Diocese of Westminster
Annual Report & Accounts 2019
The Transformative Power of Hope ‘The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined.’ -Isaiah 9:2
There are myriad reasons why many persons live without hope: unrelenting poverty, deep loneliness and isolation, abuse, fear of violence, difficulty finding a place to fit in, or never quite being able to acquire the skills or resources to pursue their ambitions. No matter the cause of the darkness, the diocese tries to shine a light, offering food and shelter to those in poverty, a refuge to victims of violence and abuse, belonging to those dwelling on the margins of society, and meaning for those who find the world altogether without purpose. The light of the Christ transforms the lives of those it touches, allowing them to take a step, even a small one, when previously many felt trapped in the darkness, unable to move forward.
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Caritas Food Collective (CFC) staff and volunteers prepare food parcels for families participating in the October half-term holiday clubs to take home at the end of the day. In 2019, the CFC and Felix Project distributed the equivalent of over 7,000 meals.
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