"If you want peace, work for justice"   Pope Paul VI
Nourishment for body, mind and spirit at the
Hexham and Newcastle Justice and Peace AGM
St. Marys Comprehensive School, Longbenton 
Saturday 17th October 2009
Drummed into the session by drummers from the Drop-In Centre in Stockton.
Time to meet and relax with friends from Zimbabwe and Nigeria before the day begins.
Pat MacDonald, Chair, introduces speakers
A young speaker shares on his work for justice.
We hear about the difficult life of an asylum seeker.
Rosie introduces us to the work of CARJ
A worker shares his experience of working at the Drop-In Centre in Benwell.
St. Mary's welcomed us warmly and willing students worked generously to make sure everything went smoothly.
The Philippine Voices of Hope Choir led the singing.
Just under 100 people from all parts of the Diocese gathered to celebrate the Eucharist.
Six priests concelebrated Mass with Bishop Seamus.
Fair trade and parish stands gave fascinating information about their projects in the developing world.  Their contribution to the day gave a clear message that many parishes in our Diocese are committed to an active living out of justice in a variety of creative ways.
Jane from Rwanda shared her skilled artwork with us.  Jane goes to the Asylum Seekers Drop-In in Stockton.
Anne shares her experiences with a  willing listener.
Sr. Lucina and Sharing Fair Europe distributed crafts to various parishes willing to sell on behalf of women vulnerable to exploitation.