One of the nation’s longest running charity campaigns Project Compassion looks at the story of Thandolwayo from Zimbabwe, Halima from Bangladesh, Shirley from the Philippines. Thanks to Caritas, they have gained access to life’s basic needs, and are able to contribute to their community.

In this week’s promotion of Project Compassion 2022, we feature Shaniella from the Soloman Islands, who was faced with the uncertainty of her future when her a vocational school supported by Caritas Australia Solomon Islands school was hit by a landslide, flooding, and a cyclone. But thanks to donors, Shaniella can complete her skills training, with enough water and food to eat, and improved sanitation. By The Record.

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB reminded us this Christmas that the cultural ‘joy’ of the festive season does not always match the reality of the situation experienced by many, and that God’s hospitality is not given to those whose hearts are already too full to make room for Him.

For 7.6 million Australians, Christmas is the most stressful time of year – an experience that they share with Mary and Joseph, living through the myriad challenges of the first Christmas.