Easter Reflection
The Chair of the Bishops Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service, Bishop Vincent Long, offers us an Easter reflection on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.
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Easter Greetings
An Easter message from the Office and a reminder about making ethical Easter egg purchases.
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.
Learning More about Catholic Social Action
We offer someinformation about a new series of workshops which aim to help Catholics to ground their social and environmental action in the Bible and Catholic teaching. The workshops will also offer skills for taking action more effectively and strategically.
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.