Tag: Catholic Social Services Victoria

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.

Reconciliation Week 2026: Reflections, Resources & Actions

In National Reconciliation Week 2026, how can we be 'All In'?

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.

A time to connect at CSSV Annual Dinner

More than 150 organisational members, associate members, life members, and friends of Catholic Social Services Victoria (CSSV) joined together on the evening of Friday, August 8, for the 2025 CSSV Annual Dinner. 

Walking Together for Truth: A Shared Step Towards Justice and Healing in Victoria

On Wednesday 18 June 2025, more than 5,000 people gathered at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance and walked together to the steps of Parliament House, completing the final leg of the 500-kilometre journey led by Commissioner Lovett over 25 days across Victoria.

Parishes taking action on domestic and family violence

Awareness about the terrible experiences and impacts of domestic and family violence is growing, and Catholic parishes in Melbourne are taking up the challenge of addressing violence in our communities by asking ‘what can we do’? On Saturday 15 March 2025, over 50 people gathered in a hall at St Brigid’s Primary School, Mordialloc to attend a Domestic & Family Violence Forum organised by the Justice Action Group at St Mary of the Cross Parish, Mordialloc and Aspendale.

Celebrating our common mission at the CSSV Christmas gathering

The CSSV community gathered for an end-of-year Christmas event on Friday 6 December 2024, offering an opportunity to come together and to reflect on and celebrate the year that has been.

The Governing Role of the CSSV Council

CSSV is guided by the diverse personal and professional experience of representatives from across our member organisations and the four dioceses of Victoria. These individuals make up the CSSV Council.

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.

World Day of Migrants and Refugees -Sunday 29th September 2024

The World Day of Migrants and Refugees is observed each year as a time to learn about, listen to, and pray for and with those who have been forced to flee their homeland.