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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.
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“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
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CSSV Committee Feature Series: Domestic Violence Working Group
Prevention of family and domestic violence continues to be a key strategic priority for Catholic Social Services Victoria and our Domestic Violence Working Group plays a central role in progressing work in this area.
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Mission Inspired Leadership Program encourages participants to keep mission at the forefront
Now in it’s ninth year, the CSSV Mission Inspired Leadership Program 2024 has been an opportunity for leaders across our sector to be encouraged and invigorated in their work as we collectively seek to enact the gospel within social service settings.
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Farewell and thank you to Fr Joe Caddy
With the recent announcement by Pope Francis that Fr Joe Caddy AM has been appointed as Bishop of Far North Queensland, CSSV would like to take this opportunity to congratulate and thank Fr Joe for his years of faithful service and guidance.
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