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              Sharing in the mission of the Catholic Church, committed to tackling the causes of poverty, promoting justice, and restoring dignity.
              
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              Joined October 2011
            
            
           What a great group we have been blessed with as we start our third cohort of Aspiring Leaders! 
           A great joy to be with the third cohort of the @CSANonline aspiring leaders programme @RFSKLondon this week, inspired by the wonderful Maria Nyman @CaritasEuropa Christine Allen @CAFOD and Julian Filichowski @RomeroTrust @CaritasSalford @SVPEnglandWales @StellaMarisOrg
            
            
                
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             📣📣 NEW CSAN REPORT LAUNCH: 'Counting the Cost'. We explore how families in Catholic parishes across England and Wales are being affected by the cost-of-living crisis, and assess how effectively parishes are responding to these challenges.  https://t.co/IFNp3tmK3u 
          
          
                
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             📣 On the 60th anniversary of the Declaration #NostraAetate, that marked an epoch-making turning point in interreligious #dialogue, the Church renews this commitment to preserve memory, condemn all forms of hatred or prejudice, and build bridges of respect, truth, and charity. 
          
                
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             Grateful that @LilleyElisabeth and I joined MPs, peers & colleagues at a @CatholicChurch roundtable on #ChildPoverty, chaired by Baroness Ritchie, sharing @CaritasSalford experiences from Greater Manchester & Lancashire on the 2-child limit and benefit cap. 
          
                
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             Good visit to Parliament today to press home the case for scrapping the unjust two-child benefit cap, with powerful testimony from @CaritasDio @CaritasSalford @SVPEnglandWales @WaughMairead @CathEdService @catholicEW @CSANonline
          
          
                
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             On hearing of his appointment, Bishop Hudson, Bishop-elect of Plymouth said: “I am deeply grateful to Pope Leo XIV for appointing me; and I do not take lightly the trust he has placed in me. I am aware how long the clergy, religious and laity of Plymouth Diocese have waited 
          
                
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             Last month we were delighted to celebrate the Jubilee of Social Justice at @LiverpoolMet alongside Catholic charities and supporters working for justice in the world. Involving the celebration of Holy Mass, talks and community building, watch this video to get a flavour of the 
          
                
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             Prison chaplains play a pivotal role in the prison service. They provide a spiritual and pastoral lifeline for prisoners, often seen as being outside the prison establishment, which allows them to build trust and relationships. #RememberMe #PrisonsWeek
          
          
                
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             "A culture still persists — sometimes well disguised — that discards others without even realizing it and tolerates with indifference that millions of people die of hunger or survive in conditions unfit for human beings." Get your copy of Pope Leo XIV's first-ever papal 
          
                
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             On #WorldHomelessDay let's remind ourselves that homelessness is not a choice. No one chooses to sleep on the streets. Homelessness happens when systems fail. 
          
                
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             Today, Pope Leo has promulgated his first message to the faithful in a magisterial document: 'Dilexi Te'. It is an apostolic exhortation on the heart of the Gospel: the love of the poor. 
          
                
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             🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨 Director of Police & Justice Partnerships Join us in the fight against #ModernSlavery. At Medaille Trust, we support 600+ survivors & children each year. This senior role leads justice partnerships, safeguarding & national law enforcement work. 
          
                
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             Happy Monday, X! We are delighted to start this week as a new team. Fiona has joined us as our Senior Migration Officer and Nancy, who was previously our summer intern, is becoming our Project Assistant. We are looking forward to this new chapter! 🎉 @friel_raymond
          
          
                
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             Monday marks the 175th anniversary of the restoration of the Catholic Hierarchy and the establishment of our Diocese. Fr Nicholas Schofield reflects on its transformations, defining events, and the remarkable people who have lived, served, and shaped its history. 🧵 1/10 
          
                
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             On Saturday, our chaplain Chris and new volunteer Maria attended an event to celebrate the Jubilee of Social Justice at @LiverpoolMet. They met visitors, raised awareness about seafarers’ lives, and even taught people how to make rosaries at the Stella Maris stall. #seafarers
          
          
                
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             Join us on Monday 29 September at the launch of the new resource, 'Love the Stranger: A Catholic Response to Migrants and Refugees for Young People'. This will be a great way to discuss this issues with young people, aged 14+. Registration link:  https://t.co/5XUFWv7UlO 
          
          
                
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             We had a great time at the #JubileeOfSocialJustice event at @LiverpoolMet in @lpoolcatholic Thank you @CSANonline for organising & to everybody who visited us to hear about #volunteering, to place a pin on our #prayer map or to get a selfie with Pope Leo! 💚 #DoJustice
          
          
                
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             🌍 Join our webinar on workers' dignity in the 21st century! Discover Catholic Social Teaching, labor challenges, and AI's role! Don't miss it! 🤝💼  https://t.co/t3ROW2faoJ 
            #DignityOfWork #CST #AI 🌟
          
          
                
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             Tomorrow is our big celebration! Join us in Liverpool. We can't wait to welcome you! #DoJustice
          
          
                
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