COP 31

COP31 will begin next month (November) in Türkiye while Australia oversees negotiations.

Out of commitment to care for our common home, we and other Catholic organisations join to raise our voices.

More about COP and why it matters to our faith

https://cafod.org.uk/news/campaigning-news/why-cop31-matters-to-our-faith?

OPENING PRAYER SERVICE FOR THE SEASON OF CREATION

If you missed the Opening prayer service for the season of creation you can watch it below

FAITH LEADERS INVITE YOU TO THE 2026 SEASON OF CREATION

 LIVESIMPLY GROUP - REMEMBERING FR JIM

Fr Jim Casey was the patron of the Bishop Eton & St Mary's LiveSimply initiative, and they have asked us to pass on their thanks: The LiveSimply group would like to record our thanksgiving for the life, and sadness at the death, of Fr James Casey CSsR. Rest in Peace Father Jim.

LIVE SIMPLY TOGETHER

"The Live Simply teams at St John Vianney, St Mary's and Bishop Eton have come together as Live Simply Together.

SEASON OF CREATION 2025

To learn more about the season of creation, watch the Faith leaders video below

To read Pope  Francis' Encyclical Laudate Si click here  (The link provides analysis, and information on the follow up Encyclical Laudate Deum.

In his message for the Tenth World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, Pope Leo stresses that environmental justice – implicitly proclaimed by the prophets – can no longer be regarded as an abstract concept or a distant goal.

You can read his message at Pope Leo's message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation 2025 - Catholic Bishops' Conference

The Bishop's Conference of England and Wales has produced some resources for the season of creation - see below

• Background to the season of creation
• Prayer for the care of creation
• Message from Bishop John Arnold - lead Bishop for the Environment
• Mass for the Care of Creation 
• Information on guardians of creation

The prayer service for creation day can be watched below

You may also be interested in the Care of Creation Rosary and Novena to St Francis of Assisi

 LIVESIMPLY PLAQUE

Our LiveSimply plaque is now on display in the Church 

The plaque acknowledges that St Mary's has achieved the LiveSimply Award from CAFOD, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to live simply, live sustainably with creation and live in solidarity with the poor.

BISHOP JOHN ARNOLD ON CARE FOR CREATION

Bishop John Arnold on why care for creation is fundamental to our Catholic Faith

CARITAS - TAKE ACTION ON CHILD POVERTY

Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) has made the issue of child poverty, particularly the two-child benefit cap, a priority in its advocacy for 2024/2025.   You can learn more at Take Action on Child Poverty - Caritas Social Action Network - CSAN

If you wish to write to your MP visit https://www.cbcew.org.uk/contact-mp-two-child-cap/

THE ARTIST AND THE THEOLOGIAN

A feast of images, music, and readings that draw participants into contemplation, compassion, and wonder at the glory, diversity, and suffering of the living world. 

  A collaborative offering from the Sisters of St. Dominic, Amityville, and the Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood.