Latest Newsletter – December 2022
Read about member news, a reflection on 2022 and Christmas celebrations, and more!
Spirit of Joy at CSSV 2022 Annual Dinner
In a spirit of joy and gratitude, more than 100 guests attended the 2022 Catholic Social Services Victoria dinner on Friday, 11 November.
CSSV 2022 Victorian Election Statement
Read CSSV’s recent Election Statement which calls on newly elected parliamentarians to Prioritise Vulnerable Victorians.
Whole-of-Church Response to Domestic Violence
Social Justice Sunday is 28th August, which provides an opportunity for all to pause and consider the causes and structures that sit behind harm, inequality, and injustice that are present in our society and what we might all be prayerfully and practically involved in—joined with others as a community and society—to together address these issues.
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
Charity Sector Town Hall Meeting: Community Building
Community building was the focus of a ‘Charity Sector Town Hall Meeting’ attended by Catholic Social Services Victoria on Tuesday 13 December. This was one of three online forums hosted by the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury following similar forums held in-person in each of the capital cities around Australia.
Action for those impacted by domestic violence
CSSV was pleased to join events held during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence including the Walk Against Family Violence and Holding the Light, an ecumenical service of lament.
Farewell to CSSV and Thanks for the Memories
Gordon Preece reflects on some hightlights of working at CSSV.
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