Navigation
User login
RSS
Life
St Marie's Justice & Peace Network: CAFOD
Following a recent survey on J & P activities, the information has been collated and meetings arranged for those who have declared an interest in the various areas of possible activity. The first four areas or interest groups are CAFOD, LIFE, Asylum Seeker Support and the Soup Run and meetings have been arranged about each group and how to become involved. Even if you were not present to declare your interest at the start of the process you will be most welcome to attend any of the meetings.
Tuesday 29th April CAFOD Facilitator: Jo Grant of CAFOD
Human Fertilization and Embryology Bill
Cardinal Cormac Murphy O’Connor’s message last week brought the moral issues raise by the Human Fertilization and Embryology bill to our attention. You will find some postcards at the back of the Cathedral which are already set out for you to complete with your name and address and the name of your MP. Please do take one with you and vote against the issues Cardinal O’Connor has made us all aware of. “Now is the time to draw the line”
The content of the bill can be found at http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2007-08/humanfertilisationandembryol...
Abortion law facing new challenge
Article from the BBC: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7044066.stm
ABORTION IS "DEEP WOUND," SAYS POPE
Calls It the "Opposite" of a Human Right
VIENNA, Austria, SEPT. 7, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Abortion is not only a "deep wound" in society, it is also the antithesis of a human right, says Benedict XVI.
The Pope delivered this message today to the members of government and diplomatic corps in Austria, during an address in the reception hall of Vienna's Hofburg Palace, the seat of the Austrian presidency.
Upcoming events
- May Day Trek 2008(Event)(Now)
- Pilgrimage to Mount Grace Priory & Lady Chapel(Event)(5 days)
- Aid to the Church in Need: Day of Prayer for China(Event)(5 days)
- A Welcoming for Catholics from Overseas(Event)(5 days)
- Sharing Your Faith(Event)(5 days)
- Lourdes 150th Celebration (Event)(6 days)
- St Vincent’s Furniture Store Fundraiser(Event)(24 days)
