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It was a privilege to have Archbishop John Wilson join us for the Sir Harold Hood Lecture last night.
He spoke on the theme of "What can I do, Lord?" & how we can all put our faith into action within the CJS. A particular relevant theme as it's volunteers week.
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Pact Faith in Action retweeted
Apr 22
At the Bata prison, Pope Leo recalled that even in situations of injustice and suffering, love retains the capacity to transform - referring to Christ. For this reason, he said, every person remains "precious in the Lord’s eyes", regardless of their past.
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We welcome Pope Leo's recent statement about the dignity of each of us and how our dignity cannot be lost despite what we have done.
"The dignity of the person is not lost even after serious crimes are committed"
Apr 24
Pope Leo XIV offered his support for those advocating for the abolition of the death penalty in the United States and around the world and insists on the importance of safeguarding human dignity.
vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/…
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Pact Faith in Action retweeted
Apr 2
Pope Francis, even in his later years, unable to celebrate Mass, would still go on his knees to wash the feet of prisoners; men and women, Catholic and Muslim, on Holy Thursday.
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On Maundy Thursday last year, Pope Francis visited those in Prison to be with them and to pray for those he visited and their families and loved ones. Today and over the Triduum, we can hold those in impacted by the CJS in our prayers.
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Congratulations Professor Anna Rowlands! Previously Professor Rowlands has given our annual Sir Harold Hood lecture.
The Department is delighted to announce that Professor Anna Rowlands has been appointed by Pope Leo to serve in the capacity of a 'Member' of the Dicastery of Integral Human Development. This department of the Vatican looks after matters related to social teachings,
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Pact Faith in Action retweeted
Incredible evening at @LondonPalladium with @PaulWhitehouse @mel_giedroyc @JohnBishop100 @joelycett @LilMisJocelyn @ArabellaWeir @AlfieBoe @monstroso @JohnnyThomson2 @simonday & 2000 audience. Huge thanks to our brilliant Ambassador @MineEYMind & @McIntyre_Ents . Thank you all!
It was a ruddy whopping great triumph!!! Thank you for taking an interest 😊
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This Friday, we reflect on the Fourteenth Station. Jesus is laid in the Tomb.
As Jesus was laid in the tomb, His followers were sorrowful because they thought it was the end. We know it is not. Let us all have hope.
If you'd like to pray the Stations:
prisonadvice.org.uk/faith/re…
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The Eleventh Station: Jesus is Nailed to the Cross.
Join us in praying the Stations of the Cross with prisoners and their families. prisonadvice.org.uk/faith/re…
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Pact Faith in Action retweeted
Mar 16
Today’s funding boost for women’s services from @MoJGovUK is a vital step toward a fairer, more effective justice system. Most women who end up in prison are survivors of trauma, abuse and poverty — not people who cause a threat to broader society.
Read the full response from our CEO @AndyKeenDowns 👇
prisonadvice.org.uk/latest/n…
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This week, we pray for those who are or have been victims and survivors of crime. We know being a victim and survivor of crime brings many challenges.
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Pact Faith in Action retweeted
Mar 13
Thrilled to announce two NEW acts for Pact’s Paul Whitehouse & Friends All‑Star Comedy Gala @londonpalladium: @JohnBishop100 and @joelycett! 🎉 All in support of families affected by imprisonment. 💜 Don’t miss out—get tickets now: lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/pa…
ALT A vibrant purple promotional poster for “Paul Whitehouse & Friends: All Star Comedy Gala,” featuring a radiant starburst background and circular framed headshots representing the performing guests. The poster lists the names Alfie Boe, John Bishop, Simon Day, Jocelyn Jee Esien, Charlie Higson, Joe Lycett, John Thomson, Arabella Weir, Paul Whitehouse, and host Mel Giedroyc. Decorative gold accents highlight the event title and details. Text at the bottom announces the date, Monday 30 March, and the venue, The London Palladium, with a note that the gala is in aid of the charity Pact.
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The Sixth Station. Veronica Wipes The Face of Jesus.
We all need to be treated with kindness and be reminded that we all have an intrinsic dignity.
You can pray the Way of the Cross with prisoners and their families here: prisonadvice.org.uk/faith/re…
#lent #stationsofthecross
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One way that you can put your faith into action and support Pact's work is by volunteering with us. Whether in the visitor centre or elsewhere, our volunteers support those in prison and their families and loved ones.
To find out more prisonadvice.org.uk/voluntee…
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Today we reflect on the Fourth Station of The Cross. Jesus Meets His Mother.
Prison sentences impact family relationships.
The full set of the Stations of the Cross are here: prisonadvice.org.uk/faith/re…
#lent #StationsoftheCross #familyrelationships
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Pact Faith in Action retweeted
Mar 3
A few weeks ago, Fran made someone's day by buying them an ice cream.
But Fran makes a lot of people's days. She volunteers as a prison visitor for Pact, going to see people who otherwise wouldn't get visitors.
She says, "Volunteering with Pact has given me something I didn’t even know I was missing. I feel like I’m doing something that truly matters, something that makes someone’s life a little less miserable. I even won Volunteer of the Year, which still makes me laugh, because in my mind all I do is talk to people."
🤲 Read Fran's story: pact1.link/frans-story
🔎 We're looking for more amazing volunteers like Fran. Could that be you? Find out more on our website, or drop us an email to volunteering@prisonadvice.org.uk.
ALT A hand holds a chocolate‑coated ice cream bar. In front of it, a black text box displays a quote: “A few weeks ago, one person told me they hadn’t had an ice cream in three years. I bought one from the kiosk and you’d have thought I’d given them the world. Those tiny things—things we take for granted—can turn someone’s entire week around.” The Pact logo appears in the top right corner.
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In our prayers this week will be the families and children of prisoners. We know having a loved one in prison can be an extremely challenging experience, especially for children. Please join us as we pray throughout the week.
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Today, we share the experience from the Third Station of the Cross. Jesus Falls the First Time.
To pray the stations as part of your Lent journey, you can download the full text at prisonadvice.org.uk/faith/re…
#lent #StationsoftheCross
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This lent, we can consider ways we can put our faith into action by supporting prisoners and their families.
One way you can do this is by becoming a Pact Parish Rep. Become a link between your parish and the work of Pact. You can apply and find out more:
prisonadvice.org.uk/faith/pa…
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