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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.
‘No mother should have to watch her children go hungry’
Caritas Australia’s annual Make Hunger History appeal this year highlights the urgent need to support families facing hunger in poverty-stricken regions like Ethiopia.
Vinnies launches online store for fans of ‘preloved’ fashion
The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW has launched an e-commerce Vinnies store where fans of pre-loved fashion can shop for incredible items for a fraction of the price. Source: 9Honey.
Caritas campaign calling for forgiveness of unjust debt
Vatican officials, charity workers, and internationally recognised economists came together yesterday to discuss debt reform in an online town hall organised by Caritas Internationalis. Source: Vatican News.
Vinnies restates its support for Uluru Statement
The St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia says it “recognises the past and present injustices experienced by First Nations people” and will “continue to work for legal reforms and the progressing of the Uluru Statement from the Heart”.
Volunteers ‘make us the country we are’
“Australia’s active volunteering sector makes us the country we are and St Vincent de Paul Society is a fine example of how volunteers can enhance the community’s strength,” says the charity’s national president, Mark Gaetani.
Caritas echoes Pope’s call for peace in Sudan as crisis enters third year
Caritas Australia has echoed Pope Francis’ call for peace in Sudan as the country’s humanitarian crisis enters its third year.
Vinnies CEO Sleepout marks its 20th anniversary
The Vinnies CEO Sleepout will this year mark its 20th anniversary, bringing together CEOs and senior executives from across Australia for a night outdoors to raise critical funds and awareness for Australia’s homeless.
Jesuit Mission launches appeal for victims of Myanmar earthquake
Jesuit Mission Australia is urgently appealing for support to help people affected by the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28.