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Candlelight Funds: Walking through treacle

November 22, 2021

By Safina Powell

I still light a candle every evening. Even after two years, I still feel pain and confusion, heartbreak and anger.

I know that I’m allowed to feel these things – they are normal parts of the grieving process – but I refuse to let them overwhelm me. This is why I light a candle every evening: the tiny flame reminds me that there is always hope, even when I feel lost in the dark.

Giving a charity goat this Christmas? All you’ve ever wanted to know about CAFOD World Gifts

November 18, 2021

With just over a month until Christmas, Sally Kitchener in our Communications team answers some of your questions about World Gifts – CAFOD’s virtual charity gifts.

Continue reading “Giving a charity goat this Christmas? All you’ve ever wanted to know about CAFOD World Gifts”

Sing a Carol for CAFOD this Advent!

November 17, 2021

Christine from our fundraising team shares her joy of music and carol singing and describes how you can support our Advent appeal by singing
‘Silent Night’ or your favourite carol, recording it for CAFOD and sharing on social media!

Sing a Carol for CAFOD!

Pushing away the darkness

November 9, 2021

Anna set up a Candelight Fund in memory of her husband Johnny. Now his gentleness and kindness continues to reach communities around the world.

Our magnificent marathon fundraisers explain why they chose to run for CAFOD

October 20, 2021

Over two weekends in October, eleven runners took on the London Marathon and the Royal Parks Half Marathon for CAFOD. Once they’d caught their breath, they kindly told us what inspired them to take part!

St Joseph’s Go Green and Give Challenge

October 5, 2021

The children at St Joseph’s School in Birtley have been supporting CAFOD’s Go Green and Give campaign to make our world better for everyone.

Mieke’s top tips for your Go Green challenge

September 21, 2021

CAFOD’s work is close to Mieke’s heart and so is going green. In 2017 she decided to embark on a ‘human-powered’ lifestyle for a whole 365 days – this meant using no trains or cars.

5 things you can do for Family Fast Day

September 13, 2021

Join us in your parish and with your family this Fast Day on Friday 1 October as we come together to protect our common home.

Could you run a half marathon for CAFOD?

September 8, 2021

Christine from our Fundraising team recently cheered on four runners in the London Landmarks Half Marathon – one of the first in-person challenge events to be held since 2019! Read all about the day and find out how you can join in the fun and be a fundraising champion.

Dr John Joyce runs for CAFOD

July 14, 2021

Dr John Joyce, who is running the London Landmarks Half Marathon for CAFOD in August 2021, tells us about his work in Afghanistan and Nepal and why he is supporting CAFOD.