CAPS are a network of Christians in Britain and Ireland promoting HIV prevention and support. CAPS aims to be a voice in the church for people living with HIV / AIDS, as well as a Catholic voice in the world of HIV / AIDS.
CAPS Objectives:
- to promote education and prevention, treatment, care and relevant pastoral ministry for all those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, particularly but not exclusively in the UK and Ireland.
- to promote the practical, financial, emotional, spiritual, sacramental and pastoral needs of people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS and to develop appropriate responses.
- to promote continuing reflection on all aspects of ethical, theological, and other challenges raised by HIV/AIDs, not least issues of social justice, through publication, seminars, and other relevant means.
CAPS also produce videos and resources for those living with HIV/AIDS, in their Positive Faith project.
Find out more: caps-uk.org
Positive Faith present a World Aids Day service, ‘The Reason for Hope’
Reflections, music and scripture as well as opportunities for sharing on this World Aids Day online service.
Dec 01 2023
The Power of Peer Support: an ethic of friendship amongst people living with HIV
For people living with HIV, stigma often keeps them away from churches, yet the clinical setting fails to meet their spiritual and pastoral needs. This is where Positive Faith's peer support ministry begins.
Jun 27 2023
Positive Faith champion the Power of Peer Support, in London
PositiveFaith present an afternoon on the Power of Peer Support for those living with HIV, on June 15th. Free, and welcome to all.
May 24 2023
Listen to the award-winning documentary on AIDS activist Fr Bernárd Lynch
'Falsely Accused', by Padraic Flaherty, follows Fr Bernárd Lynch's story including his ministry at the height of the AIDS pandemic, and his US trial on false charges.
Apr 24 2023
Stories featuring Catholics for AIDS Prevention and Support (CAPS)
Supporting those with HIV, in the age of COVID-19
How can we respond to the many distinct signs of suffering appearing in the wake of COVID-19?
Aug 28 2020
Catholics for Aids Prevention and Support: the last pastoral frontline
Ageing and long-term effects are emerging as issues for the HIV positive community. CAPS are the last remaining charity responding to pastoral and spiritual needs.
Feb 23 2020
HIV Diagnosis: A Gethsemane Experience
Considering the experience of an HIV diagnosis through the Cross, and the lens of Passionist spirituality.
Apr 10 2019