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Catholic charities in Queensland say demand for help has skyrocketed
Queensland charity Rosies and the St Vincent de Paul’s Society are seeing unprecedented levels of need as the housing crisis deepens across the state this Homelessness Week. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Hope in every step as Jesuits walk for Myanmar
Participants in Jesuit Mission Australia’s “One Foot Raised” campaign helped to bring attention to the suffering of people in Myanmar and raised more than $53,000.
Increased hostilities compound Lebanon’s economic crisis
Caritas Australia has launched its Lebanon Emergency Appeal in response to an economic crisis that the World Bank has identified as one of the worst in 150 years.
Hobart City Council backs Vinnies social housing development
Hobart City Council is now backing a St Vincent de Paul Society social housing development for vulnerable older women, after the charity slashed its assessment of how much extra traffic the building would generate. Source: ABC News.
Departing chief ‘personifies what Caritas represents’
After nearly five years in the role, Kirsty Robertson has announced her resignation as Caritas Australia’s chief executive officer, effective from August 9.
Faith leaders join call to reject Productivity Commission recommendation
Jewish and Islamic leaders have joined the Catholic Church in urging the Labor Government to reject a Productivity Commission recommendation they say could allow a government agency to appoint and remove religious leaders. Source: The Australian.
On the road to ending slavery
Supporters of Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) raised more than $10,000 for the charity at the annual Run Melbourne event on Sunday.
Bishops call on Labor to reject Productivity Commission report
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference says the Albanese Government should reject the Productivity Commission’s recommendations to exclude religious organisations from deductible gift recipient status and to abolish Basic Religious Charities.
Caritas workers in Gaza forced to evacuate after missile strikes
Safety concerns over nearby missile strikes forced Caritas Jerusalem staff to evacuate two medical points in southern Gaza on the weekend. Source: Caritas Australia.