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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.
‘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.