Tag: Pope Francis

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

Australian Catholic Anti-Slavery Network (ACAN): end of year wrap

ACAN has 47 Catholic entities of all shapes and sizes participating as voluntary and mandatory reporting entities or to advance anti-slavery efforts in other ways.

Caring for our Earth and our People

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'.

Seven-year Laudato Si action plan for environmental sustainability

June 5 is World Environment Day. At this time, we call to mind the recent launch by Pope Francis of the Vatican’s seven-year Laudato Si’ action plan to implement environmental sustainability in different sectors of the Church.

Leaders gather to consider Catholic policy response to COVID-19

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and Australian Catholic University's public policy think tank, the PM Glynn Institute, hosted an online roundtable this week to consider the Catholic policy response to COVID-19. The event drew together leaders from a range of ministries and fields, from within and beyond the Church. A discussion paper will be published after Easter summarising the key topics and themes, addressed during the roundtable.

Pope Francis’ prayer for women impacted by family and domestic violence

Each month, the Holy Father asks for our prayers for a specific intention. For February, Pope Francis is drawing our attention and prayers to the devastating impact of family and domestic violence. We join with him in praying.

Pope Francis addresses violence against women on Colombia visit

Pope Francis has condemned "verbal and physical violence towards women" and called for "respect" while addressing large crowds on a recent visit to Colombia. The Argentine pontiff, the first Pope to visit the country in over three decades, said that the Bible celebrates women who are strong and influential.

REVIEW, REIMAGINE, RENEW: Mission making a difference in a changing world

February 2016 conference: Review, Reimagine, Renew: Mission making a difference in a changing world. Much of the benefit of such gatherings is from the opportunity provided to engage with others there. Speakers were insightful and challenging, and helped us focus on key issues, including family violence, how we behave as organisations, and our alignment with the Pope's lived narrative of mercy.

Mission making a difference in a changing world

About 50 colleagues and friends of Catholic Social Services Victoria gathered in the Cardinal Knox Centre in East Melbourne last night for the launch of Review, Reimagine, Renew: Mission making a difference in a changing world. In the book, officially launched by Archbishop Denis Hart, leaders from Catholic social services and the broader church explore what it means to be a Catholic ministry, and what difference that makes to the communities being served.

Listening Learning Leading – 2013

Listening, learning and Leading – a conference on the impact of mission and identity on what we do and how we do it was held on 9 and 10 October 2013. Keynote speakers included international author and speaker, Chris Lowney; CEO of Jesuit Social Services, Julie Edwards; Sr Margaret Mary Flynn and Bishops Eugene Hurley.