Category: Catholic formation

Celebrating past, present and future at the 2026 Annual Dinner

CSSV celebrated two significant milestones at the 2026 Annual Dinner, which drew together 200 friends and colleagues.

Encounter and connect

In the spirit of connection and support, a few weeks ago, the Archbishop, Fr John Petrulis and CSSV Executive Director, Josh Lourensz jumped in the car to visit three different Catholic organisations and some of their centres of service and care on the west side of Melbourne. Connection and solidarity was the brief for these visits – a demonstration of pastoral care and concern in understanding better their hopes and challenges.

Finding hope together: Insights from Catholic Connect workshop

In an era characterised by unpredictability and instability, the recent Catholic Connect workshop provided a crucial space for around 80 leaders within the Catholic community to engage with the essential theme of Leading with Hope in Uncertain Times. This collaborative initiative between CSSV and the Catholic Development Fund, featured the insightful perspectives of three distinguished female leaders—Commissioner Micaela Cronin; Sr Joan Healy RSJ AM and Annie Carrett.

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.

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.

CSSV Committee Feature Series: Catholic Ethos & Identity

Why do we have Catholic social services? How do we stay true to purpose in the way that we operate, offer services and consider our place in the world? How do we apply Catholic Social Teachings to our contemporary context? These are questions at the heart of the purpose of the CSSV Catholic Ethos and Identity Committee.

Mission Inspired Leadership Program 2024

Offered again in 2024, Catholic Social Services Victoria has designed a four-part learning experience to equip seasoned and emerging leaders as well as expert practitioners with the conceptual tools and approaches they need to deliver social impact and thrive sustainably for the common good.

2023 Annual Dinner focuses on housing and homelessness

Housing and homelessness were key topics of conversation at this year’s Catholic social services annual dinner held at 53 South Wharf Promenade, by the banks of the Yarra River in Melbourne.

Reflection: Mission Conference 2023 One heart, many voices

Peter Diamond CSSV Engagement and Project Lead shares his reflections from the Mission Conference 2023: One heart many voices

Social Services Sunday 2022

Sunday 18 September 2022 marks Social Justice Sunday within the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne. This is an opportunity to give thanks and pray for all who stand with and support those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable in our communities.