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Catholic bodies launch appeal for victims of bombings in Lebanon
Two Catholic bodies are urging Australians to express their solidarity with the people of Lebanon. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Cooking up a more inclusive, welcoming and generous society
More than 200 people are expected to attend the fourth annual Parramatta Street Feast today – a call to share a meal with those battling life on the lonely fringe of society. Source: Parramatta Diocese.
Students get valuable life – and cooking – lessons
St Clare’s High School, Taree students are learning essential life skills by helping community members who need support to access hot, nutritious meals. Source: mnnews.today.
Think of a clothing donation as a financial donation: Vinnies
The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW this week held a clothing collection in the heart of Sydney, asking people to donate as much as possible in one big effort.
Charity launches emergency campaign to help Church in Lebanon
Pontifical charity Aid to the Church in Need has announced an international emergency campaign to raise at least 1 million Euro ($1.6 million) to assist the Church in Lebanon, as it strives to cope with the tremendous challenges caused by Israeli airstrikes and ground assault.
Caritas focuses attention on food crisis in Horn of Africa
On World Food Day today, Caritas Australia is bringing attention to the food crisis in the Horn of Africa, where 18 million people face severe hunger.
Vinnies South Australia announces election of new president
The St Vincent de Paul Society South Australia has announced the election of its new state president, Geraldine Hawkes. Source: The Southern Cross.
Vinnies urges Government to address childhood poverty
The St Vincent de Paul Society is calling on the Australian Government to address childhood poverty, with one in six Australian children living below the poverty line.
Caritas mobilises to provide emergency relief in Lebanon
Caritas Australia partners are responding to the intensified crisis in Lebanon, as Caritas Internationalis expressed “grave concern” at the “significant loss of life and injury, particularly among civilians”.