The Birmingham Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission
Our Vision:
Inspired by the gospel vision of God's Kingdom, the social teaching of the Church and the sharing of our faith experience, the Birmingham Justice & Peace Commission aims to promote Justice & Peace, its theology, spirituality and practice throughout the Diocese.
Our Vision:
Inspired by the gospel vision of God's Kingdom, the social teaching of the Church and the sharing of our faith experience, the Birmingham Justice & Peace Commission aims to promote Justice & Peace, its theology, spirituality and practice throughout the Diocese.
What we try to do:
- Raise awareness of Justice & Peace issues as central to the Church's Mission
- Sustain groups and individuals in their prophetic witness and in working for change
- Inspire through prayer, celebration and a spirituality that informs the whole of our lives
- Provide training, workshops and an annual Diocesan J&P Assembly
- Network and communicate with all Catholics in the diocese and, wherever possible, with other Christians and all who share our vision
- Support the comapigns of the Church and other agencies, after due discernment of priorities
- Collaborate with organisations and Diocesan programmes that might share common ground with us
- Provide the Archbishop with advice when required in matters regarding Justice & Peace