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St Felix’s Church, Haverhill, has become the seventh parish in the Diocese of East Anglia to receive the Live Simply Award.
Supported by the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and run by CAFOD, the award enables Catholic parishes and schools to respond to what Laudato Si’ describes as the “cry of the earth and the cry of the poor”. This is achieved by living simply, sustainably and in solidarity with others.
Jane Crone, CAFOD’s representative in East Anglia, presented the award to the parish during Mass on Sunday 1 February. She thanked the parish Justice and Peace Group for their dedication and leadership, and highlighted several of the initiatives that led to the award being granted.
To live simply, the parish celebrates the annual Season of Creation and prays for global neighbours living in poverty or suffering from war and injustice. The community has also taken practical steps to live more sustainably, including installing low-energy light bulbs and maximising recycling wherever possible.
Living in solidarity with the poor is reflected in the parish’s support for local charities such as Reach, as well as international causes including CAFOD and the Loreto School in Rumbek, South Sudan.
Jane concluded by saying that the award was richly deserved and that she looks forward to seeing how St Felix’s continues its Live Simply journey.
For more information about the Live Simply Award, visit CAFOD’s website.
