April Prayer Intentions
We explore Pope Francis’ prayer intention for April which focusses on non-violence.
harrison.pocknee@catholic.org.au
Earth Hour
Earth Hour is marked on the last Saturday evening in March. It’s a simple way to demonstrate your commitment to effective climate action in Australia and globally.
National Refugee Week
We provide information about National Refugee Week, this year’s theme and how you can get involved. We also provide information on this year’s Palm Sunday Rallies for Refugees around the country.
International Day for the Elimination of Racism
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is marked on 21 March. These days, in Australia, we mark this day as Harmony Day. This helps us to appreciate the benefits of a multicultural Australia, but it can also ignore the hard questions about how racism still exists in Australia and effects the lives of many people. We provide some information on how you can challenge racism in society.
Prayer for Survivors of Abuse
The victims and survivors of sexual abuse are the focus of Pope Francis’ prayer intention for March. In speaking about it, the Pope sets out some significant challenges for the Church in how it treats victims and survivors.
Project Compassion
We’re in the middle of Lent, but it’s not too late to support the development work of Caritas Australia, not only by your weekly contributions at Mass, but also by organising community fund raising events. Learn more about what you can do.
World Water Day
World Water Day is marked on March 22. We share some information on the impact on poor people of water scarcity.
Getting Involved in the Voice Campaign
Faith leaders have issued an open letter to political leaders, calling for support for the referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. We share information on how and why you should get involved.
Challenging Slavery at Easter
Peter Arndt, Director of the Office reflects on Advent and particularly on seeing God with us each day. The hustle and bustle of this time of year can stop us seeing and hearing God in our day-to-day lives. He urges us to keep Christ in our celebrations of Christmas by remembering and including people excluded from society and our brother and sisters in the environment in our celebrations. Peter farewells Patrice Moriarty who is moving on from her support of the Office.
From the Director
Peter Arndt, Director of the Office reflects on Advent and particularly on seeing God with us each day. The hustle and bustle of this time of year can stop us seeing and hearing God in our day-to-day lives. He urges us to keep Christ in our celebrations of Christmas by remembering and including people excluded from society and our brother and sisters in the environment in our celebrations. Peter farewells Patrice Moriarty who is moving on from her support of the Office.