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Charity Natural disasters

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.

Natural disasters Southeast Asia

Church in Myanmar ‘deeply touched’ by Pope’ message

Pope Francis has offered prayers for the people of Myanmar, who have been “suffering so much because of the earthquake”. Source: Crux.

Charity Natural disasters

Caritas launches appeal after more than 1600 die in Myanmar quake

Caritas Australia has launched an appeal following the catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck near the city of Mandalay on Friday, killing more than 1600 people and at least 18 in neighbouring Thailand. 

Mental Health Natural disasters

Mater mental health expert warns of ‘cyclone anxiety’

A Mater youth mental health expert has warned that Tropical Cyclone Alfred may leave cases of ‘cyclone anxiety’ in its wake. Source: Catholic Health Australia.

Natural disasters

Vinnies NSW and Qld launch appeals for Alfred victims

The St Vincent de Paul Societies in NSW and Queensland have launched appeals to help people who have been impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Natural disasters

Churches reach out to local communities hit by floods and winds

Queenslanders are rallying after Ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred brought flooding rains and damaging winds to parts of the state across the weekend. Source: Catholic Leader.

Natural disasters

Cathedral, churches closed as Alfred draws closer to landfall

Churches and schools across South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales are cancelling Masses and events ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Alfred expected on Friday or Saturday. Source: Catholic Leader.

Natural disasters

Catholic schools in cyclone’s path announce closures 

Catholic schools in south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales have closed as the states prepare for Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which is forecast to cross the coast on Friday, bringing destructive winds and the risk of life-threatening flooding. Source: ABC News.

Natural disasters Queensland

Townsville bishop calls for prayers for flood-ravaged Ingham

Ingham-raised Isabella Melara said she had been in constant contact with her mum, who was among the thousands of locals trapped by floodwaters surrounding the Queensland town. Source: The Catholic Leader.