Alabaré welcomes Bishop Bosco MacDonald as charity’s latest patron
We're pleased to announce the Catholic Bishop of Clifton has been appointed onto Alabaré's group of patrons.
Alabaré, a homelessness charity supporting people across the South West and Wales, is delighted to announce that Bishop Bosco MacDonald has been appointed to join us as a patron.
Bishop Bosco is the head of the Clifton Catholic Diocese, covering the West of England , including the city of Bristol, as well as Bath and North East Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire.
He’s served within the Catholic Church since being ordained in 1991 and was appointed Bishop of Clifton by Pope Francis in 2024.
His area fits closely with many of the services within Alabaré, and his career of compassion and empathy, makes him an ideal fit to help move the charity forward, increasing our community impact and growing revenue.
Bishop Bosco said: “I am delighted to be joining Alabaré at such an important time, and I’m keen to learn more about their work and the benefits they’re bringing to some of the most vulnerable and marginalised people in our society.
“I hope my appointment as a patron will open more doors across the West of England for the charity to deepen their impact across a range of services, including in homelessness, with veterans and young people, those with learning disabilities and people facing mental health challenges.”
Bishop Bosco joins an incredible group of patrons, which also includes the Anglican Bishops of Salisbury, and Swansea and Brecon.
Alabaré also has its roots in Christianity, having been founded in Salisbury by a church community motivated to support one homeless man, Bob, in 1991, and growing its reach and impact over the last 35 years.
CEO Andrew Lord said: “We’re so pleased to welcome Bishop Bosco as a patron of Alabaré. His wealth of experience in the West of England will be a vital part of our plans for continued growth.
“He’ll also support our aims of breaking the cycle of homelessness, by providing homes, restoring hearts, and empowering minds.”
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