Just after the last Grapevine hit the streets, we had two pieces of happy news.  The first is that Caritas Diocese of Nottingham has been accepted into membership of Caritas Social Action Network, the agency of the Bishops’ Conference supporting organisations like ours which…

A change of EraThere is no doubting that these are turbulent times.  The UK may seem to be emerging from Covid, but vaccine inequality means that it is still rife around the world.  Meanwhile the pressure is on the UK…

Welcome to another edition of Grapevine.  This issue features an opportunity contribute to the work of Caritas as part of a role of Mission Support Assistant, based at the Curial offices in Nottingham.  You’d play a particular role in our communications and…

A season for CreationAs we enter the Season of Creation, it’s a good time to focus on how we can put our house in order, here in the Diocese of Nottingham.  In this edition of Grapevine you can find out…

‘So I am sending you’“The doors were locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews [but] Jesus came and stood among them and said…’Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you…Receive…

‘What shall we say the Kingdom of God is like?’Teaching is not just about conveying facts – it’s an act of the imagination.  Teacher and learner together create something new.  Jesus used many parables to attempt to describe the Kingdom of…

A place for youThrough Caritas, our Catholic parishes, groups, schools and individuals can share in each other’s dreams for a better world.  Its mission of justice and charity is a wide remit.  There is sure to be a place for you in our six ‘ministries’ of…

“My hope and prayer is that the presence of Caritas  will play an important role in enabling and strengthening our parishes and chaplaincies to be more outward looking, more engaged with the needs of the most needy and marginalised of…

Pentecost is nearly upon us, and with it Kindle the Fire, the online liturgy and launch of Caritas Diocese of Nottingham.  We’re just slipping out a cheeky reminder, in case you’re able to join us at the last minute.  Booking is…

Caritas is comingThe eve of Pentecost is a great time to be  launching Caritas in the Diocese of Nottingham.  I hope you’ll join us for an online celebration on 22 May to mark the moment.  Booking is now open, as you…