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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

 CAFOD Southwark is looking for Volunteers either to help with our visiting of schools in the Archdiocese or with our campaigns and media work. If you are interested and would like to know more about these opportunities, please contact either … Continue reading

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PLEASE WILL YOU HELP THE ‘GET DOWN TO BUSINESS CAMPAIGN’?

Do you remember Amparo from Lent Fast Day who was enabled to set up a furniture making business by CAFOD’s partner? There are millions of people like Amparo who could be helped to work their way out of poverty  if … Continue reading

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A NATIONAL PRIZE FOR CATHOLIC PARISHES

The livesimply award is a  national prize for Catholic parishes putting their faith into action. Recognition for the ways your church makes a difference in its community – and the world. Inspired by the papal letter Populorum Progressio, livesimply challenges people … Continue reading

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MEET THE CAFOD SOUTHWARK OFFICE TEAM

Office Volunteers Sue, Richard, Pat, David & Gloria with Diocesan Manager Jim Simmons and Diocesan Officer Christine Bryant; and on the right Office Volunteers Kate (above), Bernard & Catherine.

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WANDSWORTH YOUTH ACT ON POVERTY

On the last weekend in September, young people in St Thomas a Becket Parish, Wandsworth were invited by Parish Priest Mgr Gerry Ewing to speak to parishioners about the Act on Poverty Campaign and Harvest Fast Day.  They gave a … Continue reading

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YOUNG PEOPLE – DID YOU GO TO SEE THE POPE ??

Do you feel inspired to get involved in some way ?? We hope that having attended one of the events during the Pope’s visit, you will be encouraged to take some action with CAFOD in the Diocese of Southwark. You … Continue reading

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EVELYN’S SPONSORED HIMALAYAS TREK FOR CAFOD

Evelyn Smythe, a parishioner at St. Stephen’s Church in Welling has so far raised £1,428 for CAFOD from sponsorship for a 73 mile mountain trek in Nepal during April. She tells her story below: “A piece of cake! I “did” … Continue reading

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ACT ON POVERTY CAMPAIGN LAUNCH WITH YOUNG PEOPLE IN WIMBLEDON

In April the year 7/8 youth group from Sacred Heart Parish, Wimbledon, got involved in the new Act on Poverty Campaign.  Just a few days after the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition was formed, Stephen Davies and Lucy Hurn from CAFOD’s Head … Continue reading

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CAFOD Southwark’s September Newsletter

Our latest Newsletter is now available to view and download by clicking the link below:  View or Download September Newsletter

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CAFOD Southwark April Newsletter

Our April 2010 Newsletter is available to view and download by clicking the link below:  Southwark Newsletter April 2010

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