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25.01.2022 Have you signed the petition yet? Join Caritas and agencies from all across Australia in the call to end COVID for ALL. Sign the petition today: https://www.caritas.org.au/end-covid-for-all

25.01.2022 Today is National Sorry Day...

24.01.2022 As lockdowns return for many Australians, we recognise that its never been more important to tackle COVID-19 together. Its not over until its over for everyone. We have one of the best healthcare systems here in Australia, but many of our neighbours are ill-equipped for a pandemic. Lets stand in support with our neighbours, and encourage the Australian Government to provide vital support to vulnerable nations by signing the pledge. Visit https://www.caritas.org.au/end-covid-for-all to show your support. #EndCOVIDForAll

24.01.2022 Catholic Earthcare invites YOU ... on a journey through the Season of Creation by joining this special Convocation a significant church event with a wide audience in mind and an amazing range of speakers. Explore the themes and register for the sessions that speak to you. You can register for all sessions or just what appeals to you. Its a unique opportunity to inform and inspire yourself about care for creation from a Catholic perspective. VIEW PROGRAM https://catholice...arthcare.org.au//ConvocationFlyerFinal.pdf Catholic Earthcare is a place and platform where the many, diverse voices within our church community come together, in dialogue, to help and co-create our shared future. The Convocation includes Formation sessions looking at the theological and moral imperative to care for our common home, Foundation sessions exploring the financial, economic, political and social spheres in which influence our common home, and; Action sessions exploring the transformative ways in which we can realise the need to care for creation. Sessions are designed to appeal to a wide range of audiences: eco-warriors, theologians interested in the spheres of our world across which sustainability operates, faith-inspired youth, and those wanting to answer our call for action to care for creation. Most importantly we have specialist sessions in finance and economics, designed to help us create real change across our church and our community. VIEW THE PROGRAM https://catholicearthcare.org.au//ConvocationFlyerFinal.pdf VIEW OUR SESSIONS & REGISTER HERE https://www.eventbrite.com/o/catholic-earthcare-australia-3 Note: The Season of Creation is an annual ecumenical celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home taking place from 1 September the World Day of Prayer for Creation to 4 October the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. This years event takes place within the context of the special Laudato Si Anniversary Year, which Pope Francis opened on Sunday, 24 May the 5th anniversary of his encyclical. The context for this year is the precarious state of Our Common Home, with Pope Francis asking, What kind of world do we want to leave those who come after us, to children who are now growing up? Catholic Earthcare Australia Caritas Australia

23.01.2022 Hope anchors the soul - Hebrews 6:19 #hope... Caritas Australia Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst

23.01.2022 In this latest edition of Caritas News read how our global brothers & sisters are finding hope in the midst of the coronavirus emergency. (We know that the situation continues to worsen since this publication went to print.) And check out our own Notre Dame College featuring on p.10. Caritas Australia Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst

22.01.2022 Week 3 of Fr Junray's Caritas Kitchen and we're invited to discover his Grandma's favourite & learn a few life lessons in the introduction! Support his fundraising efforts at https://fundraise.caritas.org.au/fr-junray Caritas Australia

22.01.2022 Let's all get behind Fr Junray and support his amazing, generous, creative idea... a great opportunity to learn a little about Asian cooking over the next few weeks! And we'll be supporting our most vulnerable sisters & brothers.

21.01.2022 How are you marking this Season of Creation? Have you joined in for any of the Catholic Earthcare Convocation Sessions yet? They've all been excellent. It's not too late to register for one or all of the last 4 sessions. VIEW SESSIONS & REGISTER HERE https://www.eventbrite.com/o/catholic-earthcare-australia-3 Catholic Earthcare Caritas Australia

20.01.2022 With your support, our on-the-ground staff have had an incredible impact on India. Here’s some examples of your generosity in action, helping vulnerable people to combat COVID-19.

19.01.2022 Solidarity & Support for Beirut Following Devastating Explosion Lebanon is reeling from the effects of the explosion in Beirut on Tuesday at 6pm local time. Over 135 people were killed, more than 5,000 injured and thousands affected, many of whom have slept in shattered homes and in the streets during a deadly pandemic. Loss of infrastructure is estimated to be in the vicinity of AUD $14-21 billion. Caritas Lebanon is working to assist the most vulnerable, which in this case ...is such a huge undertaking due to the sheer scale of people impacted. The most urgent needs are food, health and shelter. Hygiene kits, already essential to combat COVID-19, are even more essential to protect people from the toxicity dispersed into air from the 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate. Medications are needed with many supplies and hospitals directly impacted in the blast, coupled with the high number of injuries experienced. Material for clean-up and renovation is critical. Food insecurity is of major concern, as wheat stored at the port was destroyed and flour is sold only to bakeries, as per government decree. Caritas Australia has committed to provide immediate response in the form of crucial financial support as part of its already established Middle East Regional Appeal. Additionally, through its in-country staff and partners in Lebanon, the wider Caritas network is working to deliver: Food and water. Hygiene kits including masks and soap. Material for shelter repairs and the clean-up of debris. Medication and other health services. We stand in solidarity with the people of Beirut and the Lebanese community here in Australia at this time of enormous heartbreak and loss. The Lebanese Catholic community is a valued part of the Caritas Australia network. For any further information or to donate call 1800 024 413 or post PO Box 130 Numurkah or bank RHayesKStoneCaritasSandhurst BSB Number: 083-760 Account number: 66-451-1663 & email [email protected] Caritas Australia See more

19.01.2022 Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19, is ACTION DAY - grab a disposable face mask, write #ECFA on the front, and take a photo of yourself wearing it to share on social media, using the hashtag #EndCOVIDForAll. Speaking last week, Pope Francis said While we work for the cure of a virus that affects everyone without distinction, faith urges us to work seriously & actively to fight indifference..." Have you signed the pledge? www.caritas.org.au/end-covid-for-all Caritas Australia #EndCOVIDForAll

19.01.2022 Today is the first anniversary of Bp Shane's Ordination and Installation as the shepherd of the Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst. Happy anniversary, Bp Shane!

18.01.2022 The students of Notre Dame College, Shepparton wont let isolation stop them from standing in solidarity with our global community. This year, instead of doing ...their usual Caritas Ks walkathon, the students are holding a virtual event Push Up for a Hand Up! This virtual event aims to raise much needed funds to provide vital essentials to the most vulnerable communities. Will you give them the push they need? Lets go further together! https://lent.caritas.org.au/notre-dame-college-shepparton #gofurthertogether Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst

18.01.2022 Inmanuel, from Caritas Bangladesh, is on the ground in the crowded Cox's Bazaar Refugee Camp in Bangladesh where 1.3 million Rohingya people have fled to from Myanmar. Inmanuel, supported by Caritas Australia, is embracing the impact and change brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic to help protect, educate and save lives.

17.01.2022 This Sunday 5th July is Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Sunday designated by our Australian Catholic Bishops to celebrate and give thanks for the gifts that our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples bring to our Church and our nation and to reflect on our journey together. Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics number over 130,000 and are growing strongly. For the first time, a National broadcast of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday ...Mass will take place on 5 July from St Francis Xavier Cathedral in Adelaide. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples are inviting everyone to come Together in the Spirit to celebrate the gifts of spirituality and culture. The Mass will begin at 11.30am EST on http://www.natsicc.org.au/2020-atsi-sunday.html Youll also find heaps of other interesting resources on this website including a Virtual Acknowledgement & Fr Frank Brennans Homily Notes. Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst

17.01.2022 Archbishop Coleridge, Archbishop of Brisbane & president of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, comments here https://youtu.be/T9w6W0fW5Dc on the shocking events that sparked the Black Lives Matter protests around the world and calls Australians to put their own house in order too. He talks with Cynthia Rowan about Indigenous deaths in custody, the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and the development of parish Reconciliation Action Plans in the Brisbane archdiocese. Cynthia is a Birra Gubba woman, an accomplished educator, and a former member of the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council. You will find more ethical reflection on racism and the Black Lives Matter movement here https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au//black-lives-matter/ Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst ACBC Office for Social Justice

17.01.2022 BLACK LIVES MATTER Sherry Balcombe, Coordinator Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Victoria, shares her heartfelt dreaming of a better future for First Nations peoples: When I heard the news of George Floyds killing I was really sad, but not the least surprised. Now I am actually hopeful that something will be done to stop the ingrained racism in this country which most Australians choose not to see. I see Aboriginal deaths all the time in The Koori Mail and the National Indi...Continue reading

16.01.2022 In Laudato Si, Pope Francis has called us to hear both 'the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor'. Catholic Earthcare Caritas Australia

16.01.2022 Caritas is excited to let you know that our very own Roslyn Kuniata from our PNG office will be a speaker in a high profile event tomorrow, hosted by Business Chicks. When: Tomorrow, Friday 11th August, 12pm-1pm (AEST) Roslyn will be a panellist in the Business Chicks Masterclass COVID-19: Were All in This Together, alongside Rev Tim Costello, Executive Director of Micah Australia, and Professor Fiona Stanley, one of Australias leading epidemiologists. Journalist and TV presenter Melissa Doyle will be the moderator. The panel will discuss how COVID-19 is impacting the world's most vulnerable nations and outline solutions for how we can provide vital support. For more information, and to register for free, go to https://businesschicks.com/covid-19-together/

15.01.2022 As we navigate through this pandemic, it's heart warming to watch your kindness in action. Your generous support is helping the worlds most vulnerable people d...uring the COVID-19 crisis. Thanks to you, were providing lifesaving assistance across Asia, the Pacific, Africa, the Middle East and within our First Australian communities. Learn more at: https://www.caritas.org.au//caritas-australia-response-and #caritasoncovid19 #EndCOVIDForAll

14.01.2022 Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) have developed the beautiful prayer linked below to mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons on Thursday July 30th. https://acrath.org.au//Prayer-for-World-Day-Against-Traffi Caritas Australia also have great resources including prayers & lessons on the issue of human trafficking: Primary prayer Secondary prayer Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery (secondary)... Turn the Light On Modern Slavery prayer service See more

14.01.2022 Week 4 of Fr Junray's Caritas Kitchen has a treat for those with a sweet tooth, Thai Sticky Rice, prepared in the beautiful Oak Forest in Harcourt. Support his fundraising efforts at https://fundraise.caritas.org.au/fr-junray Caritas Australia

12.01.2022 This year marks the 75th anniversary of the first nuclear explosion and the atomic bombing of Hiroshima 6th August and Nagasaki 9th August. The Office for Social Justice has prepared a prayer to help the Australian Catholic community to mark the Ten Days for Peace in solidarity with the Church in Japan. The Ten Days for Peace which the Catholic Church in Japan celebrates each year was the response of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Japan to Pope John Paul IIs appeal at ...Hiroshima on 25 February 1981. It was the first time that a Pope had visited Hiroshima. Pope Francis also visited Hiroshima and Nagasaki in November 2019. At the Hiroshima Peace Memorial he declared that the use of atomic energy for the purposes of war is immoral, and that the possession of nuclear weapons is also immoral. We invite you to pray & share this prayer, especially from 6 to 15 August. Lord of all creation, make us instruments of your peace. Let us learn the lessons of the past, and put an end to nuclear weapons. Where there is hatred, let us sow love. May our love for each other and for all of your creation leave no place for making or owning weapons of mass destruction. Where there is injury, let us be bearers of your healing and pardon. May we create paths to dialogue, understanding and reconciliation. Where there is doubt, let us foster faith in you. May we let the weapons fall from our hands and know that you are God. Where there is despair, let us hold up hope. May our lives reflect your love in the face of violence, knowing that love is stronger than death. Where there is darkness, let us be bearers of your light. May our choices show that peace is possible. Where there is sadness, let us bring the joy of the Gospel. Amen. ACBC Office for Social Justice

12.01.2022 Fr Junray's Caritas Kitchen Week 1 - Check out the delicious chicken sate cooked at scenic Lake Tyrell then you can support his project at https://fundraise.caritas.org.au/fr-junray #caritasaustralia

11.01.2022 While we all learn to readjust our lives to a new normal in Australia, there are endless communities in Asia that are far from this reality. Ranmal Samarawickrama, Caritas Australias Asia Manager shares his concerns and the obstacles our brothers and sisters in Asia are up against and why your solidarity is urgently needed. Your support help protect, educate and saves lives. Donate now at: caritas.org.au/give #caritasoncovid19

11.01.2022 Our Sandhurst Diocese CARE FOR CREATION STATEMENT was launched earlier this month. This statement was prepared by the Care for Creation Working Group established by Sandhurst Adult Faith Education Reference Group and has been endorsed by Bishop Shane. All in the diocese are invited to join the Care for Creation working group for an online gathering which will offer a reflection on the new Statement followed by time for discussion sharing insights and possibilities. Two zoom opportunities: Friday 18 September 2020 10.30 11.30 am Tuesday 22 September 2020 7.00 8.00 pm To receive zoom link email [email protected]

09.01.2022 Amazing commitment by St Josephs School Cobram whose Caritas Ks event in Term 1 was cancelled due to school closures. On the second last day of Term 2, despite all that was happening, and other asks of school families, they held their Ks event. Undeterred by rain, the whole school carried buckets of water around the inside perimeter of the school in solidarity with those who walk, on average, 6 Kilometres every day for water. A meaningful action at any time but particularly ...now when were continually being reminded to wash our hands frequently with soap and water. Walking in solidarity with those who have no soap and only dirty water is truly kilometres for compassion. A commitment, no doubt enhanced by the fact that their RE Leader, Carmel Natale, completed a Caritas Global Justice course a few years back and travelled with the group to visit Caritas partnerships in Uganda. Thank you St Josephs from all at Caritas Australia. St Josephs School Cobram Caritas Australia Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst

09.01.2022 Today is World Development Information Day. Check out the 'Did you know?' below.

08.01.2022 Staff at St Mary of the Angels College Nathalia support the #EndCOVIDForALL Campaign along with more than 20K Australians who've signed the pledge and more than 185 health, business, faith & civil society organisations who've backed the call. You too can support the campaign by signing the pledge at: caritas.org.au/end-covid-for-all #EndCOVIDForALL Caritas Australia

08.01.2022 Let us pray with Pope Francis that the planets resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner. No to plundering; yes to sharing. Pope Francis September 2020 We are squeezing out the planets goods. Squeezing them out, as if the earth were an orange.... Countries and businesses from the global north have enriched themselves by exploiting the natural resources of the south, creating an ecological debt. Who is going to pay this debt? In addition, this ecological debt is increased when multinationals do abroad what they would never be allowed to do in their own countries. Its outrageous. Today, not tomorrow; today, we have to take care of Creation responsibly. Let us pray that the planets resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner. No to plundering; yes to sharing. See more

07.01.2022 It's all a matter of perspective! This image offers a very valuable one to reflect on.

07.01.2022 Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of the Philippines who have been hit by a second typhoon in a week. Super Typhoon Goni has left already vulnerable ...communities devastated and at risk. More than 345,000 people have fled to evacuation centres increasing the risk of spreading COVID-19. Vietnam and Cambodia also experienced widespread damage as the typhoon sweeps across the region. We are providing vital support through our Church and NGO partners on the ground. You can donate today to help distressed communities hit by the combined impacts of Super Typhoon Goni and COVID-19 at https://bddy.me/3oQqncr

07.01.2022 Watch here Fr Junray's Caritas Kitchen Week 2 - This time it's steamed trout with ginger & spring onions at Melville Caves - and then you can support his efforts at https://fundraise.caritas.org.au/fr-junray #caritasaustralia

05.01.2022 While Australia continues to feel the impacts of COVID-19, 75% of people in the most vulnerable countries lack access to clean soap and water. How can you combat COVID-19 without access to adequate sanitation? Our partners are working hard to distribute soap and face masks to keep people safe, but more help is needed. Its not over until its over for everyone. Help us to encourage the Australian Government to support our vulnerable neighbours during this crisis. Learn more and pledge your support at: caritas.org.au/end-covid-for-all #EndCOVIDForALL Caritas Australia

03.01.2022 TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL: MENTAL HEALTH IN AUSTRALIA TODAY Every year, the Australian Catholic Bishops release a Social Justice Statement related to current issues in Australia. Their latest Statement for 2020/2021 is entitled To Live Life to the Full: Mental health in Australia today. The Statement encourages faith communities, governments and each one of us, to make mental health a priority. It is a timely message in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. You can download th...e Statement at http://bit.ly/SocialJustice_2020 A new initiative this year is a podcast series presenting the content of the Statement together with conversations with a range of people who have specific knowledge & experience concerning the Issues that it raises. The link to the podcast series is also at http://bit.ly/SocialJustice_2020 and a range of podcast platforms. Just search for The Revolution of Tenderness podcast. The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the mental health of many members of our parishes, schools and communities. In fact, most of us will experience a mental health problem at some point over the course of our lives. Understanding mental health will help us to be aware of those who need our support. Our parishes, organisations and communities can be places of acceptance care and healing, not places of rejection, judgment or stigma. The Bishops invite us all to reject stigmatisation, to work for the transformation of social determinants of mental ill-health, and to call for policies and service provision that meets the needs of the poorest and most marginalised members of our community. Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Office for Social Justice Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst www.sandhurst.catholic.org.au/caritas-justice

03.01.2022 The Catholic Earthcare Convocation isn't over yet but I'm already more than ever convinced that we need to take action and we need to let our politicians know what's important. Sign the petition https://act.350.org/sign/say-no-gas-bailouts/

02.01.2022 Today 16th October is World Food Day! Take the Caritas Australia food quiz and see what you know about issues of food security and hunger in our world. https://www.caritas.org.au//primary-school/food-quiz.pptx

02.01.2022 Caritas Australia is astonished and inspired by the commitment of Notre Dame College Shepparton students who didnt let isolation stop them from standing in solidarity with our global community. This year, instead of doing their usual Caritas Ks 8 Km walk, they held a virtual event Push Up for a Hand Up doing something tough for those who are doing it tough! So proud of you Notre Dame! Each student videoed their push-ups and sent this into school where they were tallied f...or each of the 6 Houses recording over 35,000 push-ups! Throughout the event, School Captains hosted 2 hours of live-streamed entertainment including interviews with Caritas Australia CEO Kirsty Robertson, Bishop Shane & Sandhurst Caritas Coordinator, Kerry Stone. This virtual event is raising much needed funds to provide basic essentials to most vulnerable communities during this Covid 19 pandemic. You can applaud and support their amazing effort at https://lent.caritas.org.au/notre-dame-college-shepparton #gofurthertogether Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst See more

01.01.2022 Prayer to end COVID for ALL. #EndCOVIDForAll

01.01.2022 Week 5 and I'm a bit behind but you can't miss out on this amazing outdoor Filipino Breakfast. To help Fr Junray reach his Caritas Kitchen fundraising goal go to https://fundraise.caritas.org.au/fr-junray Caritas Australia