Inter-faith walk will chart pathway to peace

Earlier this year, United Nations secretary general António Guterres posted this message on the countdown to the International Day of Peace (Thursday September 21)…

“Our world needs peace – now more than ever. Yet conflict, rising inequalities, persistent injustices, humanity’s war on nature and a global financial system that is outdated, dysfunctional and unfair, are blocking the path to peace.

“This year’s International Day of Peace will focus on Actions for Peace and how sustainable development goals are essential to preventing conflict and maintaining peace. “Together, let us take action now to build a more inclusive, sustainable and peaceful world for all.”

In last month’s Voice we reflected on the words of Pope Francis and Bishop Terry about working with other faiths in the pursuit of peace.

The inaugural Inter-Faith Peace Walk will take place in Middlesbrough two days after the International Day of Peace, on Saturday September 23.

It will begin in North Ormesby at 10am, visiting local places of worship before moving on to other places of worship in the centre of the town.

The full programme will be published in August’s Voice

Please join us as a participant or observer for a very special day, celebrating faith and community in Middlesbrough. For more information please contact me on 01642 700075 or email jnhinman@gmail.com.

John Hinman

visitor. The children knew her and what she represented, and they looked forward to her visits.

It is here that I ask for your support, as we are in need of a few more visitors in this diocese.

Could you be a CAFOD schools volunteer, to help children and older pupils learn about our work?

Could you help your local school deliver assemblies and/or workshops that encourage young people to put faith into action to help others?

It would only require a few hours of your time each term and you would be assisting your local community to work together for the common good.

No experience is necessary and full support and training will be given.

For more information, please email me at smatthews@cafod.org.uk or call me on 07748 514641.