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St Vincent de Paul celebrates 160 years of compassion
Compassion means allowing another person's suffering to enter our own heart, Bunbury Bishop George Kolodziej SDS has said.
Delivering the homily at the 160th Anniversary Regional Mass of the St Vincent de Paul Society WA held at Our Lady of the Bay Catholic Church, Busselton, Bishop George reflected on the compassion of Christ and the vital role that compassion continues to play in the Soci...
Australians urged not to look away from Russia-Ukraine conflict
Caritas Australia is urging Australians not to look away as Ukrainian families endure another devastating wave of attacks, with young people forced to sit critical exams in the aftermath of mass bombardment.
On the night of 2 June, Russia launched a massive attack across multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Kharkiv and Dnipro, using 73 missiles and more than 650 drones. The strikes hi...
Vinnies launches Winter Appeal 2026
As winter approaches, the St Vincent de Paul Society is calling on Australians to support the Vinnies Winter Appeal 2026, with new data showing the increased depth of financial pressure now facing households already struggling to get by.
A new YouGov survey commissioned by St Vincent de Paul Society found more than half of Australians (55 percent) say they have had to reduce spending on ess...
We have to know Jesus: Archbishop Costelloe tells clergy
Speaking at the 2026 Clergy Conference, held Tuesday 14 April to Thursday 16 April at Newman College Amphitheatre, Archbishop Costelloe headlined the conference with his speech entitled, ‘Do you love me?’. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth.
As Christian disciples, and therefore and in a particular way as ordained ministers in God‘s Church, we have to know about Jesus, about who He was ...
Caritas Australia thanks all who united against poverty in 2026
As Project Compassion 2026 draws to a close, Caritas Australia has extended heartfelt thanks to communities across the country for once again uniting against poverty, with schools, parishes and supporters taking up this year’s powerful call to justice, solidarity, and hope.
Inspired by the theme Unite Against Poverty, Project Compassion 2026 drew on a poignant moment from John’s Gospe...
Suffering, injustice and hardship do not have the final word: Bishop-Elect Nelson Po Easter Message 2026
By Bishop-elect, Nelson Po
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ
Each year the celebration of Easter invites us to proclaim again the great truth at the heart of our faith: Christ is risen.
In the resurrection of Jesus, the darkness of Good Friday gives way to the light of hope. Yet we know that for many people today, hope can sometimes feel distant.
Bishop-Elect Po is congratulated ...
