my plans. I thought I would share three things that I have learnt.
Continue reading “3 things to know before writing your Will”July 12, 2024
CAFOD volunteer Tim C O’Brien explains why he chose to write a book about St Francis and what his connection to CAFOD means.
Continue reading “The Failed Franciscan: A book by CAFOD volunteer Tim C O’Brien”
