February 10, 2023
The Big Lent Walk is well under way and CAFOD’s Democratic Republic of Congo team has been visiting communities, walking and cleaning as part of their efforts. Merveille, a volunteer at CAFOD DRC, and Cesaire, Programme Assistant at CAFOD DRC, share why they are passionate about this initiative and why they are leading the DRC team in the BLW challenge this year. Will you support them?
Continue reading “The Big Lent Walk in the DRC”January 27, 2023
Sylvester is walking for CAFOD this year as part of the Big Lent Walk. He tells us why he loves walking and why he’s taking on the challenge this year. Will you join him?
Continue reading “Sylvester’s Big Lent Walk”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!”January 4, 2023
Following the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Caroline Stanton from our Theology team reflects on the significance of his teachings on justice and peace.
Continue reading “Reflections of Pope Benedict XVI’s teachings on social justice”December 31, 2022
As 2022 drew to a close, we heard the sad news of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. As we look to the year ahead, Caroline Stanton, of CAFOD’s Theology team, reflects on New Year’s resolutions and three ways of deepening prayer in 2023.
Continue reading “Timeless inspiration for the new year”December 14, 2022
Christmas is a time for giving back and for remembering those who are struggling with poverty this winter. This Christmas, give the gift of hope with some of our World Gifts. Support one of our Christmas events in person or online or, even better, plan your own! There’s no end to the number of ways that you can make a difference this Christmas.
Continue reading “Give the gift of hope this Advent”December 7, 2022
A church in east London is home to a kitchen garden that has raised thousands of pounds for CAFOD. Parishioner Lance Lawlor Smith writes about how this garden has made him feel connected to the people across the world.
Continue reading “Grow local, think global”December 7, 2022
Catherine Gorman from our Theology team reflects on Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem and how it is mirrored by the journeys that many people still face today.
Continue reading “A journey towards Christmas”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”November 3, 2022
As Advent approaches, Catherine from our Theology team shares some ways to help you mark this season of waiting, hope and expectation.
Continue reading “Getting ready for Advent”
