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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/

A great article well worth reading, highlighting our work and the work of sister charities.

https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/48064

Catholic charities World Day for Migrants and Refugees PO’D 22 Sept 2023

We would like to say a massive  thank you to everyone involved at Our Lady and St Edward’s Catholic Primary School for singing Christmas Carols to raise money for our Caritas at Christmas Appeal.  We have loved watching your video and listening to your wonderful singing. Year 5 pupils performed Makaton signing during their Carol.

You should be very proud.

 

If you wish to watch the video’s please visit the school’s facebook page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During the summer a group of children from the SENsitive group decorated their bug boxes.

They displayed them at the blessing of the beautiful mosaic at St Aidan’s garden.

 

 

A group of people gathered at the blessing of the mosaic.

 

A big thank you to everyone who took part and to the people who came to support us at the unveiling of the colourful bug boxes and the blessing of the mosaic.

 

How great thou Art!

 

During the Summer members of the Mend Minds and SENsitive Groups, along with food bank volunteers, created a colourful mosaic mural for the nature garden at St Aidan’s Centre. The aim of the project was to use art to bring people together after the pandemic, as well as to provide a stunning focal point in the nature garden.

  Antony, one of the Mend Mind’s leaders said, “At first, I wasn’t sure if I was going to enjoy doing it, but surprisingly found that I did! It was so relaxing to do.”

Amy a member of the SENsitive group said, “It was great to work with other groups and to see how the mural came together. At the beginning I never dreamt it would turn out this good.”

Claire one of the foodbank volunteers said, “It was good to get to know other people and I think the mural looks magnificent in the garden.”

 

 

 

 

Thank you to all those involved, particularly to Patricia and Rosie from the Dynamic Engagement Project for their support and expertise in this field as well as buzz for helping to fund the project.

A Big Thank you to St Mary’s Catholic Primary and Nursery school, Nantwich

for raising funds for our Good Shepherd Appeal.

Your support will make a difference to a child in our Diocese.

 

A big thank you to

St James’ Catholic High School for supporting our Good Shepherd Appeal.

 

It will make a difference to family in our Diocese.

 

Thank you