Papal Visit in September
Information about the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the UK in September 2010 can be found on the following websites:
Emergency Appeal: Pakistan Floods
We know that millions of people have been affected by the floods and now by life threatening diseases spread by the contaminated water. The Disasters Emergency Committee has opened a special emergency ‘DEC Pakistan Floods Appeal’ on behalf of their member agencies:
ActionAid Age UK British Red Cross CARE International UK CAFOD Christian Aid Concern Islamic Relief Merlin Oxfam Save the Children Tearfund World Vision
The automated donation line is 0370 60 60 900. Website: www.dec.org.uk
Papal Nuncio's progress
More information from ICN. The original news article is here.
Everyone at the Conference of Religious extends their good wishes and prayers to Archbishop Faustino Muñoz, the Papal Nuncio who suffered a mild stroke on Monday 17th May.
The Nuncio has always been a great supporter and friend of CoR, attending and participating at our annual gathering at Swanwick and being present at our Golden Jubilee celebration at Westminster Cathedral. We send our very best wishes for his recovery.
GM 2010 - Booking Form Available
The GM 2010 will be held at Heythrop College, Kensington on 7th October, 10.30am - 3.30pm. The keynote speaker will be Fr Wilfrid McGreal OCarm and the title of his talk is "The Freedom of Friendship and the Kindness of God".
CQC Registration - Letter of Response from the Department of Health
Letter template for CQC
The template for your letter to the CQC on behalf of Religious can now be downloaded from the Healthcare page.
Safeguarding Newsletter
The vetting and barring procedures have been put on hold. Members please see the exceptional newsletter on the Safeguarding page.
International Eucharistic Congress
Information about the forthcoming Congress can be found on the IEC website.
MA in Christian Spirituality at Heythrop College
Details about the MA and a link to the Heythrop website are on the Formation page.
Formation Courses at Buckden Towers
Recent Public Policy Initiatives Regarding Gypsies & Travellers
AGM 2010
The AGM was held from 24-26th March 2010 at the Hayes Centre, Swanwick. The 2009 Annual Report and the 2010 AGM Minutes are on the Annual Reports page. The keynote speaker was Sr Deirdre Mullan RSM, author of many publications (see the Resources page for a list).
Jean Vanier talk now online
The full version of Jean Vanier's talk to Conference of Religious is now available to watch on our website. Please click here to view.
Healthcare Symposium Legal Issues
The first Healthcare Symposium took place on Wed 27th January. There was a second meeting on 28th April in Ealing, which discussed many of the legal issues that have been of concern to members. Three members of IBB Solicitors were present. Notes from these two meetings, including a copy of Jacqueline Almond's notes can be found on the Legal issues page.
Jubilee Mass at Westminster Cathedral
The Jubilee Mass at Westminster Cathedral took place on 5th December 2009. View the gallery of photos here.
Haiti Appeal
Many member communities are based in Haiti and are in the front line of providing aid and assistance. A number of home members have contacted the office for details of how they can pledge support and help. Haiti Appeal through DEC Disasters Emergency Committee, Tel: 0370 6060 900, www.dec.org.uk or send by post to DEC Earthquake Appeal, PO Box 999, London, EC3A 3AA.
Trafficking Awareness-Raising and Campaigning
Please support this online campaign. Visit the Anti-trafficking page to download the onTRAC flyer (this page will be updated after the AGM in March 2010).
Religious Life Institute

Steering group for the Religious Life Institute
Gallery of members present at the Religious Life Institute