Columbans support Fossil Fuels Vigil at Westminster

James Trewby and Sister Kate Midgley

Columbans supported the 24-hour prayer and fasting Vigil outside the Westminster Parliament on 14 March. James Trewby, Columban Education Worker, Fr Daniel O'Malley and Juliette Bone, a Columban Faith and Justice Volunteer joined Columban Sister Kate Midgley for the vigil which is running 6-20 March. It is organised by a new group called 'Beyond Fossil Fuels Together'.

The group aims to pressure the UK government to end dependence on coal, oil and gas. It says: "Our Earth is in peril and millions are already suffering as a result of the climate crisis. As our world heats up, the UK government is pouring £10 billion a year into the fossil fuel industry. We need to move beyond our addiction to fossil fuels now with an immediate end to new oil exploration and licences, and to fossil fuel subsidies."

Beyond Fossil Fuels Together is hoping to bring different groups and individuals together to vigil and fast alongside each other. The Columbans said, "we are passionate about the environment and speaking out against climate change and fossil fuels." The Columbans have divested from fossil fuels as part of its JPIC work on climate change.

As well as the vigil, which ends on Sunday, many are fasting around the country.

Anyone can sign up to the Vigil and/or Fast at: https://beyondfossilfuelstogether.info

Or just turn up.

News and videos at: @BeyondFossilFuelsTogether