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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Project Compassion helps Irene secure a brighter future for herself and her family
Despite the difficulties for her mother to afford school fees, Irene attended school for as long as she could.
Project Compassion spotlights Lam’s journey from isolation to independence
Spending most of his time at home completing household chores with his family, harvesting vegetables, feeding chickens and cooking meals, Lam felt increasingly isolated and far from his dream of becoming a graphic designer.
Project Compassion sees clean water delivered to students in Samoa
Through the support of Caritas Australia and the generosity of its supporters, Caritas Australia was able to partner with Caritas Samoa to support Toefu-ata’iga’s school.
Caritas Australia calls us to Unite Against Poverty for Project Compassion 2025
Caritas Australia has announced the launch of Project Compassion 2025, its Lenten fundraising and awareness appeal. Annually, 1,700 schools and 1,200 parishes across Australia take part, with Caritas Australia calling on the community to Unite Against Poverty for Project Compassion this year.
Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion launches The Long Walk for Water
Each year, 1,700 schools and 1,200 parishes across Australia take part through school and parish events that remain at the heart of Project Compassion.
Catholic Earthcare to host Season of Creation workshop
Catholic Earthcare Coordinator, Alice Carwardine, for Caritas Australia, said as Catholics we are called by God, and the writings of Pope Francis, to show greater care for our common home.
NATIONAL: Kirsty Robertson steps down as Caritas Australia CEO
During her time as CEO, Kirsty stewarded the organisation through a pandemic and transitioned to new governance with the incorporation of Caritas Australia.
Caritas Australia CEO shares stories of impact from Vietnam
In Vietnam, up to 8 percent of the population are people with disability, with 75 percent living in rural areas, and experiencing lower rates of literacy and paid employment.
Catholic teachers and leaders offered a new certification in Catholic Social Ecology
Catholic Institute Western Australia Managing Director, Dr John Topliss said students wanting to advance their education or religious education degrees to a Masters can now incorporate Catholic social teaching, and the role of God and integral ecology, into their studies – and indeed, into their future careers as a result.
Caritas Australia celebrates 60 years of love and compassion in action
Caritas Australia CEO Kirsty Robertson said Caritas means love and compassion in Latin. Photo: Supplied.
Caritas Australia is celebrating its 60th year, with The Catholic Overseas Relief Committee that later became Caritas Australia, having been founded in 1964.
That same year, Catholic parishes in Adelaide conducted the first Lenten appeal, raising money for a fishing boat to support th...
