Pastoral and spiritual care forms an important part of a holistic approach to accompanying people who face significant life challenges. Very little attention, however, is often paid to the spiritual needs of people with disability – despite this being a vitally important aspect of the lives and wellbeing of many people.
Edmund Rice Services – Mt Atkinson operates a community-based service in Melton’s growth corridor which is in Melbourne’s western suburbs. With the lockdown restrictions in Victoria growing into months, Mark Monahan, Executive Officer of Edmund Rice Services – Mt Atkinson recognised the need to provide extra support for its local community.
VMHC provides a Carer Support program that delivers a wide range of support services, so carers can take a break and enjoy some time for themselves.
The First General Assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia commenced on Sunday 3 October, with the Opening Mass broadcast from St Mary’s Cathedral in Perth. Led by president of the Plenary Council and Archbishop of Perth, Timothy Costelloe SDB.
With the first assembly of the Plenary Council beginning on October 3rd 2021, the Council of Catholic Social Services Victoria (CSSV) has written an open letter to members of the Plenary Council.
More than 120 people attended an online event hosted by CSSV to hear reflections and ‘next steps’ from a number of key speakers who attended the National Summit on Women’s Safety held from 6-7 September.
CSSV welcomes our new Member and Community Relations Coordinator, Antony brings to the role his own deep faith and commitment to member support and collaboration. He's also a husband, father, musician, and a self-confessed ‘governance and policy nerd’.
Catholics across the country are being urged to consider how they can pray for and offer practical support to neighbours around the world as the Church marks the World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sunday 26th September.
Australia’s major church denominations and leading Christian NGOs have come together in a mission to support Afghan refugees, launching the Christians United for Afghanistan campaign.
The Bishops of Victoria have released a pastoral statement expressing their commitment to compassionate outreach for the people of Afghanistan throughout the world and here in Victoria. It follows a statement released by Executive Director of Catholic Social Services, Josh Lourensz last week.