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Enough Food IF
  Reporting from Westminster Deacon David Arblaster, writes:

Judging from their reaction I don't think the policemen on duty at the House of Commons had ever seem such an army of Priests, Nuns, Monks and Friars descend on Westminster, not to mention at least this one Deacon.  After a rousing opening Liturgy led amongst others by Timothy Radcliffe, the  300 strong 'Pilgrimage of Grace' arrived in Westminster Hall to be greeted by Alan Duncan Minister of State for International Development.  Alan assured us that the Government is going to stick to its 0.7% of GDP for Aid commitment and wants to make progress on Nutrition, but needs people like us to keep up the pressure.   Ed Milliband and the shadow minister for International Development had a similar message and were particularly complementary about CAFOD 's work. More >>


May 7th,2013- Sponsored walk in Cliffe Castle by The Holy Family School and St Anne's School

  The Holy Family and St Anne's Schools normally make use of the cross-country course in Cliffe Castle for their annual sponsored fun run in support of their partners Catholic Care.

 

However, in weather described as "character forming" the students used the metalled more >>


May 7th,2013- St. Mary's Talents Showcased for Charity

  GCSE and A Level Music students from St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, recently raised £100 for Classic FM's Music Therapy charity at their recent showcase event.  The concert showcased the performing talents of Year 11-13 students from St. Mary's as part of more >>


May 1st,2013- Local Councillors support St. Mary's, Menston over proposed Transport Changes

Councillor Pat Latty and Councillor Andrew Carter this week visited St. Mary's Catholic High School, Menston to discuss Leeds City Council's proposed changes to transport arrangements for faith schools. 

 

Leeds City Council plans to stop paying for transport for 2600 more >>


May 1st,2013- Sylvia Wright Trust Assemblies at St. Mary's Menston

  Students from St. Mary's Catholic High School, Menston this week attended assemblies with a very special guest speaker.  Sylvia Wright, who originated from Leeds, spoke to students about her work in India.

 

Sylvia, having sold all her worldly possessions, went to work in more >>


April 30th,2013- WEST YORKSHIRE CHURCH LEADERS PRESS GOVERNMENT ON TAX JUSTICE

  A group of senior Church Leaders from West Yorkshire has met with a member of the Cabinet and pressed the Government to take action on aggressive tax avoidance.

The churches are in the forefront of emergency welfare provision for people who are destitute because of unemployment and cuts; more >>


April 23rd,2013- Competition raises Fair Trade awareness and money for Africa

 

Students at St. Mary's Catholic High School have recently participated in a ‘Keepy Uppy' football skills competition to raise awareness of Fair Trade and to raise money for the school's work in South Africa; the Bambisanani Partnership. 

 

In ‘Keepy more >>

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