Can you help Sharon in her new CAFOD role?

My name is Sharon Matthews and I’ve recently started a new role as CAFOD’s local education coordinator for the Diocese of Middlesbrough, working alongside Carol Cross, who now focuses on parishes.

Having enjoyed working as a primary school teacher in the Diocese of Hallam for 25 years and as RE coordinator for the last five years, I’m now delighted to be part of the CAFOD team.

For those who aren’t familiar, CAFOD is the official overseas aid agency of the Catholic

Church in England and Wales, reaching out to people who live in poverty, so that every woman, man and child can live a full and dignified life.

CAFOD provides our schools with resources and sessions that are delivered by our school volunteer visitors.

As an RE coordinator, I very much valued CAFOD’s visits – their mission and values were integral to our school.

Our school volunteer, Rita, was a regular