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.
During Victoria's latest lockdown period in August, Coles Local Fitzroy on Johnston Street has donated six trolley’s worth of food to St Mary's House of Welcome. Given the great need in the local community, this donation was particularly welcomed.
The Australian Catholic Bishops’ 2021-22 Social Justice Statement, Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor urges us, as staff and volunteers of Catholic social services and as a part of the Catholic community, to reflect on ‘the bigger picture’ and act together on social, economic and ecological issues.
Over the last few months, the Mercy Action and Spirituality Hub in North Carlton has offered free art and drawing classes. Facilitated by local artist, Phil Kreveld, the weekly art classes have provided a space for community engagement and to learn skills in pencil and watercolour painting.
The Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Statement 2021-22: Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor, affirms that 'we human beings need a change of heart, mind, and behaviour'.