Thurs 8th Nov The Family the State and the Common Good. Debate hosted by Together for the Common Good at St Mary’s Church, High Street Putney SW15 1SN, 18:45 – 21:00 GMT. Speakers include Professor Philip Booth, Cathy Corcoran OBE, Sr Al Aynsley Green former Commissoner for Children, Mark Mold, Director of Marriagecare. For tickets go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-family-the-state-and-the-common-good-tickets-50406663688

Sun 11th Nov Get together for Peace on Remembrance Day. Gather at 1.00pm Tavistock Square for an afternoon of live music, films, books and activities. For more information see www.paxchristi.org.uk/events

Sun 11th Nov ‘Who picked my tea’ campaign. 3-5pm, Westbourne Grove Church, Notting Hill, W11 2RW. Tickets: get your free tickets from: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/who-picked-my-tea-on-tour-london-tickets-49809528641 A Traidcraft event.

Sat 17th Nov National Justice and Peace Network Day the next Open gathering will take place at CAFOD, Romero House, 55 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7JB, 10.30am -1.30pm. ‘Re-envisioning Justice & Peace’ An open discussion on new ways of working.  Plus: opportunities to network and get updates from justice and peace activists and national agencies. For more information:  Contact Ann – Tel: 020 7901 4864    Email: admin@justice-and-peace.org.uk

Sat 17th Nov Solemn Evensong in Thanksgiving for the Canonisation of Archbishop Romero 3pm, Westminster Abbey. Address to be given by Cardinal Vincent Nichols

Sat 1st Dec CAFOD Retreat Countering Consumerism: Lessons from Gaudete et Exsultate- 10:00am ‐ 04:00pm To attend this retreat please register through Eventbrite

Tues 11th Dec Pax Christi Advent Service. Our popular Advent Peace Service will be held at St. Aloysius Church, Euston and followed by our alternative Christmas market. Don’t miss this wonderful start to the Christmas season. www.paxchristi.org.uk/events

18th-30th April 2019 Easter Pilgrimage to Kibeho, Rwanda. Kibeho is an important Marian Shrine in the heart of Africa, located in a place of stunning natural beauty. Sister Anna Marie will guide our pilgrimage, retreat and workshops. Cost around £ 700 all inclusive; departure from London Gatwick airport. Highlights: Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sorrows in Kibeho; Divine Mercy in Cana – Nyarushishi; Healing Mass in Ruhango etc. For more information and programme details, please email: g.carelli2011@gmail.com or come to Saint Charles Borromeo Church in ​Ogle Street W1, Fridays, between 5:00pm to 6:30 pm

Tues 20^th March Christian CND Embassies Walk. Join us as we visit the London embassies of key states to discuss the progress of the Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty.  Meet at 11am at Dick Sheppard Chapel, St Martin-in-the-Fields, London for a short service before the walk. We will have briefings and lunch in the cafe after 11.30am and the first embassy visits will be after 1pm. If you are planning on coming it’s a good idea to let us know 020 7700 4200, as some (but not all) embassies will require visitors’ names in advance.

Tues 20^th March Romero – Heartbeat of El Salvador. Romero – Heartbeat of El Salvador is a new play by RISE Theatre in association with The Archbishop Romero Trust, looking at the life and legacy of a man who chose to challenge those in power and stand up for social justice. Suitable for 11yrs+ at  St Ignatius Church, Stamford Hill, London on Tuesday 20 March 2018 Doors Open at 7:00PM. Ticket Price: £5.00 – £7.00* Book now https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/boxoffice/select/NDkNOhSKDBHn

Thurs 22^nd March Romero – Heartbeat of El Salvador at Northampton Cathedral, Northampton.  Doors Open at 7:00PM.  Ticket Price: £5.00 – £10.00* See above for information. Book now  https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/boxoffice/select/wSGAiHHNBYSx

Thurs 22nd March LGBT Catholics Westminster Building a Bridge Discussion & Reflection – the 2nd Building a Bridge gathering takes place in the Parish Hall, 114 Mount Street, Mayfair, London W1K 3AH on Thursday, 22 March. Light snacks and refreshments will be available from 18.30, starting the session at 19.00, and finishing at 20.30. This week’s theme is Different Gifts, Pg. 89, in Building A Bridge, James Martin SJ. Copies of the book are available at £10.00 (reduced from 15.99). All are welcome!

Fri 23^rd March Romero – Heartbeat of El Salvador at St Joseph’s Church, Redhill on Friday 23 March 2018. Doors Open at 7:00PM Ticket Price: £5.00 – £10.00*  See above for information. Book now: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/boxoffice/select/pElCQYFYWULA

Sat 24^th March Romero – Heartbeat of El Salvador at Parish Hall, St Benedicts, Ealing Abbey. See above for information. Doors open 7pm. Book now:  https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/boxoffice/select/OKGBuFnMISiS

Sat 24^th March Romero Feast Day Mass on the Anniversary of his assassination at 12.30pm, St George’s Cathedral, Southwark Main celebrant: Archbishop Peter Smith.

Tues 27^th March CAFOD Masterclasses.  10am – 3pm. Develop your potential. CAFOD Masterclasses offer 3 free short courses to young adults aged 18-30 who want to develop their skills in print or digital communications, campaigning or fundraising. Harnessing the expertise and specialisms within the organisation, our courses are led by leaders in their fields.  After a day of building your skills, you’ll be supported to put what you’ve learned into action in support of the world’s poorest people.  Sign up here:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cafod-masterclasses-tickets-42633800846?aff=eac2

Sunday 1^st April Christian CND Easter Sunday Vigil, speakers, tying of dove shapes and messages of peace to the fences, and more at Aldermaston 12noon. Interfaith vigil at 1.30pm. CND 60th Anniversary event with speeches, music and memories at AWE Aldermaston, where CND held its first ever demonstration. CND 020 7700 2393.

Mon 2- Wed 11^th April Justice and Peace Commission Pilgrimage to Europe

Fri 6^th April Indigenous Wisdom of the Feminine ENVIRONMENTAL PEACEBUILDING,PEACE & CONFLICT at St Ethelburgha’s, 6.30 – 9 pm. Free.  Pat McCabe will speak about a concept that was given to her spiritually, named “Archetypal Woundings of Humanity,” which will explore the ways in which the so-called witch hunts in Europe affected humanity at large, and how they connect to indigenous peoples.  Book at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-feminine-and-the-seeds-of-the-future-tickets-29216765131

Wed 11/Thurs 12^th April Christian CND  DSEI Arms Fair Trials. Come and support protesters on trial for blocking weapons deliveries to the DSEI arms fair. The trial begins at 10am each day. Stratford Magistrates Court, 389-397 High St, London E15 4SB. For more information contact Trident Ploughshares by phoning 0345 3488 363 or emailing tplegalsupportengland@tridentploughshares.org

Sun 15^th April Find your purpose: Stories of overcoming adversity to live a life of meaning 3 – 6 pm at St Ethelburgha’s. Do you long to make a difference? What can we learn from those who have successfully overcome adversity and forged a life of purpose? Come and listen to three extraordinary young adults who have chosen different paths to put spiritual values into action.  With Saif Ali, James Adams, Kara Moses and others. Scroll down for info. For more information contact Justine Huxley on 0207 496 1611 or justine.huxley@stethelburgas.org

Sat 21^st April West London J&P Network Spring meeting 10am -12pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary church, Botwell Lane, Hayes UB3 2AB. (Coffee/tea from 9.45) Contact Maggie Beirne maggiebeirne@googlemail.com

Tues 24th April “THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY: BUILDING A DIRECT ACTION MOVEMENT” with Roger Hallam of Rising Up. TIME: 6.00pm PLACE: London Catholic Worker, 49 Mattison Road, Haringay, London N4 1BG. “Roger Hallam has been researching what makes for effective direct action movements, as well as practicing it himself. His focus is on climate change, and he is looking to engage with Christians. Roger Hallam is also currently involved with the “Stop Killing Londoners” campaign on air pollution.

Fri 27^th April Christian CND From Trident to What? Defence, Jobs and Diversification. 7pm-9:30pm. Friends Meeting House, 56 St Helen’s St, Derby DE1 3HY. As part of Derby Peace Week, Derby CND hosts this debate on Trident and defence diversification. Speakers include Chris Williamson MP, Hilary Wainwright (Red Pepper) and Dave Webb (CND Chair). For more information contact 07557 271015 or email viv.carnea@gmail.com

Sat 28th April Understanding CAFOD. 10 am – 3 pm. An exciting day filled with workshops for long standing and new CAFOD supporters: Speakers Juan Carlos Gazol from our Central America office and Sister Clara from Zambia. Discuss how we can live out the message of Pope Francis, campaign for justice, Share the Journey with refugees, discovering CAFOD and spread the messages in schools and parishes. A great opportunity to meet other CAFOD supporters, pray together and learn new things. We will be having a shared lunch at 1pm so please bring food to share.

After lunch, if you still have some time we are inviting you to join us for a Share the Journey walk, in the Imperial War Museum gardens, in solidarity with refugees. From 2pm to 3pm.

Contacts Marine Harrington – mharrington@cafod.org.uk Telephone 0208 466 9901

Mobile 07710 094 446

Thurs Feb 22nd This Evil Thing a play by Michael Mears about conscientious objectors. 7pm at St Augustine’s Church, 49 Mattison Road, London N4 1BG, buses 29, 141, 341. Tubes Turnpike Lane or Manor House. Entrance free. Information at www.conscientiousobjectorsremembered.com hfwwpf@yahoo.com

Fri Feb 23rd Lent Fast Day This Lent we are working to combat malnutrition in Zimbabwe. Hunger can kill children, but CAFOD is providing seeds, fencing and farming training for families and communities so that everyone has enough to eat. CAFOD talk at masses in parish weekend before Lent Family Fast Day on 17 & 18 February, when the envelopes are normally distributed. CAFOD collection weekend after Family Fast day, 24 & 25 February, when the CAFOD envelopes are collected

Sat Feb 24th Safe Passage Training. Safe Passage is the organisation which has lobbied fairly successfully for more unaccompanied child asylum seekers to be admitted to the UK. They have enabled over 1100 to come in from across Europe and have recently held actions to highlight the iniquitous Calais situation. Westminster J&P is represented in this campaign. All are welcome to come. Sign up and get more information about the training here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/building-britains-welcome .

Mon Feb 26th-Sun Mar 11th FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT
At Justice and Peace we are asking: Could everyone hold a ‘Big Brew’ during the Fortnight, and send a picture in? Teaparties or coffee mornings across the diocese using Fairtrade goods, would be a great way to celebrate the diocese’s Fairtrade commitment. We will collate your pictures on our Facebook page for all to enjoy. And don’t forget to tweet your pictures with #westminsterbigbrew.
‘For hundreds of years we were taught to serve, to be workers. Now with Fairtrade we are entrepreneurs.’ Marcial Quintero, banana grower in Panama

Sun Jan 14th Peace Sunday 2018 The theme for Peace Sunday 2018 is Migrants and Refugees – seekers of peace. See Pax Christi website for resources: www.paxchristi.org.uk

Mon Jan 15th “Caste Aside” (a documentary about caste based discrimination) at 7:00 PM at St Anselm’s Parish Hall (The Green, Southall UB2 4BE). There will be a panel/Q & A session after the screening. Further details are available in the links below http://stanselmchurchsouthall.com/cnacd/

https://www.casteaside.com/

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/screening-of-caste-aside-documentary-tickets-40990218848

Sat Jan 20th CAFOD Parish volunteers. The meeting will take place on 10am – 12.30pm at St Mary Moorfields, Parish Centre, in the basement, 4-5 Eldon Street, London, EC2M 7LS (near Liverpool Street Station).

• a talk by CAFOD’s Gemma Salter, who will give a first-hand account of our work in Zimbabwe.
• This Lent we will be focusing on CAFOD’s work tackling child malnutrition in Zimbabwe.
• During the meeting we will also give you a preview of our new 2018 Campaign called “Share the Journey”. · Please e-mail westminster@cafod.org.uk to book a place or phone us for further details 0208 4496970

Mon Jan 22nd Justice, Peace and Laudato Si’! talk by Ellen Teague, of Columban team for Justice, Peace and Care for Creation 7pm at Newman House, 111 Gower Street, WC1E 6AR All welcome

Tues Jan 23rd Humanising the Economy, a talk by Sr Cécile Renouard RA, 7pm at Newman House, 111 Gower Street, WC1E 6AR

Thurs Jan 25th CARJ (Catholic Association for Racial Justice) Urban Network meeting, Newman House, 111 Gower Street, WC1E 6AR Please contact Richard Zipfel: richard@zipfel.uk.com for further information or to notify attendance.

Sun Jan 28th Racial Justice Sunday

Thurs Feb 22nd This Evil Thing a play by Michael Mears about conscientious objectors. 7pm at St Augustine’s Church, 49 Mattison Road, London N4 1BG, buses 29, 141, 341. Tubes Turnpike Lane or Manor House. Entrance free. Information at www.conscientiousobjectorsremembered.com hfwwpf@yahoo.com

NB Lent CAFOD talk at masses in parish weekend before, Lent Family Fast Day on 17 & 18 February, when the envelopes are normally distributed. CAFOD collection weekend after Family Fast day, 24 & 25 February, when the CAFOD envelopes are collected