March 18, 2022
Hear from some of the people around the world who are joining in CAFOD’s Walk Against Hunger challenge and find out why they’re taking part this Lent.
Continue reading “Walk Against Hunger around the world”March 1, 2022
As Lent begins, Joy Wanless, a CAFOD volunteer from Salford Diocese, reflects on her memories of Lent in years gone by, as well as her hopes for this special season in 2022.
Continue reading “Memories of Lent and what the season means to me”February 21, 2022
On Mother Language Day we celebrate cultural and linguistic diversity around the world. Lucy Jardine, Communications Officer, shares her thoughts on the importance of preserving native languages and how learning languages enables deep encounters.
Continue reading “A language of encounter”February 10, 2022
Hi! I’m Bronagh from Leeds and I’m lacing up my boots this Lent to Walk Against Hunger. Here’s why this challenge means so much to me and my family and why I’d love you to get involved too!
Continue reading “Stepping up to the Walk Against Hunger Challenge this Lent!”February 1, 2022
Walk Against Hunger is the new Lent walking challenge from CAFOD. Christine Allen, CAFOD’s Director, tells us why she is getting involved and why the issue of hunger is so important to CAFOD and its history.
Continue reading “Why Christine is walking against hunger this Lent”January 20, 2022
CAFOD’S Jenny Hayward-Jones reflects on what has sustained her hope during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Continue reading “The power of contemplation”January 12, 2022
CAFOD’s Christmas Fun Run took place on Monday 27 December in Liverpool and Bollington, and ‘virtually’ across the country. CAFOD’s Neil Roper, who took part, tells us all about it.
Continue reading “Thank you for joining CAFOD’s Christmas Fun Run”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”December 17, 2021
The CAFOD group at St George’s parish in Norwich, Norfolk, has been standing in solidarity with communities overseas for years. The parish group holds events every month of the year, including fundraising events such as marmalade sales, parish lunches and Christmas lucky dips. This Advent they also sold two nativity sets, which they made out of fabric.
Continue reading “Sewing for solidarity and peace”December 16, 2021
Around the world, different communities have completely unique Christmas traditions, writes CAFOD’s Becky Such. Combining Jesus’ birthday story with the quirks of local culture has created some brilliant, different and fun ways to celebrate Christmas. Here are just a few examples…
Continue reading “Christmas traditions around the world”
