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Money raised at festival to go to victims of NSW floods
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has announced proceeds from this year’s Christmas at the Cathedral event will go directly towards providing relief and recovery to the victims of the New South Wales flood disaster. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Vinnies welcomes new protections for vulnerable consumers
The St Vincent de Paul Society has welcomed the Senate’s passage of reforms to protect consumers from spiralling debt through payday loans and consumer leases.
Caritas expresses gratitude in first ‘Thank You Day’
Long-term and first-time donors to Caritas Australia received personal phone calls, emails and handwritten cards from the charity’s staff this week for its first ever “Thank You Day”.
Vinnies calls out high-earning Reserve Bank governor over wage comments
The St Vincent de Paul Society says low-income workers and income support recipients should not be expected to carry the burden of lowering inflation by living in increasing poverty while company profits and executive salaries move ever higher.
Molong’s Ukrainian refugees return the favour
Little did the volunteers preparing a home for Ukrainian refugees in central west New South Wales know that just weeks later they would find themselves homeless and in need of charity from those they had welcomed. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Pope’s appointment of administrator will not affect Caritas Australia
The appointment of a temporary administrator of Caritas Internationalis will not affect the mission and work of Caritas Australia, says the humanitarian organisation’s chief Kirsty Robertson. Source: The Southern Cross.
Pope appoints temporary administrator to Caritas Internationalis
Pope Francis has suspended the secretary-general and other top officers of Caritas Internationalis, appointing a temporary administrator to oversee management policies and to prepare for the election of new officers in May. Source: CNS.
Archbishop Coleridge appointed to Caritas board
Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge has been formally appointed to the board of Caritas Australia and will begin his tenure this week.
Vinnies NSW chief announces resignation
St Vincent de Paul Society NSW chief executive officer Jack de Groot has announced his resignation after six years leading the organisation’s response to the needs of people experiencing poverty and disadvantage.