Holding the Light Service
Now in its ninth year, the service is invitational and held in a spirit of welcome. It is open to all who wish to engage in a period of quiet, lament, and prayer/reflection on the tragic results of violence and in hope for a better future for our communities.
Reflections on the NATSICC Spirituality Retreat 2024
Kate Stilwell, CSSV Office Manager, reflects on four days spent at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC) Spirituality Retreat.
CSSV September Newsletter
Find CSSV and member news, information about events and more in the September edition of the CSSV newsletter.
Our mission is to assist the Catholic Church in Victoria to fulfil the gospel imperatives to:
Stand in solidarity with and serve the poor, disadvantaged and marginalised; and work for a just, equitable and compassionate society.
Catholic Social Services Victoria (CSSV) is the peak body for Catholic social services across the state. Underpinned by Catholic social teaching, CSSV works with its 40+ member organisations to assist the bishops and broader Catholic community across Victoria, to fulfil the gospel imperatives to stand with and serve the poor, disadvantaged and marginalised.
“If someone helps an elderly person cross a river, that is a fine act of charity. The politician, on the other hand, builds a bridge, and that too is an act of charity. While one person can help another by providing something to eat, the politician creates a job for that other person, and thus practices a lofty form of charity that ennobles his or her political activity.”
Pope Francis, Fratelli Tutti, #186
Latest Updates
Supporting young people in care to be their best – MacKillop residential care staff recognised in Victorian Awards
MacKillop Family Services staff were commended for going above and beyond to support vulnerable children, young people and families at Resi ROCKS, an annual event that brings together residential care workers from across Victoria.
Soiree raises funds for Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project
Cabrini Choir in collaboration with St Joseph’s Music Ministry held a Soiree in Cabrini Chapel Malvern, raising an incredible $2400 to support the wonderful outreach work of the Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project who assist those seeking asylum in our community.
The Governing Role of the CSSV Council
CSSV is guided by the diverse personal and professional experience of representatives from across our member organisations and the four dioceses of Victoria. These individuals make up the CSSV Council.
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