Marcus and the Big Half
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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July 4, 2024
In this Year of Prayer, Sophia White from our Major Gifts and Philanthropy team gives us her tips for how to open ourselves to contemplation.
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May 21, 2024
As summer approaches, and with the promise of warmer weather on the horizon, there are plenty of opportunities to get outside and get together with friends and family. This year, we’re treated to a summer of sport, with the Euro’s, Copa America, Tour de France, Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics and Paralympics taking place between June and September. With a particularly sporty summer ahead, why not make the most of this and organise a Summer of Hope fundraiser for CAFOD!
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May 16, 2024
You may have seen the BBC Two programme ‘Pilgrimage’ in which celebrities of different beliefs and backgrounds take time out for a spiritual adventure with the opportunity to rediscover their own faith or learn about others.
For Christians, pilgrimage can be a fascinating opportunity to grow in faith and re-ignite your prayer life through a shared experience with others who share your faith and values.
Check out our five reasons to be inspired to pilgrimage with CAFOD this summer.
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