Caritas working to end domestic violence
Dominic, 47 is a former teacher and father of six from Papua New Guinea. In 2016, he became involved with the Caritas Australia’s Safe House and Family Anonymous programs and turned a difficult life and an unhappy relationship around.
First assembly of Plenary Council postponed
In response to the dramatic changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the bishops of Australia have made the “difficult, but necessary” decision to postpone the first assembly of the Plenary Council.
Catholic hospitals join with public hospitals as part of commonwealth agreement to fight COVID-19
Australia’s largest grouping of not-for-profit health providers, Catholic Health Australia, welcomed the news that the Morrison Government will ensure its hospitals will be able to continue the fight against coronavirus.
Gary Pinto urges support to protect the world’s most marginalised
Australian singer, songwriter and musician, Gary Pinto is urging thousands of school children, teachers, churches and families across Australia during this challenging time, to stand in solidarity with those most marginalised during Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion.
Channel 7 to broadcast St Mary’s Cathedral Easter services
Catholics around Australia will be able to watch Easter services live on national television from St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney.
Catholic Church playing its part in COVID-19 response
The Catholic Church is inviting its various agencies across the country to consider what facilities could be made available to support national efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19 within the community.
Caritas making a difference in Malawi
Tawonga is a 10-year-old girl, living with a disability. She lives in a village in northern Malawi in a region plagued by food insecurity and poverty.
Join Caritas to help protect the world’s most vulnerable people from coronavirus
As Australia intensifes its response to meet the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19, Caritas Australia is urging thousands of school children, teachers, churches and community leaders across Australia to get involved in Project Compassion and act in solidarity with those most marginalised globally.