May 12, 2025
Now that Easter has been and gone and we’ve had time to reflect on the season of Lent, we want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to every single person who laced up their shoes and joined us for this year’s Big Lent Walk.
Continue reading “Thank you for walking with us – The Big Lent Walk 2025 “January 24, 2025
Running and fundraising for the London Marathon is a monumental challenge, but Andy and Matt, two dedicated CAFOD supporters, decided to take their fundraising to a whole new level—and make it all about fun. With their sights set on the marathon, the pair hosted a lively fundraising evening that was packed with activities for the whole community.
Continue reading “Andy and Matt bring fun to fundraising for the London Marathon”December 9, 2024
On Sunday 24 November, 14 intrepid souls stepped out onto the track at the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit to run for CAFOD, despite the very real presence of Storm Bert!
Continue reading “Silverstone in the rain!”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”January 13, 2023
CAFOD’s Christmas Fun Run 2022 took place on Tuesday 27th December. Thank you to everyone who took part in Liverpool, Bollington and virtually across the country!
Continue reading “Thank you for joining CAFOD’s Christmas Fun Run 2022!”November 29, 2022
In early November, 50 women gathered in the London Jesuit Centre on a cold and rainy evening for the ‘Leaders of the future: Catholic women in public life’ event, which was co-organised by CAFOD and the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales.
Continue reading “Leaders of the future: Catholic women in public life”January 1, 2022
As we enter 2022, CAFOD Director Christine Allen celebrates the start of CAFOD’s 60th year as we continue our work together in solidarity and prayer for a brighter future.
Continue reading “We will continue to build a future where all people can flourish”January 5, 2021
As we all adapt to the new lockdown rules, Hannah Patterson from our Fundraising department shares the ways she and her family are coping, and some ideas to keep hopeful in the coming weeks.
Continue reading “Staying hopeful in the new lockdown”December 18, 2020
CAFOD’s Director, Christine Allen, looks back on a year that has challenged us all. Thanks to the overwhelming and humbling support shown by the Catholic community, remarkable achievements have been made in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
Continue reading “2020: A year of challenge and hope”April 28, 2020
It can sometimes be difficult to feel like we are connecting with the outside world – our common home – while we are literally locked down in our houses. Elouise Hobbs, CAFOD’s Regional News Officer, shares some tips on how to connect to our common home while in isolation.
Continue reading “How to appreciate our common home during lockdown”
