One in four women and about one in six men suffer from domestic abuse in their lifetime. Two women are killed every week in England by a partner or ex-partner. We acknowledge that men, women and children suffer domestic abuse at the hands of husbands, wives, parents and other family members. Violence of this kind […]
Pla cam-drin yn y cartref Dywedodd Iesu: ‘Y mae Ysbryd yr Arglwydd arnaf, oherwydd iddo f’eneinio i bregethu’r newydd da i dlodion. Y mae wedi f’anfon i gyhoeddi rhyddhad i garcharorion ac adferiad golwg i ddeillion i beri i’r gorthrymedig gerdded yn rhydd, i gyhoeddi blwyddyn ffafr yr Arglwydd.’ Luke 4:18-19 Hanes Laura ʻLaura yw […]
On this Day for Life, we pray for all those who are suffering and surviving domestic abuse, that they may be given hope and be filled with the love of God. Guide their abusers away from a course of violence and onto one of love. We pray for anyone who feels trapped or isolated in […]
My name is Laura* and I’m 43 years old. I have 3 daughters aged 22, 18 and 10. I also have a beautiful granddaughter who is 2 years old. Naturally, every parent will worry about their children. However, in my case I feel I have even more concerns. I worry about their physical health but […]
Helplines National Domestic Violence Helpline Freephone 24 Hour (run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge) 0808 2000 247 A list of helplines can be found on the CEDAR website, click here for more information. Links and information CEDAR – Catholics Experiencing Domestic Abuse: Resources www.cedar.uk.net Catholics for Family Peace www.catholicsforfamilypeace.org Restored Relationships www.restoredrelationships.org Marriage […]