The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney along with a number of different organisations have joined the call to extend income support for all. This is in response to researchers’ fear that COVID-19 has created a humanitarian crisis among international students and migrant workers in Australia. We call on the Government to extend income support for all. … Continue reading CALL TO EXTEND INCOME SUPPORT TO ALL TO AVOID A HUMANITARIAN CRISIS→
Laudato Si’ Week: 16-24 May 2020 Early in 2020 Pope Francis called for a week-long celebration and call to action for the fifth anniversary of his encyclical Laudato Si’ on care for our common home. The theme for Laudato Si’ Week 2020 is “Everything is Connected”. The theme is taken from the encyclical itself which … Continue reading Laudato Si’ Week 16-24 May 2020→
World Day of Prayer to end the COVID-19 Pandemic Pope Francis has called for all believers to unite in an interreligious day of prayer, fasting and works of charity to help end the pandemic. At the weekly General Audience on 3 May 2020, Pope Francis appealed for the Day of Prayer on 14 May 2020 … Continue reading World Day of Prayer to end the COVID-19 Pandemic→
Every year Fair Trade Day is celebrated on the second Saturday of May. It is a global event that aims to draw attention to the importance of purchasing FairTrade products. Many of the goods we purchase are tainted by child labour and modern slavery but the fair trade mark ensures that producers are paid a … Continue reading World FairTrade Day – 9 May 2020→
