Juanita Majury

John Barry – Professor of Green Political Economy, Queens University Belfast John Barry is a father, a political activist, recovering politician, trades unionist and Professor of Green Political Economy in the Centre for Sustainability, Equality and Climate Action at Queens University Belfast. What keeps him awake at night is the life opportunities and future wellbeing…

A creative competition to mark 10 years of Laudato Si’ 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on care for our common home. This document has inspired millions across the globe—of all faiths and none—to reflect on our responsibility to care for the Earth, especially the most vulnerable among us.…

The Down and Connor Catholic Diocese Laudato Si’ Group is holding an important conference commemorating the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’s landmark encyclical, Laudato Si’. This encyclical has gained universal relevance, resonating with people of all faiths and none. Its message is especially poignant as we reflect on Pope Francis’s legacy following his recent death,…

​Earth Day 2025: “Our Power, Our Planet” – A Global Call for Renewable Energy​Earth Day+7Earth Day+7Earth Day+7 On April 22, 2025, Earth Day marks its 55th anniversary with the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” emphasizing the urgent need to transition to renewable energy sources. This global initiative aims to triple renewable electricity generation by 2030,…

On 26th March, Cheryl, Edwin and Gerry (accompanied by Ed and Juanita)  from the Join the Dots Together Steering Group had the opportunity to present to the Committee for the Executive Office, chaired by Paula Bradshaw MLA.  This was a follow on from the meeting with Paula last December. The presentation highlighted the urgent intersections…

Thanks to “Faith Initiative” magazine for publishing Anne Marie Duffy’s article on the “Our Voices Matter” – Youth and Politicians Forum” which took place last September, one of “Join the Dots Together” events with Martin Palmer of FaithInvest and John Barry of QUB for Season of Creation. The article is in Issue No. 50 whiche…

The Biblical text for Season of Creation 2025 is Isaiah 32:14-18. The prophet Isaiah pictured the desolated Creation without peace because of the lack of justice and the broken relationship between God and humankind. This description of devastated cities and wastelands eloquently stresses the fact that human destructive behaviours have a negative impact on the…

Repair Week NI 2025 is set to take place from March 3rd to 9th, offering a variety of events across Northern Ireland that promote sustainability and the art of repair. ni-rn.com Northern Ireland is the first region in the UK to host Repair Week and it is an important step in raising awareness of repair and its role in keeping…

March 1st, marked the beginning of the sacred month of Ramadan for Muslims, a time of fasting, prayer and charitable acts. Mustafa Cenap Aydin, a sociologist of religion and director of the “Tevere Institute – Center for Dialogue” (Rome), reflected on the significance of this period, particularly as this year it coincides with Lent. He…