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Locality: Lavender Bay

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Address: 19 Mackenzie Street 2060 Lavender Bay, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.catholicmission.org.au/

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25.01.2022 When he was 11, Dara lost his right hand and most of his sight following an accident with a landmine. Living in a rural part of Cambodia, he would have struggled to access education and basic needs because of disability. See how Dara lives his day-to-day life in this inspiring video, with a hope and fulfilment and a view from all angles. You can visit his home, join him at school and even play along at game time. Its a total 360 experience! In 2020, you can support the Arrupe Centre through your school by registering online at https://socktober.org.au. Programs like this need your support now more than ever. Socktober uses the world game of soccer to encourage students to learn about mission and social justice, core parts of the Catholic curriculum. The six-week Socktober Challenge makes learning about mission at home easy and fun.

24.01.2022 As 2020 draws to a close, the reality of the impact of COVID-19 is still before our eyes, but missionaries around the world share their commitment to continuing their work, and spreading hope. The continued support of friends and donors from all backgrounds in this difficult year is what continues to sustain all our works around Australia and throughout the world. In recognition of this you can find the messages of hope in many languages; from Arabic to Zulu, with Mandarin in between. #WeAreStillHere

23.01.2022 Socktober 2020 is kicking off! Today, Catholic Missions fun and exciting schools engagement program, Socktober, will launch with a celebration at St Laurences College in Brisbane. As we approach World Mission Month, thousands students around the country will learn about mission and social justice through the stories of communities around the world. Socktober enables them to have fun while making a difference. St Laurences is one of over 100 schools that have already jumped on board in 2020 to sock it to poverty and kick goals for kids around the world. Is your school registered? Head to www.socktober.org.au today to get involved and make an impact.

23.01.2022 The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the whole world in so many ways. While Australia is still at risk, and we must remain vigilant, there is a sense of hope we can continue to flatten the curve. Other countries are not so lucky. What Catholic Mission and the international network of Pontifical Mission Societies can do, is to help some of the most vulnerable people in the world, says Catholic Mission National Director, Fr Brian Lucas. As one Africa Cardinal has explained, the economic restrictions might mean his people will starve before they are infected with the virus.

23.01.2022 Give your loved ones the gift that gives back this Christmas! Catholic Mission's Life-Giving Gifts represent Church-run mission programs around the world that reach out to children and communities in need, and make a truly meaningful gift. With options for every budget, and the opportunity to personalise either a printed card or an e-card, Life-Giving Gifts are the perfect gift for your family and friends. Purchase your gifts now at https://catholicmission.org.au/gifts.

23.01.2022 The many ways that we all adapted to the difficulties of 2020 provide the foundation for our hope in 2021. We thank the teachers of Pyinya Sanyae Institute of Education (PSIE) and St Monica's Boarding House, Myanmar, for sharing their experiences over the past 12 months. Visit https://www.catholicmission.org.au/psie-myanmar-update to find updates on the project, and to discover more about how the the resourceful teachers and students have adapted to the reality of COVID-19.

22.01.2022 Socktober is going right across Australia this year! Our friends at Catholic Education WA have spread the word to schools across Western Australia. Check out our video to get all the information you need about this fun and exciting program. Are you on board yet? Register today! www.socktober.org.au

22.01.2022 We are here for the common good; to be a more inclusive society and to bring also the joy of life everywhere ... we look with a positive vision and, I would say, with hope and joy and happiness." Bishop Enrique Figaredo Alvargonzalez has witnessed firsthand the struggle of people with disability in Cambodia who have faced years of stigma and lack of opportunities such as education and gainful employment. This is the driving force behind his passion for working to ensure that people with disability are empowered and are able to life a fulfilling life. Please go to https://catholicmission.org.au/cambodia to learn more about Bishop Enrique and the missionary work of the Church in Cambodia.

21.01.2022 The Holy Father, Pope Francis, announced in May, the venerable Pauline Jaricot, the founder and inspiration of Catholic Mission and the Pontifical Mission Societies, has taken another step on her journey to sainthood with the recognition of a miracle attributed to her intercession.Whilst we await the official date of the beatification, we can still rely on her intercession. Her charism of prayer and charity, which guides all our mission activities is told in more detail in th...e latest edition of Mission Today. Its a truly inspiring story, we hope you enjoy. Read the story: https://www.catholicmission.org.au/mission-today-winter-spr

21.01.2022 Education is key to empowering children from disadvantaged backgrounds to break free from the cycle of poverty. Learn more about how you partner with the Lideta Catholic Cathedral School in Ethiopia this Christmas and give the gift of education to those in need at https://www.catholicmission.org.au

20.01.2022 On this the first Sunday in Advent, David McGovern, Brisbane Diocesan Director, reflects on the season. "Preparations for Christmas are in full swing and the excitement of the season is an opportunity to reflect on our mission to let "colour" and joy take over our hearts, minds and homes. We find the courage to play our role in brightening the bleakness of those in need. The Christmas story is, at its heart, a tale of new life being born into darkness, of hope for the world replacing fear and oppression."

19.01.2022 Education is one of the many challenges in the rural areas of northern Ghana. But thanks to the life-changing work you support through Catholic Mission, the children and young adults living here will benefit greatly from the enhanced skills of teachers training at St Vincents College, who will live and work in these rural villages. Despite the impact of COVID-19, with lockdowns and restrictions, it hasnt stopped the school from achieving its ambition: to provide aspiring teachers with the best training in northern Ghana.

19.01.2022 Chen's parents are grateful for the ongoing support of Bishop Enrique "Kike" Figaredo Alvargonzalez and the Arrupe Centre, without which, they would find it challenging to provide Chen with the specific care he needs after his landmine accident. Please give generously today to ensure that Bishop Kike and the Arrupe Centre can continue providing life-giving care for people with disability like Chen at https://catholicmission.org.au/cambodia.

19.01.2022 Chen was only 16 years old when he lost both of his legs in a landmine accident near his home. Fearing that he would not be able to continue his education or help his family, Chen was grateful that Bishop Enrique and the Arrupe Centre reached out to him in his time of need and empowered him to not only finish high school, but to continue into university study and gainful employment. Your gift can help the Arrupe Centre continue this life-giving mission work for other children and young adults like Chen in Cambodia. Donate today at https://catholicmission.org.au/cambodia.

19.01.2022 Today is the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, the Cathedral of the Diocese of Rome. Its a chance to acknowledge Catholic Mission's role as a Pontifical agency committed to Mission and Evangelisation around the world. The Pontifical Mission Societies are relied upon by Pope Francis to work in communities, with church leaders, and with children, in more than 160 countries. Connor reflects on the role he plays with Diocese around the world to help them recognise their vision of mission.

19.01.2022 When Chen woke up in hospital after stepping on a landmine he immediately knew that his life would never be the same. Thankfully the Arrupe Centre, run by the Church in Cambodia, reached out to Chen and his family during this time of need. They provided Chen with practical support and opportunities that would help him to build his future. The important work of the Arrupe Centre can only continue with the support of people like you. Please give generously today to continue empowering people with disability at https://catholicmission.org.au/cambodia.

18.01.2022 Yesterday our team in Catholic Mission - Brisbane was on hand for the national launch of Socktober 2020 at St Laurence's College - official. We're proud to have St Laurence's on board this year, along with already over 100 other schools across the country! Let's kick some goals and sock it to poverty! For more info please visit www.socktober.org.au

18.01.2022 As the Australian arm of the Pontifical Mission Societies, Catholic Mission plays a vital role in supporting mission work around the world, such as the Arrupe Centre in north-western Cambodia. Started in 2001 by Bishop Enrique 'Kike' Figaredo Alvargonzalez, the Centre provides education, healthcare and opportunities for children and young adults with disability due to landmine incidents or other illnesses such as polio or cancer. Please go to https://catholicmission.org.au/cambodia to learn more today.

18.01.2022 Help form the future leaders of the Church in areas of conflict by supporting seminarians like Benjamin in Cameroon. Over the past five years, unrest and violence has filled the streets in north-western Cameroon. Many young men, like Benjamin, are following their call to the priesthood to help serve those in need. Please give generously today to support Benjamin and his fellow seminarians through their spiritual and practical studies so they can become effective Church leaders for their communities. Donate today at https://catholicmission.org.au/cameroon, or by texting 'give' to 0488 854 436.

18.01.2022 St Thomas Aquinas Major Seminary is preparing the future leaders of the Church in Cameroon. These men will not only support those in their faith communities but will be advocates for change, and provide care for all in need. You can help support them in their journey to the priesthood by donating today at https://catholicmission.org.au/cameroon or by texting 'GIVE' to 0488 854 436.

18.01.2022 Catholic Mission supports the community dialogue to end child immigration detention. Heres the latest discussion.

18.01.2022 COVID-19 isn't going to get in the way of World Mission Month. Wollongong's Bishop Brian Mascord and our Diocesan Director, David Harrison have teamed up to inspire the students of the Wollongong Diocese with a reminder that the call to be missionary disciples continues here and now.

17.01.2022 Thank you for being there for children, communities and Church leaders during these unprecedented times.

16.01.2022 With your ongoing support of the work of Catholic Mission, you can be a part of transforming education in Myanmar. Since opening in 2017, Shwe Hintha Education is providing children from all backgrounds with foundational learning and skills. There are around 100 students across kindergarten and primary years at the school, with a goal to soon offer secondary education. In the latest edition of Mission Today we focus on the schools unique teaching methods, and how it is dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. #WeAreStillHere Read their story: https://www.catholicmission.org.au/mission-today-winter-spr

16.01.2022 This has been an unprecedented year and its hard to imagine when there was a time before bushfire, drought and COVID-19 emergencies took hold. While it has been a truly challenging time for many, never more has the network of the Pontifical Mission Societies been so vital. Catholic Mission is an organisation committed to serving those in greatest need. Our Annual Report, with updates and stories from around the globe, is an example of all the projects that we support. We commend this report to you and again thank you for your generosity. #WeAreStillHere Read it online: https://bit.ly/2DTa5N7

15.01.2022 Give your loved ones the gift that gives back this Christmas! Catholic Mission's Life-Giving Gifts represent a range of Church-run mission programs around the world. By giving a truly meaningful gift you can reach out to children and communities in need. There are options for every budget, and you can personalise either a printed card or an e-card for your family and friends. Purchase your gifts now at https://catholicmission.org.au/gifts

15.01.2022 Towards World Mission Day. Agenzia Fides, the international information services of the Pontifical Mission Societies, has put the work of Catholic Mission here in Australia in the spotlight in the lead up to World Mission Month.

14.01.2022 The Arrupe Centre program is critical in providing learning and growth opportunities for young people with disability and their families, and Bishop Kike says we can learn from the giraffe and how it lives side by side with different animals in the wild. When the giraffe sees something wrong, it will move gently, and the other animals will follow. As humans we can learn from this: close gentle leadership of others who are different. Hear more from Bishop Kike in this special message of hope.

14.01.2022 A generous tax-deductible gift this end of financial year can make a great difference for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Give today and support those in need at catholicmission.org.au/give.

14.01.2022 "We find that our hearts expand as we step out of ourselves and embrace others" (no. 89) Pope Francis' most recent encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, was released a little over a month ago, and while much has been written about it already, Bishop Enrique's insights on "meeting God in the village" act as the building blocks for the solidarity that Pope Francis speaks of.

13.01.2022 Tomorrow is the last day before the end of the financial year! Make your tax-deductible donation today at catholicmission.org.au/give!

13.01.2022 Did you know? In 2012 Catholic Mission was a founding member of the End Child Detention Coalition (ECDC), which advocates for the release of children from immigration detention alongside 26 other member organisations from across Australia, We invite you to join us and Dr Sarah Mares, child and family psychiatrist, and Conjoint Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychiatry at the University of NSW, as she presents findings from her recently completed PhD on the child immigration detention in Australia state of play. The webinar will be moderated by Hayat Akbari, current Chair of the Youth working group at the Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network. Follow the link to find out more, and register at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P6dk4NKfTvG0OQnAfzt64w

13.01.2022 The Socktober campaign saw students from more than 370 schools across Australia, including Mary MacKillop College, Kensington SA, join with us to 'sock it to poverty', on behalf of the people of Cambodia. Thousands of students across the country showed solidarity with their brothers and sisters overseas, offering their prayers, kicking goals and raising over $100,000 for children in need. Thank you to all who participated this year and we can't wait to have you on board again for Socktober 2021!

13.01.2022 We're only a month out from Children's Mission Day, which is celebrated on the 21st of October. Students from right across Australia are preparing to engage with mission through the Socktober challenge and preparations are kicking up a gear in Brisbane as Fr. John Echewodo offers a prayer of commissioning.

12.01.2022 Providing education is one of the many challenges in the remote areas of northern Ghana but the children and young adults living here will benefit greatly from the enhanced skills of teachers training at St Vincents College, who will live and work in these rural villages. In the latest edition of Mission Today we learn the college has achieved a new level of teaching accreditation and how, despite current COVID-19 restrictions, is still striving to provide the best teacher t...raining in northern Ghana. This is just one example of the life-changing work you support through Catholic Mission that will make an ongoing difference for those in need around the world. See the story: https://www.catholicmission.org.au/stamp-of-approval-teache

12.01.2022 Sister Louise Horgan and the Good Shepherd Sisters in Thailand are reaching out to men, women and children from disadvantaged backgrounds through these difficult times. However, their work relies on the support you can provide. Please help Sr Louise and the Sister continue their life-giving work today at catholicmission.org.au/thailand.

11.01.2022 Many people are giving up. They think God doesn’t hear us. But many of us continue to trust in God we cry to him in our pain, says Annie, who lives near Cameroon's largest city, Douala. Due to the ongoing conflict many families have been forced to flee to north-western Cameroon. These families need the spiritual and practical support of the Church more than ever. Your gift today can help men like Benjamin become priests who will serve families and communities in need. Please donate today at https://catholicmission.org.au/cameroon, or by texting 'GIVE' to 0488 854 436.

11.01.2022 Thank you for giving so generously to our End of Financial Year appeal this year! Your combined gifts will make a difference in the lives of children and communities in need, and will support current and future Church leaders around the world. Keep an eye out for updates in the coming months!

11.01.2022 The We Are Still Here global video launched as part of World Mission Month, connects more than 30 missionaries and mission partners based in over 25 different countries, speaking their own languages and the languages of those they work with. And we recognise the many languages of donors, friends and supporters whose generosity supports projects around the world. Here you can find the messages of hope in French, German, Italian, Maltese, Spanish, and Slovak. https://www.catholicmission.org.au/stories-from-around-the-

10.01.2022 Sister Louise Horgan from the Good Shepherd Sisters in Bangkok is grateful for the generosity of supporters through these unprecedented times. This is just one of the many vital mission programs around the world that are supported through the gifts of donors like you.

10.01.2022 Those who remember Dara will be amazed at how much he has grown since he featured in the World Mission Month Campaign just last year. His enthusiasm for life is undimmed, and it's clear how much your generous support has been able to achieve at the Arrupe Centre. He has undergone surgery to correct his eyesight he continues to flourish with the help of the Arrupe Centre as he shares more about his daily life, his progress, and his hopes for the future.

09.01.2022 Dont forget to make your tax-deductible gift by 11:59pm tonight! Donate now at catholicmission.org.au/give.

09.01.2022 We hear [gun] shots every day it is very troubling, traumatic actually. We have to transform this situation. Benjamin* is passionate about the work ahead of him when he becomes a priest in his local community in Cameroon. As unrest in Cameroon shows no sign of easing it is more important than ever to support seminarians like Benjamin through their studies. By going to https://catholicmission.org.au/cameroon, or texting 'GIVE' to 0488 854 436 today, you can make a real difference.

09.01.2022 Despite the difficulties of 2020, the tireless works and generosity of supporters continues in so many ways. One such example is the Catholic Mission Christmas Market to be held this Sunday the 6th of December from 1pm 5pm at The Gardens on Forest, 746 Forest Road, Peakhurst, NSW. If you're in the area be sure to show your support and enjoy live entertainment, refreshments, auction items, gifts and more. All proceeds will support the work of Catholic Mission.

06.01.2022 There has been an overwhelming response to the videos of Bishop Enrique "Kike" Figaredo Alvargonzalez. Here you can find out more about Bishop Kike, his great work in Cambodia, and his words of wisdom for us all. https://www.catholicmission.org.au/meet-bishop-enrique-figa

06.01.2022 Located between Bangladesh and Myanmar, Nagaland and home to the Good Shepherd Seminary. In the latest edition of Mission Today read the story of second year seminarian David Zholia. As a child, David would see missionary priests teaching catechism, sharing the Gospel as Mass, and running the Catholic school and boarding home he attended. The work of the priests in his community made such an impact on David that it is the reason why he chose to follow this vocation. Your su...pport of programs like this through Catholic Mission help to ensure that David and seminarians like him around the world are given the best formation and training to help them become effective Church leaders. #WeAreStillHere Read their story: https://www.catholicmission.org.au/mission-today-winter-spr

06.01.2022 Today, landmine accidents are still prevalent in Cambodia, a cruel reminder of the country's trouble past, even for those who, like Chen, were not yet born during the tumultuous years of the Khmer Rouge regime and civil conflicts that followed. With 100 accidents on average occuring each year, places like the Arrupe Centre are crucial in providing support and empowering children and young adults with disability, as well as helping their families. Please visit https://catholicmission.org.au/cambodia to learn more about the work of the Church in Cambodia in helping landmine accident survivors.

05.01.2022 There is one week left this financial year! Make your tax-deductible gift and help children, communities and Church leaders through the COVID-19 pandemic today at https://www.catholicmission.org.au/give.

05.01.2022 World Children's Day was first established in 1954 and is celebrated annually to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare. Our work with children at Lideta Catholic Cathedral School is the focus of this year's Christmas Appeal. The students whose lives are changed by the Scholarship Program are among the thousands whose lives are shaped by our programs and through our partnerships overseas, while here in Australia thousands more children take up the missionary challenge of standing in solidarity with others through their prayer and activities during World Mission month, as well as Socktober. Happy World Children's Day!

05.01.2022 Just as we are still here for our mission partners, so are our faithful supporters. Listen to this heartfelt message of encouragement from Noreen to missionaries around the world.

05.01.2022 Pope Francis has highlighted his passion for the Pontifical Mission Societies, known in Australia as Catholic Mission, recognising mission is at the heart and identity of the Church, and the worldwide network reflects the rich variety of people with a thousand faces. These faces are featured in an inspirational video that connects more than 30 missionaries based in over 25 different countries speaking a variety of languages. Produced by Catholic Mission, the global awarenes...s campaign, launched as part of World Mission Month, is being shared with Pontifical Mission Societies around the world. Bishop Kike, a familiar face to supporters of Catholic Missions programs, and a tireless advocate for people with disability in Cambodia, also features in the video. Inspired by the words of the Holy Father, you are invited into the family of missionaries around the world who say: we are still here. https://www.catholicmission.org.au/wearestillhere #missio #catholicmission #zusammenhalten #seguimosaqui #wearestillhere See more

04.01.2022 Programs such as the Arrupe Centre, run by Bishop Kike in Battambang are critical in providing learning and growth opportunities for young people with disability and their families in Cambodia. As special symbol of a disabled Christ worn by Bishop Kike invites us all to join the power of salvation. When we represent Jesus as disabled, what we want to say is that Jesus is in solidarity with people with disabilities.... Acting upon the needs of those with disability, especially children, caused by landmine accidents, polio and other illnesses, Bishop Kike created the Arrupe Centre to provide a safe, supportive place for them to rehabilitate. Christ is in solidarity with their suffering.

04.01.2022 Today we celebrate the World Day of the Poor. In his message to the faithful to mark the day, Pope Francis has called attention to the shared responsibility to stretch forth your hand to the poor(Sri. 7:32). He reminds us that a smile that we can share with the poor is a source of love and a way of spreading love. An outstretched hand, then, can always be enriched by the smile of those who quietly and unassumingly offer to help, inspired only by the joy of living as one of Christ’s disciples. It is this very response by generous supporters and donors that enables us to continue our work in the world and in turn be rewarded with the smiles of those we help.

04.01.2022 In Ethiopia's capital city, Addis Ababa, many families struggle to cover basic costs such as school fees for their children due to the high cost of living and limited job opportunities. Through the Lideta Catholic Cathedral School scholarship program, the Church is reaching out to families in need. By providing scholarships, we can ensure that many more children don't miss out on vital education. Commenced and overseen by Sr Carmen Sammut SJA, the scholarship program aims to provide support for children most in need to help them create a bright future for themselves. You can partner with Sr Carmen today and support this life-changing program by donating at https://catholicmission.org.au/christmas.

04.01.2022 In Cambodia, young people struggle to access basic education, because of disability. But your support can be life-changing for someone like Dara. When he was 11, he lost his right hand and most of his sight following an accident with a landmine, which still litter the countryside where he lives. But even in despair there is hope, Dara has an opportunity to lead a fulfilling life. Programs such as the Arrupe Centre, run by Bishop Kike in Battambang are critical in providing ...learning and growth opportunities for young people with disability and their families in Cambodia. By participating in the Socktober program, school students across Australia can kick goals for children in need, just like Dara. To find out more visit https://www.socktober.org.au

03.01.2022 Did you know today is World Television Day? The only station you'll ever need to stay up to date with everything that's happening with Catholic Mission within Australia and around the world is Catholic Mission TV. Tune in and subscribe today!

03.01.2022 A recognition that everyone and everything is interconnected has never been more important. If we live with this awareness then we'll make the right choices for our future together. Jenny Collins-White from Catholic Mission Australia says that this is a central message in her work of Mission Formation and Education.

01.01.2022 I know I have something to contribute. I just want to do something simple, to be of service. Benjamin is confident that his time at the seminary will allow him to serve his community and provide support during these challenging times. However, the rising cost of living means that many seminarians cannot afford to continue their studies without assistance. Will you support men like Benjamin to continue their formation in turn supporting communities in need well into the future? Please give today at https://catholicmission.org.au/cameroon, or by texting 'GIVE' to 0488 854 436.

01.01.2022 For the students, this is a golden opportunity to access a scholarship to one of the best schools in the country. The ethical formation of the school impacts students positively and helps them to become good citizens, educated and give back to the community. Sr Carmen Sammut, SJA. At the Lideta Catholic Cathedral School in Ethiopia providing education for children is paramount. Sr Carmen Sammut SJA has created a scholarship program to reduce barriers for children from disadvantaged or vulnerable backgrounds to access quality education. Your gift this Christmas can help provide a scholarship for children whose families cannot afford school fees. Give now at https://www.catholicmission.org.au/christmas