Responding to the Call of Creation Newsletter

January 2026

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Reflection for the Solemnities of Corpus Christi and the Sacred Heart - 7 and 12 June 2026

“The Priesthood is the Love of the Heart of Jesus” – St John Vianney.
The OHP Academy 2026/27

The OHP Academy is a six-month online worship school for aspiring worship leaders, musicians and songwriters who want to invest in their leadership, grow in their practical gifting in order to serve in their context and go deeper in their journey of faith.
National Justice & Peace Conference 2026 – “Just Talk”

Join people from across England and Wales for the National Justice and Peace Network (NJPN) Conference 2026 — a national gathering focused on dialogue, communication, and peace-building in today’s world.

Residential Retreat: Recreation!

Bookings open for a week-long retreat to celebrate the Jubilee Year of St Francis. 1 - 6 October.
Keeping Live Simply Alive at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Dudley

When St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Dudley achieved the CAFOD Live Simply Award in 2023, it marked a significant moment for pupils, staff and families. But for the school community, the award was never intended to be a finishing line.
National Emergency Briefing Film to be released

The short film 'People's Emergency Briefing' will be released on Tuesday 7 April, outlining clear scientific evidence on how climate and nature breakdown is already affecting life in the UK.
Goodbye to gas...Going green with infrared heating

Case Study: St Gregory the Great, Stratford-upon-Avon
Minister for Nature full of praise for eco-friendly Coventry children

Pupils at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School seize the chance to showcase their green credentials
Bishop Arnold: Statement on the closing of COP30

“At the COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil we were reminded once again of the pressing need to transition away from fossil fuels and recommit to keeping the global temperature rise below 1.5C degrees."
Bishops meet in Leeds for their Autumn Plenary 2025

The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales gathered at Hinsley Hall in the Diocese of Leeds for their autumn plenary meeting. Statements were issued on assisted suicide and abortion, and environmental matters.
Bishop John Arnold on COP30: “Take action and make your voice heard”

The Conference of the Parties (COP) is now underway in Brazil
Caring for Creation at St Francis of Assisi, Kenilworth

Case Study: Investing in renewable energy to reduce our carbon footprint.
Sacred Heart, Bilton marks Creation Sunday with special liturgy and wildlife display

Parishioners celebrated Creation Sunday with a special liturgy and a display of Fr Graham Venn’s wildlife photos, created with help from teenage parishioners.

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