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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Caritas Australia confirms attack on Caritas-Spes
Caritas-Spes Ukraine employees were unharmed, but the warehouse with everything inside burned to the ground, including 33 pallets of food packages, 10 pallets of hygiene kits and canned food, 10 pallets of generators and clothes are confirmed as destroyed.
Online launch to celebrate the Season of Creation 2023
An ecumenical celebration, the Season of Creation is an opportunity for us all to express our shared commitment to the environment, with this year’s theme being ‘Let Justice and Peace Flow.’
Australian politicians witness Caritas Australia at work in the Solomon Islands
The cross-party group of Parliamentarians was able to witness how local communities are dealing with the impacts of inequality, climate change and natural disasters.
Caritas Australia CEO Kirsty Robertson elected Vice President of Caritas Internationalis
The 22nd General Assembly of Caritas Internationalis, held 11 to 16 May in Rome has elected Ms Robertson to serve the Confederation over the next four years across 162 national Caritas member organisations.
Caritas Australia thanks schools and parishes for incredible Project Compassion fundraising over Lent
The launch of Project Compassion 2023 saw more than 200 Masses held across the country with a Caritas Australia Representative speaking about Project Compassion.
In Perth, more than 2,000 students heard from Caritas Australia’s CEO, Kristy Robertson, who shared her first-hand experiences working with Project Compassion at an event co-hosted by Servite College and St Kieran’s Catholic Primary School.
PROJECT COMPASSION 2023: Laxmi now excelling in education, dreams of becoming a civil engineer
Laxmi is now excelling in her studies and working towards her dream of becoming a civil engineer. She has become a mentor to other girls in her village, encouraging them to stand up for their rights and creating lasting change For All Future Generations.
PROJECT COMPASSION 2023: Generous support sees Caritas Australia continue mission of helping lift vulnerable communities out of poverty
Every day, more than 200 million children miss out on school, around 690 million people experience extreme hunger and 2.2 billion people cannot access clean drinking water.
Mary’s yes serves as an inspiration at launch of Project Compassion 2023
Perth Catholics have this year been invited to think about the great yes that Mary spoke when the angel told her she was to become the mother of Jesus.
Thu learns new living skills thanks to Caritas Australia local partners
Living with a disability in rural Vietnam presented many challenges for Thu, who worked mainly as a rice farmer. Thu joined the Empowerment of People with Disabilities program, supported by Caritas Australia through our local partners, the Centre for Sustainable Rural Development (SRD).
Catholic Mission stands in solidarity to support people of Turkey and Syria
Facing the distressing situation in Syria and Turkey, Catholic Mission is taking action to support missionaries who are providing vital emergency support and pastoral care in this time of suffering.
