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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Appeal demonstrates generosity of Perth Catholic community
WA Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office Director Deacon Greg told The Record that in partnership with the St Vincent de Paul Society, who also made a significant financial contribution, WACMRO assisted 28 newly arrived families, mainly mothers and children in 2022.
Help for Australians in Need urged as rates move higher
National President Claire Victory said the 2 November decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to increase the official rate by 25 basis points to 2.85 per cent will hurt Australians already doing it tough.
A new era begins for Vinnies WA
Outgoing Vinnies WA President Gladys Demissie reflects on her term, noting that ‘Success only happens when we’re all in it together.’
Incoming President David Kennedy, from the Subiaco Conference, has previously served on State Council as Vice President. The father of four children and six grandchildren enjoys golf, swimming, cycling, oil painting and some minor consulting work with old client friends.
Doing it tough for Passages
A new and unique fundraising event from St Vincent De Paul Society WA aims to be a great motivation for supporters to ensure participants have the ultimate bragging rights.
Financial counsellor wipes one million of debt for Peel residents
Dozens of Peel residents have kicked off the new year with fresh hope after a local Vinnies financial counsellor Liza Chatterton (picture) had over $1 million of their debts waived in 2021. By Jill Mather.
New document on social teaching brings about reflection on core principles
On 21 January, the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia released a document Catholic Social Teaching: Dreaming as a Single Human Family. Photo: Sourced.
The National
Council of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has released a fresh
reflection on Catholic Social Teaching, the principles which have underpinned
the Society’s work for over 150 years.
Speaking at the
launch of Ca...
Harvey Mini Vinnies acknowledged for community work
A group of primary school students from Harvey have been recognised with a Catholic Identity award for primary schools, which is part of the Quality Catholic Education Awards – for bringing the school community together.
Vinnies launches 2021 Winter Appeal to support homelessness
SVDP National President Claire Victory said that historically low wages and cuts to income support, coupled with rising house prices and the decline in affordable rental accommodation, are pushing more families into homelessness. Photo: Supplied.
As
Vinnies responds to a growing demand for services following the end of
JobKeeper and cuts to Job Seeker, the National Council of St Vincent de ...
Vinnies invite WA community to have a Good Night In
In recent times many of us have experienced disconnection and isolation. We know that maintaining close relationships, having support, and staying connected to friends and family is vital, especially when times are tough. For over 65,000 Western Australians experiencing hardship each year, their only means of support is Vinnies WA. The Vinnies Good Night In on Friday 7 May, is simply about staying in for the night with friends, family, or work colleagues and donating what you would have spent on a night out.
SVDP answers the suffering, even as stores close
As the St Vincent de Paul Society in WA closes its stores in response to COVID-19, the Society says it is well aware of the unique role that its conference members will play in meeting the needs of those Australians who will be most challenged by the measures designed to restrict the pandemic.
