Caritas Australia welcomes Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation ‘Laudate Deum’ on the climate crisis
05 Oct 23
Caritas Australia has today welcomed Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation, “Laudate Deum: To All People of Good Will on the Climate Crisis”.
Caritas Australia confirms attack on Caritas-Spes Ukraine warehouse, leaving 300 tons of humanitarian supplies burned.
22 Sep 23
Caritas Australia has confirmed that on the night of September 19, 2023, Russian troops hit an industrial enterprise in Lviv, where a Caritas-Spes Ukraine humanitarian aid warehouse was located.
Caritas agencies respond to devastating flooding in Libya
13 Sep 23
Libya has been struck by devastating flooding, which has caused thousands of deaths and widespread damage.
Caritas agencies respond to devastating earthquake in Morocco
12 Sep 23
Caritas agencies are responding to the devastating earthquake in Morocco, where over 2,600 lives have been lost and thousands have been injured.
A New Tool to Empower Australian Catholics to Live Laudato Si’
01 Sep 23
To commemorate the Season of Creation, Caritas Australia is launching a practical guide to support Catholic parishes, organisations, schools, individuals and households across Australia in developing their own Laudato Si’ Action Plan.
Caritas Australia launches appeal to support displaced people globally
29 Aug 23
The combined effects of conflict and the climate crisis have seen over 100 million people forced to leave their homes worldwide. To respond to this growing global need, Caritas Australia has launched a Displaced People Crisis Appeal.
Caritas urges Australians to give a gift this Father’s Day that helps Dads across the world
22 Aug 23
With Father’s Day around the corner, Caritas Australia is asking Australians to consider giving a gift to Aussie Dad’s that helps other fathers across the world who are living in poverty.
Online Launch to Celebrate the Season of Creation 2023
18 Aug 23
To celebrate the Season of Creation, Caritas Australia invites Catholic communities nationwide to attend an online launch on September 4 at 6:00 PM AEST, offering participants an enriching and informative experience through its Catholic Earthcare program.
Caritas Australia welcomes the new International Development Policy’s focus on climate action and gender equality
08 Aug 23
Caritas Australia welcomes the Australian government’s commitment to climate action and gender equality as key drivers of the new International Development Policy released today.
Timor-Leste and Australia working together to combat climate change in rural communities
04 Aug 23
Caritas Australia welcomed a delegation from Timor-Leste comprised of church and
government representatives to Sydney on Thursday morning. Also present were
members of the Aboriginal Carbon Foundation and Catholic Relief Services.
Sudan crisis continues leaving millions vulnerable
02 Aug 23
After months of protracted fighting, violence in Sudan continues to spread across the
country causing millions to flee their homes.
Australian politicians visit Caritas Australia’s program in the Solomon Islands
21 Jul 23
This week a delegation of six Federal MPs and Senators travelled to the Solomon Islands to gain a first-hand experience of Australian aid in action.
Catholic Earthcare Australia holds online screening of “The Forest Maker”
19 Jul 23
Taking inspiration from Laudato Si’ and in the lead up to National Tree Day at the end of the month, Catholic Earthcare Australia is holding an online screening of “The Forest Maker” this Thursday, 20 July from 6-8pm.
Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation celebrates their elders for NAIDOC Week
06 Jul 23
In celebration of NAIDOC Week 2023, and to commemorate this year’s NAIDOC theme ‘For Our Elders’, Caritas Australia’s First Australian partner, Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation, held a cultural event today in Mount Druitt in Western Sydney.
Australians want to see more government support for the Stolen Generations this Reconciliation Week
31 May 23
Against the backdrop of Reconciliation Week, research released last week by Caritas Australia shows that over two-thirds of Australians believe it is important for the Federal Government to address the legacy of the Stolen Generations.
Caritas Australia expresses support for Voice to Parliament
30 May 23
With compassion in our hearts, Caritas Australia embraces and supports the creation of
a First Nations Voice enshrined in the Constitution.
Hundreds feared dead after Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar and Bangladesh
17 May 23
The intense Cyclone Mocha crashed through Myanmar and southeastern Bangladesh on Sunday, making landfall between Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh and Myanmar's Sittwe with winds of up to 210 kilometres per hour.
Caritas Australia CEO Kirsty Robertson elected Vice President of Caritas Internationalis
16 May 23
The 22nd General Assembly of Caritas Internationalis (May 11-16) in Rome has elected Kirsty Robertson, CEO of Caritas Australia, as the new Vice President of Caritas Internationalis, to serve the Confederation over the next four years across 162 national Caritas member organisations.
Caritas Internationalis welcomes its thirteenth President, Archbishop Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi
15 May 23
The 22nd General Assembly of Caritas Internationalis (May 11-16) taking place in Rome has, on the evening of May 13, elected Archbishop Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi as the new President of Caritas Internationalis to serve the Confederation over the next four years.
Vietnamese Community in Wollongong raise $13,791 for the victims of the Türkiye/Syria Earthquake
11 May 23
On Sunday 16 April, the Vietnamese Community in Wollongong (VCA) raised an incredible $13,791 at a fundraiser dinner for Caritas Australia, to support people impacted by the Türkiye-Syria earthquake.
Caritas Australia urges continued focus on the world’s most vulnerable
09 May 23
Caritas Australia acknowledges the ongoing commitment of the Australian Government to our region in the latest Federal Budget.