Gerald Taylor is CCA’s Membership and Donor Manager. He is a former lecturer and researcher in Politics and Government and has worked at La Sainte Union College, Southampton and the University of Glamorgan. He has been active in local political and social groups and has created non-profit organisations to improve
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Letter from CCA Australia – Summer 2021 by John Drennan – Chair CCA-Aus
Though Australia has been relatively free from the Covid virus compared with other countries, relevant restrictions have hampered some of our usual activities. It is a time, however, for reflection on past achievements and a look forward to the future, as this is the year of our 50th (Golden) anniversary.
The Meaning of Dominion by Virginia Bell
In the summer edition of The Ark, CCA Chief Executive Chris Fegan invited readers to join the discussion on the meaning of “Dominion”. CCA interprets “dominion” to mean “stewardship” which is the concept that we are responsible for and have a duty of care towards all of God’s creation. This
St Petroc – 4th June
Ref: ICN – St Petroc | ICN (indcatholicnews.com) St Petroc is Cornwall’s most famous saint and early hunt saboteur. Petroc is said to have been the son of a Welsh chieftain. He studied in Ireland before settling in Cornwall in the 4th century. Petroc founded a monastery at what is
Save The Asian Elephants: A New Law Beckons – by Duncan McNair KHS
“Don’t bother – elephants are finished.” “You must be joking. Anyway it’s India’s problem.” “It’s big money talking, and you’ll never change that.” “Surely the travel industry will sort it out if you ask them?” These were amongst the unpromising responses enjoined on me after returning from my first trip
Fishing in Uganda by Fr Ssekabira Deusdedit
Fr Ssekabira Deusdedit is the Youth Chaplain in the Masaka Diocese in Uganda. Here he explains about the role of fishing in his country. Uganda is located in East Africa with an estimated population of 44 million according to the Census that was held in 2014. There are two major
Saints Who Loved Animals – St Cuthbert – Feast Day 20th March
St Cuthbert (634 AD – 687 AD) was a Saint who loved Animals. He was a Scottish shepherd boy until he was fifteen, when he became a monk in Melrose Abbey. Later, he became a hermit, living on Farne Island in a small cell. There he made friends with the birds,
FISHLESS FRIDAYS?
Jonnah Popek is Coordinator of Ministries & Evangelization at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Pensacola, Florida. Here she explains why taking fish off the menu, particularly for Lenten and non-Lenten Fridays, is a good idea. Jonnah Popek There is a growing plant-based trend sweeping the globe. Perhaps you
Scrap Factory Farming
Scrap Factory Farming is the story of a “David and Goliath” legal challenge that could shape the future for people, animals, and planet. It is being led by David Finney, Jane Tredgett and Peta Watson-Smith, volunteers at Humane Being, a not-for-profit enterprise whose vision is to encourage people to live
Giving Tuesday 1st December
Advent is the time of year when we think of others and consider what wecan do for them. Tuesday 1st December, is Giving Tuesday andmarks a time when we consider how we can support others and whatsupport we can give. As always CCA is crucially dependant on the support you
