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Theme: Preparing our Parishes for Social Action

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Information about this year's Justice and Peace Assembly
www.birminghamjandp.org.uk/annual-assem...

Archdiocese of Birmingham Justice and Peace Commission Venue: The Grimshaw Room at St Chad's in Birmingham Saturday 18th October 2025 Theme: Preparing our Parishes for Social Action – responding t...

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Theme: Preparing our Parishes for Social Action

jandpeace.bsky.social @jandpeace.bsky.social · 23d

Please follow link to book onto this year's Justice and Peace Assembly
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Archdiocese of Birmingham Justice and Peace Commission Venue: The Grimshaw Room at St Chad's in Birmingham Saturday 18th October 2025 Theme: Preparing our Parishes for Social Action – responding t...

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jandpeace.bsky.social @jandpeace.bsky.social · Sep 1

www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53149

International online prayer service to begin Season of Creation | ICN

As September begins, the Ecumenical family around the world starts to celebrate the 2025 'Season of Creation', with hearts filled with hope, faith, and determination to work together to protect God's...

Latest News This is a new page - it will include links to news items that you have sent in. It will be slightly different to the News and Events page and will replace the monthly mini newsletter. ...

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HOPE Coventry @hopecoventry.org.uk · Aug 27

Do you have Publisher, care about #Coventry & have a few hours in the next fortnight?
Good Neighbours Coventry want to update Activity Guides to signpost local older people to groups. If you have an eye for detail & can write / use a computer competently, contact [email protected]

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jandpeace.bsky.social @jandpeace.bsky.social · Aug 29

Link to articles you may find interesting and useful www.birminghamjandp.org.uk/latest-news....

Latest News

www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53106

jandpeace.bsky.social @jandpeace.bsky.social · Aug 26

Ten common statements you may hear about Asylum Seekers - and how to respond with facts | ICN

Here are 10 common misconceptions about asylum seekers and refugees. These claims are frequently repeated, but they don't stand up to the facts. Below, we set the record straight with accurate informa...

www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53102

jandpeace.bsky.social @jandpeace.bsky.social · Aug 25

London: Fast for Gaza | ICN

Aid agencies report that over 100,000 children under two are being starved in Gaza - no formula, no aid, no mercy. 40,000 infants could die within days. Israel's blockade is killing Gaza's youngest.

www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53102

jandpeace.bsky.social @jandpeace.bsky.social · Aug 25

London: Fast for Gaza | ICN

Aid agencies report that over 100,000 children under two are being starved in Gaza - no formula, no aid, no mercy. 40,000 infants could die within days. Israel's blockade is killing Gaza's youngest.

www.indcatholicnews.com/news/52992

jandpeace.bsky.social @jandpeace.bsky.social · Aug 8

National March for Palestine - 9 August 2025 | ICN

'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink?'The people of Gaza are being starved, without mercy and without relief. Many thousands, mostly women and chi...

act.one.org/petition/pet...

jandpeace.bsky.social @jandpeace.bsky.social · Aug 4

Keir Starmer: Protect lives. Finish the fight against deadly diseases.

This will take you less than 30 seconds!

act.one.org

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CAFOD @cafod.bsky.social · Jul 30

Pope Leo XIV expressed his closeness to Catholics in the Democratic Republic of Congo after the attack on a church in Komanda.

The local episcopal conference (CENCO) has demanded justice and for the root causes behind persistent insecurity in eastern DRC to be addressed.

A photo of Pope Leo XIV looking down with hands clasped.

"May the blood of these martyrs become a seed of peace, reconciliation, fraternity, and love for the Congolese people."

www.birminghamjandp.org.uk/diary.html

jandpeace.bsky.social @jandpeace.bsky.social · Jul 30

Calendar

Birmingham Justice and Peace Events Calendar

www.birminghamjandp.org.uk/latest-news....

jandpeace.bsky.social @jandpeace.bsky.social · Jul 22

Latest News

Latest News This is a new page - it will include links to news items that you have sent in. It will be slightly different to the News and Events page and will replace the monthly mini newsletter. ...

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jandpeace.bsky.social @jandpeace.bsky.social · Jul 15

Harmony Summit: Inside King Charles's fiery gathering that shone a light on his beliefs

The King's philosophy of harmony with nature was on display at the Highgrove summit.

www.bbc.co.uk

jandpeace.bsky.social @jandpeace.bsky.social · Jul 15

Our speakers at this year's Justice and Peace Assembly on Saturday 18th October are: -
Paul Northam - Diocesan Co-ordinator for the Jubilee Year 2025 "Pilgrims of Hope"
Emily Pugh - Caritas development lead

www.indcatholicnews.com/news/52772

jandpeace.bsky.social @jandpeace.bsky.social · Jul 9

Last Christian town in West Bank attacked by Israelis, church leaders appeal to world for help | ICN

A 5th century church and an ancient Christian cemetery were badly vandalised by Israeli 'settlers' in the last Christian town in the ...

www.indcatholicnews.com/news/52769

jandpeace.bsky.social @jandpeace.bsky.social · Jul 8

NW NJPN Justice and Peace E Bulletin July 2025 | ICN

In the July issue of the NW NJPN E Bulletin we pay tribute to Ann Gill, former Fieldworker for Shrewsbury Diocese Justice and Peace Commission and dedicated peace campaigner. Ann's requiem Mass was o...

www.indcatholicnews.com/news/52696

jandpeace.bsky.social @jandpeace.bsky.social · Jun 30

Internet blackout appeal for Gaza | ICN

Dr Ezzideen, a medical doctor in Gaza (who posts on X ) has asked that beginning this weekend we share this call to action - A 30 minute silence for Gaza each day for one week. It's the ultimate inter...

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The Catenians UK @thecateniansuk.bsky.social · Jun 26

We are a partner and sponsor of this great event coming up in July. Book your tickets to attend at www.webelievefestival.com/tickets

#Catenians #WeBelieve #CatholicFaith #CatholicYoungAdults #YoungCatholicAdults

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · Jun 26

Has your church contributed to the National Churches Trust
survey yet? 🚨 It's been extended to 13 July

cte.org.uk/national-chu...

Make sure you don't lose 'your voice'

The survey is open to all denominations and traditions.

#ChurchesTogether

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · Jun 28

"It was a spirit-breathed, beautiful thing to see such a broad spectrum of believers, from Catholics to Pentecostals, all in one church building."

cte.org.uk/worship-t...

#ChurchesTogether in #Redditch held a unity service for the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea

#Nicaea2025

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jandpeace.bsky.social @jandpeace.bsky.social · Jun 28

Fr Moses from St Elizabeth's Coventry celebrating his 25th Ordination Anniversary