COVID-19 and acts of ‘unusual kindness’ – the call to every Christian community.
Expert panel should set payment rates to keep people out of poverty
July 16, 2020
The St Vincent de Paul Society’s National Council has called on the Federal Government to establish an expert panel to advise it on revisions to Social Security payment rates that were originally designed to keep people out of poverty.
Local and international stars serenade in song for Project Compassion
June 19, 2020
Shortly after the commencement of Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten appeal Project Compassion, the coronavirus pandemic struck the country, closing schools, workplaces and churches and leaving the nation largely confined to our homes. With the growing need for Caritas Australia to help protect vulnerable communities globally from the virus, singer Gary Pinto and his band of star-studded collaborators stepped in to raise spirits and much needed funds.
Eternity above Sydney Harbour
June 05, 2020
20 years after Eternity was shared with the world at the Sydney Millennium Fireworks and in the opening ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, the one-word sermon appeared above the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Friday 5 June.
A local message with a global impact
May 22, 2020
Just four simple words are comforting the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable communities, as they face the devastating impacts of the global COVID-19 crisis.
Bishops to entrust Australia to Mary Help of Christians
May 21, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect Australians’ lives, including their worship, the Catholic bishops will entrust the country to the care of Mary Help of Christians on her feast day next week.
Pope Francis' Message for World Communications Day
May 18, 2020
I would like to devote this year’s Message to the theme of storytelling, because I believe that, so as not to lose our bearings, we need to make our own the truth contained in good stories.
Celebrate Laudato Si’ Week with Pope Francis
May 14, 2020
“Let's take care of creation, a gift of our good Creator God. Let's celebrate Laudato Si' Week together.”—Pope Francis