Shaping Peace Together
“Shaping Peace Together” is the theme of this year’s International Day of Peace, which took place on September 21.
Ministry to seafarers gets stamp of approval
The pastoral ministry of the Catholic Church for seafarers, fishers and their families, the Apostleship of the Sea or as it is widely known Stella Maris, celebrates the 100th anniversary of its foundation this year.
Catholic Mission’s international campaign with “a thousand faces”
A global awareness campaign has been launched by Catholic Mission as part of World Mission Month, inspired by words from the Holy Father, Pope Francis.
Buried in Treasures – finding a way through the clutter
A new online group support program, Buried in Treasures, will commence in the Newcastle region from 7 September 2020.
Bishops' annual Social Justice Statement focuses on mental health
The Catholic bishops of Australia have released the Social Justice Statement 2020-21, on the critical subject of mental health, in the lead-up to Social Justice Sunday on August 30.
Expert panel should set payment rates to keep people out of poverty
The St Vincent de Paul Society’s National Council has called on the Federal Government to establish an expert panel to advise it on revisions to Social Security payment rates that were originally designed to keep people out of poverty.
Local and international stars serenade in song for Project Compassion
Shortly after the commencement of Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten appeal Project Compassion, the coronavirus pandemic struck the country, closing schools, workplaces and churches and leaving the nation largely confined to our homes. With the growing need for Caritas Australia to help protect vulnerable communities globally from the virus, singer Gary Pinto and his band of star-studded collaborators stepped in to raise spirits and much needed funds.