The London Marathon returns, and TeamCAFOD is back bigger and better than ever! On Sunday 21 April, 18 incredible runners will be taking to the streets of London to run a staggering 26.2 miles, all raising money to support CAFOD’s work around the world. In this series, hear from some of the team about how they’re gearing up for the big day. With just over one week to go until London Marathon 2024, we turn to another member of TeamCAFOD, Andy, to hear about how he’s preparing for the big day.  Tell us about your running journey so far. How’s the training going? The London marathon will ..read more

On Sunday 7 April 2024, over 18,000 people ran through the heart of London, weaving through the iconic landmarks, to complete the extraordinary London Landmarks Half Marathon. Among them we saw five incredible TeamCAFOD runners cross the finish line. Sinead still smiling! With the weather forecasting wind gusts of up to 40mph, TeamCAFOD braced themselves for an even more challenging race than planned. As if running 13 miles isn’t hard enough! Despite these less than ideal conditions, our runners did not shy away from the storm. No matter how hard it got, through grit and determination a ..read more

St Catherine of Siena is a lesson to us all In 1378 St Catherine of Siena travelled to Florence to negotiate peace with Rome. Catherine of Sienna was not only a mystic who revived the stigmata, but she was also a hugely influential woman who was deeply involved in the political issues of her time. Most of her advocacy work was done in writing: St Catherine encountered others through her letters. St Catherine of Siena Our own lives couldn’t be further from the reality of a 12th century saint living in medieval Italy, yet there are many connections and much inspiration to be drawn from her examp ..read more

Our teaching superstars Immi and Linds join TeamCAFOD for the London Marathon 2024! The London Marathon returns, and TeamCAFOD is back bigger and better than ever! On Sunday 21st April, 18 incredible runners will be taking to the streets of London to run a staggering 26.2 miles, all raising money to support CAFOD’s work around the world. In this ‘spotlight’ series, hear from some of the team about how they’re gearing up for the big day. We’re back with our spotlight series! This week, we hear from teaching duo Immi and Linds, who will be running their London Marathon together … Tell us about ..read more

The London Marathon returns, and TeamCAFOD is back bigger and better than ever! On Sunday 21st April, 18 incredible runners will be taking to the streets of London to run a staggering 26.2 miles, all raising money to support CAFOD’s work around the world. In this ‘spotlight’ series, hear from some of the team about how they’re gearing up for the big day. London Marathon. One of the most iconic races in the world, that some can only dream of taking part in. With Josie being one of those people, she decided to apply to CAFOD for a charity place. We’re so excited to have Josie as part of the te ..read more

The 40 days of Lent are drawing to a close, and next week is Holy Week. Whether you have been part of the Big Lent Walk or not, there is still time for you to join in the Walk to Easter! The Walk to Easter involves using the last days of Lent to walk 40km in 8 days, starting on Palm Sunday and culminating on Easter Sunday! Sign up for the Walk to Easter If you’re already taking part in the Big Lent Walk, the Walk to Easter can be an excellent way to end your challenge. Otherwise, it is a brilliant way to prepare for the resurrection of Christ as a standalone Lenten offering, simultaneously he ..read more

A cross in Brazil. As we continue our Lent journey, Marie-France, a CAFOD volunteer from Southwark Diocese, reflects on what the season means to her. For me, Lent is a time of profound introspection and spiritual renewal. It’s a period where I intentionally carve out moments for self-reflection, prayer, and deepening my relationship with God. It’s a time to examine my heart, identify areas where I can grow, and make conscious efforts to align my actions with my faith. Finding time to have a retreat, away from my comfort zone .  During Lent, I often choose to sacrifice something significa ..read more

The Big Lent Walk is in full swing, and we’re past the halfway mark now! Thousands of walkers across England, Wales and Scotland are all walking an incredible 200km this Lent to fight global poverty. Hear from some of our wonderful walkers about how they’re making great strides in this year’s challenge. Sign up for the Big Lent Walk We’re now four weeks into the Big Lent Walk, and the enthusiasm and dedication of our supporters have been nothing short of fantastic! From people walking on their own, with friends, with their parish or their school, it’s been great to see so many people putting ..read more

Fr Tony Convery, a retired priest from the Diocese of Westminster, is taking on the Big Lent Walk this year. Neil Roper from CAFOD’s Events Team went to meet him for a walk around Hampstead Heath. One cold and slightly damp late February afternoon, Fr Tony and Neil went for a Big Lent Walk on Hampstead Heath. Support Fr Tony’s Big Lent Walk Neil joined Fr Tony at Hampstead underground station before setting off to Hampstead Heath. Neil says: “As we walked we chatted about different areas of London that we knew and a celebrity that we recognised but couldn’t place.” Fr Tony is a long-time supp ..read more

Are you ready? Lace up your trainers and get ready to start your walking adventure!  Can you believe the Big Lent Walk begins next week? The fun is about to begin! Hundreds of thousands of people, across Great Britain and beyond, will begin their journey of walking 200km in 40 days to help fight global poverty. You can sign up here! How would you like to walk? Are you a speed walker, a dog walker or perhaps a walker who enjoys your local area? Hear from CAFOD ambassadors Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Alex Macqueen about their favourite places to walk. Actor Alex Macqueen sharing one of his ..read more