Two days ago a national report into violence against Australians with disability was tabled. Our country should be utterly ashamed and heartbroken at the despicable, unfair and cruel treatment of our mothers, fathers, friends, spouses, brothers, sisters, children, fellow human beings. There are stories of violent rapes, beatings, ridicule and deaths due to neglect. These … Continue reading A Shared Shame→
President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Cardinal Peter Turkson has invited all Bishops to support with ‘prayer, word and action’ the worldwide People’s Climate Marches happening this weekend. In a letter to Bishops worldwide, Cardinal Turkson said, ‘Speaking at the World Meeting of Popular Movements earlier this year, Pope Francis observed that … Continue reading Cardinal Turkson Appeals for all Bishops to Support People’s Climate Marches→
The current issue of Act Justly has arrived! This month we cover our Archdiocesan Social Justice Gathering, the Housing Affordability crisis, the good work being done by Australian Religious Against Human Trafficking as well as students at Domremy College, Five Dock. We also have a packed Events page and a round-up of this year’s Micah … Continue reading Act Justly – November Issue→
On 9 September 2015, the Federal Government announced Australia’s decision to welcome 12,000 Syrian refugees fleeing persecution in their home country. The Archbishop of Sydney, Anthony Fisher OP, has echoed Pope Francis in calling on all Catholics to respond generously to the official Archdiocese of Sydney appeal by providing whatever assistance they can. HOW … Continue reading Syrian Refugee Appeal→
Prayer vigil for a world without poverty By Catholic Weekly Staff writers October 15, 2015 Hundreds of Christians from churches across the country have gathered in prayer vigils this week to pray for our nation’s leaders and Australia’s contribution to a world without extreme poverty.Almost 200 participants of Micah Australia’s annual Voices for Justice event … Continue reading Prayer vigil for a world without poverty→