Many parishes have groups working on Justice and Peace issues. The Justice and Peace Commission exists to further and encourage this activity. The vision of the Commission is of ‘a diocese fully engaged with the call of God to be a people of justice and peace’. Its purpose statement is ‘as Christians, we are called to try to live out God’s will. God calls us to act for the common good and the good of all creation.’ The main task of the members of the Commission is to answer that call personally and to engage the diocese in doing likewise, in the light of scripture and Catholic social teaching.
More information can be found on the J & P website:
www.jp-shrewsburydiocese.org.uk
Chairperson: Tony Walsh, 54 Underwood Lane, Ellesmere Port CH65 9BL.
Tel: 0151-355 6419.
The Diocese employs a part-time coordinator who may be contacted for information, assistance and material and human resources, including the quarterly magazine MouthPeace and the monthly MP e-bulletin. If your parish or local pastoral area is interested in exploring possibilities in this area, the diocesan co-ordinator, Joan Sharples (pictured), would be more than willing to assist.
Diocesan Coordinator: Joan Sharpies, 16 Wellington Road, Nantwich CW5 7BH.
Tel: 01270 620584.
Email: joansharples620@btinternet.com