February 10th, 2025 | Racial Justice
When: Wednesday 12 February 6:30pm – 8:30pmWhere: Via Zoom Programme Speaker Biographies Canon Victor Darlington Canon Victor Darlington is the Episcopal Vicar for the South East Area of the Archdiocese of Southwark and Episcopal Vicar for the Commission of Promoting Racial and Cultural Inclusion. Born in Nigeria, he was ordained to the priesthood on 8th […]
February 3rd, 2025 | Racial Justice
We have resources for schools and parishes for Racial Justice Sunday. Toolkit This useful toolkit was produced by the Archdiocese of Southwark’s Commission for Promoting Racial and Cultural Inclusion. Questions for parishes You might wish to explore these questions in small parish groups. Newsletters Some suggested newsletter text for parish newsletters. Schools Here you will […]
January 31st, 2025 | Racial Justice
This prayer can be used by individuals or parishes to pray for an end to racism and discrimination. Heavenly Father, thank you for leading us, may we never falter on this journey we have undertaken. instead we offer you the difficulties and the challenges encountered on this road, knowing that each pilgrim step, taken in […]
January 31st, 2025 | Uncategorised
It is important to recognise that we are all children of God, regardless of our race and background. This year’s theme seeks to promote reflection, discussion and action on our theme and to encourage us to carry this through in the weeks and months after Racial Justice Sunday. For this year’s resources, we are celebrating […]
January 31st, 2025 | Racial Justice
Bishop Paul McAleenan, the Bishops’ Conference Lead Bishop for Migrants and Refugees, has released a message for this year’s Racial Justice Sunday. Bishop Paul McAleenan said: “2025 is a very special year. It marks both a Year of Jubilee and the 30th anniversary of Racial Justice Sunday. Transcript Welcome everyone, wherever you are. 2025 is […]
January 19th, 2024 | Racial Justice
Bishop’s Message for Racial Justice Sunday Bishop Paul McAleenan, Lead Bishop for Racial Justice, offers a short message for Racial Justice Sunday. This year’s day is celebrated in England and Wales on Sunday, 28 January 2024. Bishop Paul explains the theme and offers Catholics suggestions to mark the day. One key focus is for us […]
January 18th, 2024 | Racial Justice
The Diocese of Westminster Education Service has produced a suite of useful school resources for Racial Justice Sunday 2024. Resources can be customised by staff or pupils where appropriate and materials can be adapted for primary schools, secondary schools, and colleges. These versatile resources meet the needs and abilities of all pupils and can be […]
January 15th, 2024 | Racial Justice
The theme for the 2023 Racial Justice Sunday, celebrated on 5 February, was: “All are included in the mission of Christ and His Church. Let us walk together, pray together and work together” It reflected the role each of us has in promoting the mission of Christ and His Church. This was inspired by conversations […]
January 14th, 2024 | Racial Justice
16 February 2025 The theme for Racial Justice Sunday is: “Pilgrims of Hope: Our Journey Together Towards Racial Justice”. The theme invites Catholics across England and Wales to reflect on the collective journey towards racial justice in our schools, parishes and wider society. Bishop Paul McAleenan said: “2025 is a very special year. It marks […]
January 20th, 2023 | Racial Justice
On 5 February, the Catholic Church in England and Wales celebrates Racial Justice Sunday. It’s the day the Church focuses on the need to oppose racism and pursue racial justice with renewed vigour. The theme for 2023 is “All are included in the mission of Christ and His Church. Let us walk together, pray together […]
January 20th, 2023 | Racial Justice
On 5 February, the Catholic Church in England and Wales celebrates Racial Justice Sunday. It’s the day the Church focuses on the need to oppose racism and pursue racial justice with renewed vigour. The theme for 2023 is “All are included in the mission of Christ and His Church. Let us walk together, pray together […]
