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St Joseph the Worker

Feast of St Joseph the Worker 2025

The 2023 Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with a Disability shone a light on the many struggles faced by people with a disability.

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Refugees on PNG and Nauru

A significant number of refugees continue to be held in PNG’s Manus Island Regional Processing Centre, despite its closure to new arrivals years ago. These individuals, many of whom have been detained for over a decade, face severe uncertainty regarding their futures.

Wear It Purple

Wear it Purple

Wear It Purple Day is 30 August. Why not wear something purple on the day? Take the opportunity to explain to others why you are doing it. Let God’s love shine in the lives of everyone who experiences fear and rejection including young LGBTQI+ people!

Social Justice Statement 2024-25

In the 2024 – 2025 Social Justice Statement, “Truth and Peace: A Gospel Word in a Violent World”, Australia’s Bishops scrutinise the signs of our own troubled times, observe the violence around us, and ask why it is so. They also ask what is needed if there is to be peace.

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Modern Slavery

Despite global awareness and efforts to combat it, modern slavery affects an estimated 40 million people worldwide, with significant numbers in the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia.

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Truth and Peace

In the 2024 – 2025 Social Justice Statement, “Truth and Peace: A Gospel Word in a Violent World”, Australia’s Bishops scrutinise the signs of our own troubled times, observe the violence around us, and ask why it is so. They also ask what is needed if there is to be peace.