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The key to a better future

ByCaritas

On 3 December Archbishop Bernard welcomed invited guests to a service of blessing at Tabor House, Birmingham’s new night shelter. Members of the clergy, religious sisters, representatives from Father Hudson’s Care, and parishioners joined Tabor House volunteers, guests and members of the management committee for the event. On entering, all guests received an uncut key,…

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Safe shelter and a fresh start – welcome to Tabor House

ByCaritas

“Like its namesake, Mount Tabor, Tabor House is a place of transformation and change, a place where nothing is too big or too hopeless to deal with. And we believe that if we work together, things can change.” Speaking at the official launch of Birmingham’s new homeless shelter, Fr Michael White, Chair of Caritas Archdiocese…

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Archbishop Bernard joins residents to celebrate Fatima House anniversary

ByCaritas

On 16 September, Archbishop Bernard Longley shared dinner with the women staying at Fatima House, to celebrate its first anniversary. Gathered round the communal dining table, Archbishop Bernard broke bread with residents and other guests. The women cooked dishes from their home countries, resulting in a wonderful array of cuisines. Residents talked about their lives and…

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Young at Heart seeks volunteers to support older people at home

ByCaritas

Young at Heart is looking for kindhearted people from Newcastle and Stoke-on-Trent to make a difference to lonely and isolated people. The project, run by Father Hudson’s Care, tackles loneliness in older people by running social groups, excursions and activities. It has developed a new befriending scheme to reach more people in the community, especially those…