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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.
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.
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.
Thousands of families at risk as death toll continues to rise from Türkiye- Syria earthquake
More than 12,000 people have been killed in this week’s earthquake in Türkiye-Syria Earthquake, with thousands more injured or trapped in the rubble.
Caritas Australia raises over $3.5 million for Ukraine Appeal
Since the start of the conflict, Caritas Australia has raised more than $3.5 million for its Ukraine Appeal.
2022 PROJECT COMPASSION Week Two: Biru’s determination makes a difference
Caritas recipient Biru’s resilience and determination to overcome the odds has inspired others in his community who are living with a disability to become independent and self-reliant. By The Record.
Project Compassion 2021: Over 50 years of compassion and generosity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buC0--N2pRc
“For over half a century, generations of Australians have participated in Project Compassion. The initiative has raised millions since it began in 1965 – making it one of the nation’s longest running charity campaigns.”
For many
Australians, including Caritas Australia’s CEO Kirsty Robertson, Project Compassion’s iconic collection boxes have...
Caritas welcomes additional support for regional COVID-19 response and recovery
Caritas Australia welcomes the government’s announcement in last week’s federal budget that Australia will increase economic support for COVID-19 response and recovery in its region by $304.7 million over the next two years.
Caritas Australia launches Social and Ecological Justice Animators programme
Caritas Australia, the Catholic Church’s international aid and development agency, has launched a new community engagement plan to communicate the good news of our Church’s social and ecological justice work with parishes, schools, and young people (aged 16 to 25).
Caritas Australia provides $50k to support Beirut following explosion
Caritas Australia has this week provided an initial $50,000 in crucial emergency relief as part of its Middle East Regional Appeal.
