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Faith in the Future
In 2005 the Bishops of England and Wales, in Conference, discerned a real and urgent need to reassess the priorities for the work of the Church at national level in faithful witness to the Gospel. The Bishops identified a number of priorities in a five-year programme called Faith in the Future. Focussing on a number of key strategic areas they set the ambitious target of raising £11.5 million by the end of 2011.
Two years later over £2million has been raised, and a further £1million pledged in future gifts, which has enhanced the work of many aspects of the Church throughout the country. We urgently need your help to ensure that these projects can flourish and grow. Please join us in supporting this important work.
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Key areas of work
14 projects have been identified by the Bishops as priorities for the coming years, up to 2011.
Supporting Ministry
Supporting Family Life
National Office for Vocation
St Luke’s Centre: A Ministry of Wellness and Healing
Catholics in Healthcare
Promoting dialogue between religions
A Culture of Dialogue
Working for Hope in the Middle East
Faith in action
Catholic Education Service For England & Wales and its Annual Census
Caritas Social Action Network
Young Catholics in Public Life
Environmental Justice
Formation for Lay Liturgical Ministry
Proclaiming the Good News
Supporting Evangelisation
The Catholic Communications Network
Public Affairs Advocacy
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"When Faith in the Future was launched in early 2006 we had very high hopes for its success. Almost three years later those hopes have been realised through the generosity of those of you who have supported the Bishops in these initiatives. Much has already been achieved, but we stll have a lot to do."
Archbishop Peter Smith
Chairman, Fundraising Committee
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Faith in the Future - update (pdf)
Faith in the Future - projects (pdf)
Support the work of the Bishops of England and Wales
If you would like to support Faith in the Future and the work of the Bishops of England and Wales, you can send a cheque made payable to the 'Catholic Trust of England and Wales' (CaTEW) to the Development Office of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales.
Development Office
39 Eccleston Square
London
SW1V 1BX
All contributions are gratefully received and will be used to support the work of the Church.
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