Category: Events
People Not Walls Virtual Rally on World Refugee Day 20th June 2020
People Not Walls is the Anglo-French initiative which brings together organisations on both sides of the Channel for migrant rights. This event focuses on the plight of unaccompanied minors experiencing human rights abuses near the French coast and embarking upon perilous Channel crossing attempts in small boats. The Rally will end with a switch to the live Memorial Service at Dover. Free registration in advance.
Registration: Keep Children From Danger Online Rally
Livestream: Dover 20th Anniversary Memorial Service for 58 Chinese Migrants
E-Bulletin June 2020
Barbara Kentish, Westminster Justice & Peace lead on Refugees and Migrants, writes: ‘And the lark said in her song, “often, often, often, goes the Christ in the stranger’s guise.”’ In Refugee Week we celebrate and welcome the stranger.
Download the E-Bulletin for more details on events for Refugee Week and other activities
Laudato Si’ Prayer – Sunday 24th May 2020, 12 noon
We have been marking Laudato Si’ Week all this week (16-24 May) and the events will culminate in a chain of prayer around the world this coming Sunday at 12noon local time wherever you are. Do download the prayer card and join in or follow along with this beautiful British Sign Language video.
Everyone is invited to say the Laudato Si’ Week prayer together on Sunday 24th May 2020 at 12noon local time wherever you are.
You are warmly welcome also to use it at your online Masses and other prayer services throughout the day. It is always 12 noon somewhere in the world!
For more on Laudato Si’ Week visit the Justice & Peace website
Living Laudato Si’ Evening Monday 18th May 2020 7.30-8.30pm, Zoom
Pope Frances has called all people of good will into an urgent conversation on the care of our common home, the Earth. Laudato Si’ Week 2020 (16-24 May) marks the 5th anniversary of his papal encyclical Laudato Si’ in 2015.
The need to hear the cry of the planet and the cry of the poor has never been more urgent.
This evening event in Laudato Si’ Week will be our inaugural Zoom meeting for Justice & Peace and CAFOD supporters in the Diocese! The event will include presentations, discussion and an update on the Parish Live Simply Award, as we aim to deepen our commitment to living the message of Laudato Si’.
Hosted by Colette Joyce from the Westminster Justice & Peace Commission and Tony Sheen from CAFOD Westminster.
The focus will be on the Diocese of Westminster in the UK, but we are happy to welcome participants from anywhere in the world!
Please register your details with Eventbrite and we will send you the link for Zoom nearer the event date.
E-Bulletin May 2020
Colette Joyce, Westminster Justice and Peace Commission Co-ordinator, writes:
“Dear Friends, I wish you all peace and courage in these extraordinary days. As we start to think about what life might be like when the current restrictions are lifted, let us look forward with hope to a ‘new normal’ and dedicate our time and energy to taking positive steps to build the world we want to see.”
CAFOD Mass 29 April, 6pm, Online
Join our friends at CAFOD for an online celebration of Mass on Wednesday 29 April at 6pm. Bringing together prayers from and for CAFOD projects and supporters around the world.
Register now https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2563118141061159180
Migrants Mass Online Saturday 2nd May 10.30am
Update – The Migrants Mass on Saturday will now be streamed on YouTube as well as Instagram by Brentwood Catholic Youth Service. Get ready to tune in! Everyone welcome, whether you have a migrant background or not.
Direct Link: Migrants Mass on YouTube
Direct Link: Migrants Mass on Instagram
Migrants Mass moves online!
Each year, near to the Feast of St Joseph the Worker, the migrant communities of Brentwood, Southwark and Westminster Dioceses gather for a Mass that is full of song, vibrant energy and great joy.
The Mass should have taken place in Forest Gate this year, but as we cannot gather, we will celebrate by Livestream Mass at 10.30am on Saturday 2nd May.
The Mass will be streamed live on the Instagram by the Brentwood Youth Service. Follow these steps to join in:
Radio 4 Sunday Worship 8.10am Palm Sunday
The Chair of the Westminster Justice & Peace Commission, Fr Dominic Robinson SJ, is leading worship on BBC Radio 4 on Sunday 5th April 2020 at 8.10am.
On Palm Sunday Fr Dominic Robinson SJ and Dr Theodora Hawksley reflect on the way Jesus accompanies Christians spiritually when facing times of trial, suffering and bereavement.
Diocese of Westminster Justice and Peace Commission 