Caritas Shrewsbury are grateful for the below update from the Bishops’ Conference. If you would like to support work in the diocese to help and speak up for sanctuary seekers please contact them – info@caritasshrewsbury.org.uk / 0151 652 1281

Bishop welcomes Supreme Court’s “unlawful” ruling on Rwanda asylum plan
Bishop Paul McAleenan, Lead Bishop for Migrants and Refugees for the Bishops’ Conference, has welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling that the government’s plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful:
“I am greatly relieved that the proposal to send those seeking asylum to Rwanda has been ruled unlawful. This was a policy that ignored the innate human dignity of those seeking sanctuary.
“Whilst today’s Supreme Court ruling is to be welcomed, we will continue to advocate for an immigration system that places the human person at its centre. Refugees are human beings made in the image and likeness of God, not a political problem to be solved.
“It is important to recognise the wonderful work of Catholic charities and civil society organisations that do so much to help migrants and refugees when they come to the UK.
“We will continue to pray for those who are on the move, as well as for the government that it will respect this ruling and respond to the needs of migrants and asylum seekers in a way that fully upholds their human dignity.”

Source: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/bishop-welcomes-supreme-courts-unlawful-ruling-on-rwanda-asylum-plan/

We have launched our annual Lent appeal to the schools of the Diocese.

Please visit our Home page/ Get Involved / Good Shepherd Collection for some fundraising ideas.

The money raised will help support children and families in need within the Diocese.

With your help we can make a difference.

A Big thank to All Churches Trust for supporting our Refugee Well Project.

The Well Project will provide a range of information, advice support services and activities to Afghan refugees housed in a hotel near Manchester Airport.  The support and resources will help them get back on their feet as they look to integrate into the wider community.

Together we make a difference.

Thank you

We want to send such a big thank you to all the children and adults in parishes and schools across the diocese for their incredibly generous response to the Caritas at Christmas appeal.

Your donations of gifts, food and funding will make a big difference to so many people who are struggling at this challenging time. It’s so inspiring to see your love in action living out Catholic Social Teaching.

Please stay in touch so that together we can support those in the most vulnerable situations all through the year.

God bless you!

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With the launch of our Caritas at Christmas Campaign this year, we are reminded of all the people and organisations who have supported us in the past. If you can, please donate to our campaign this year by scanning to QR Code…The smallest contribution can make a big difference.