Events

Wherever you are, you can find Progressio!

For further information on any of our Justice and Peace events, contact Daniel Hale daniel@progressio.org.uk

September 11: Newcastle

Caritas in Veritate study day

What does Caritas in Veritate say to today’s world? Join Progressio’s Campaigns Officer, Daniel Hale, for an introduction to this tour de force of contemporary theology, politics and economics.  

St Aidan’s, Benton, NE12 8AD: 10am-3.30pm Contact Audrey Marshall on 01912 452840 or Pat MacDonald on 01912 686632

September 18: Cardiff

Justice and Peace event

United in Justice and Peace host The Medaille Trust and discuss their work helping people who are victims of trafficking. Daniel Hale will be there to give an update on his current work as Progressio’s Campaigns Officer.

St Brigid’s, Crystal Glen, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5QN: 10am-3pm Contact Frances Ballin on francesballin2 AT yahoo.co.uk

October 1-3: Macclesfield

Bosco Volunteer Action’s Return Volunteers Weekend

Returned volunteers from Bosco Volunteer Action’s programmes around the world take time out to consider their experiences and how to bring it all back to the UK.

Savio House, Ingersley Road, Bollington, Cheshire, SK10 5RW: Friday to SundayIf you are a returned volunteer, contact James on bova AT salesianyouthministry.com  

October 2: Northampton

Northampton J&P Day

Details - TBC - Contact Teresa Wiseman on teresafwiseman2003 AT yahoo.co.uk 

October 2: Hallam J&P

Hallam J&P Day

Details - TBC - Contact Anne Peachey on AnnePeacey AT aol.com

October 11: London 

Haiti: Building a future to last.

Follows Progressio’s AGM - 7pm at The Royal Commonwealth Society

With the events in Haiti never far our minds we are delighted to welcome Michele Duvivier Pierre-Louis, the former Prime Minister of Haiti and Mike Wooldridge OBE, the BBC’s world affairs correspondent. Together they will look at lessons for the international community before, during and after the earthquake and address the prospects for Haiti’s long-term development and struggle to overcome poverty and injustice.

Both speakers have made an outstanding contribution to development, justice and peace. Mme Pierre-Louis took on a central role in rebuilding Haiti after the Duvalier dictatorship fell and has since become a world advocate for the Just rebuilding of Haiti, following the earthquake in January. Mike Wooldridge won an OBE for 'services to broadcasting in developing countries' in 2002. He has reported on some of the biggest events in recent times, such as the Ethiopian famine of the mid 1980s, civil wars and refugee crises in Sudan and Somalia, as well as the ongoing struggle and earthquake in Haiti.

25 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5AP Places are limited so to ensure you are on our guest list please contact Denise MacMahon denise@progressio.org.uk or call 020 7288 8609

October 13: Birmingham

In conversation with Haiti’s former Prime Minister, Michèle Duvivier Pierre-Louis.

Chaired by Bishop William Kenney, Auxiliary Bishop of Birmingham.

Chapel, Newman University College, Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, B32 3NT - 12.30-1.30pm. Free admission.Contact Margaret Holland (M.Holland AT newman.ac.uk) or David Jenkins (Jenkins AT woxon.freeserve.co.uk)

October 13: Liverpool

Progressio Lecture in the North 2010 in association with Liverpool and Shrewsbury Justice and Peace Commissions

Address by Michèle Duvivier Pierre-Louis, Prime Minister of Haiti 2008-2009

St Michael's, 1 Horne Street, West Derby Street, Liverpool, L6 5EH7.30pm. Admission is free but spaces are limited so please book by contacting Pamela Jackson pamela@progressio.org.uk before 6 October

October 16: Westminster

Spoilt for Choice - Annual Justice & Peace Day

A day exploring the implications of our shopping and food choices for the wider world, with speakers, discussion, workshops and celebration.No booking fee necessary but please bring contribution for shared lunch. With keynote speakers:Christine Allen : Progressio Executive Director Sheila Dillon : Presenter of BBC Radio 4’s topical Food ProgrammeEdward Echlin : Theologian  and writer of many books on ecology and religion

St John Vianney Parish Centre, 386 West Green Road, N15 3QH: 10:00am - 4.00pm Contact: justice AT rcdow.org.uk

October 16: Birmingham J&P

Birmingham J&P Commission Annual Assembly

Hear Tim Aldred, Progressio’s Advocacy Manager, give his views on the new Coalition Government and its credentials for the world’s poorest.

St Peter’s School, Whitefields Road, Solihull, West Midlands B91 3NZ: 10.30am-4.30pm.Contact David Jenkins (Jenkins AT woxon.freeserve.co.uk)