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Caritas condemns man-made famine and assault on Gaza City
Caritas Internationalis has issued a statement on the famine in Gaza and attacks on Gaza City, saying it represents “a collapse of moral order, a failure of leadership, responsibility and humanity itself”. Source: The Southern Cross.
Caritas calls for renewed support for Rohingya refugees
On the eighth anniversary of the Rohingya crisis, Caritas Australia is calling for renewed international attention and support for over one million Rohingya refugees who remain in limbo in Bangladesh, with no clear path to return home.
Vinnies and university establish new campus hub
Australian Catholic University’s campus in Brisbane will be home to a new chapter of the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland Banyo Conference as part of a newly signed agreement between the two organisations.
Caritas Australia urges supporters to sign Gaza petition
Caritas Australia has made an urgent appeal to the Albanese Government and international community to prevent a possible catastrophic drop in humanitarian aid to Gaza, with levels already life-threateningly low.
Reforms to super would help lift living standards: Vinnies
A new study commissioned by the St Vincent de Paul Society reveals how changing tax concessions on the wealthiest superannuation accounts could fund a fairer safety net while boosting the super of 90 per cent of Australians.
Students told they can make a difference, ‘one shovel full at a time’
The theme of “Hope” took centre stage at Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB’s 2025 LifeLink Day launch for primary schools. Source: The Record.
Ugandan church built with money raised by Parramatta parish
A new Catholic church has been built in Uganda with money donated by the Winston Hills parish in the Parramatta Diocese. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Caritas partners say Gaza a ‘living horror movie’
Caritas Australia has received distressing updates from partners working in Gaza, where the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate rapidly. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Call to support Peter’s Pence appeal in 2025
Catholics around Australia are being encouraged to support the Peter’s Pence appeal on Sunday, June 29, the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. Source: ACBC Media Blog.