Social Justice

Harmony Day 2025

Mar 21, 2025
Harmony week is full of festivities with school assemblies, national costume days, morning teas, concerts, and fairs across schools, businesses, community groups, and federal, state, and local government agencies.
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World Water Day 2025 - Growing up on a Barrier Island

Mar 19, 2025
The ocean, the coastline, the inlets on the bay, the sandpipers scuttering about and seagulls flying above, the rolling clouds, red sun and yellow moon, salty air, the marshes and grassy dunes, horseshoe crabs, butterfly clams were my steady companions and teachers. In their presence, I felt a divine…
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Voices of mission: Columban Fr Pat Visanti - Pakistan

Mar 18, 2025
Columban Fr Pat Visanti continues his mission work in Pakistan, dedicating himself to helping those less fortunate. Alongside the Pakistan mission team, he works tirelessly to support those in need.
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Columbans sign Joint Interfaith Statement on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

Mar 05, 2025
In the Columban Region of Oceania, we have experienced environmental damage and dislocation of local people because of nuclear testing in Maralinga in South Australia and Mururoa in the Pacific.
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World Day of Social Justice 2025: Promoting Equality, Inclusion, and Human Rights.

Feb 18, 2025
Responding to the realities of the poor and marginalised has been at the core of the Columban mission in countries like Peru, where the realities of the people require action that is fuelled by love to help liberate them from the impacts of poverty, violence, and constraints on education and capacity…
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2025 International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking - Feast of Josephine Bakhita

Feb 08, 2025
In the spirit of this Jubilee year, we are called to be pilgrims of hope in the midst of human agendas that revolt against God’s love and justice
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Led by Faith

Jan 20, 2025
Sometimes, God calls us little by little.
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Firm in faith

Nov 19, 2024
Although I had heard St Bernadette’s story many times as a child, it touched me differently than before. Bernadette reawakened in me the tradition of saints, mission, and service. She tapped into my parents’ efforts to instil a Catholic tradition and faith
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International Day of the Girl Child – October 11th, 2024

Oct 11, 2024
This year’s theme of “Girl’s vision for the future” conveys the need for action and the persistent hope for a better future that does not diminish the critical years of a girl’s childhood development.
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PREDA - Offers a safe home to ninety children

Sep 20, 2024
At Preda, they can continue their studies and have a full life until safe and secure reintegration. They receive financial assistance from Preda to continue going to school when they are reintegrated.
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The theme for Season of Creation 2024 ‘To hope and act with Creation’

Aug 23, 2024
The Season of Creation, running from September 1st to October 4th, is a growing and meaningful part of the Church's liturgical calendar, encouraging Christians to reflect on their connections with God, people, and the environment.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday - Jul 7

Jul 07, 2024
Each year the Church celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their great contributions to the Australian Catholic Church. The 2024 theme for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday is, Keep the Fire Burning - Strong in Faith.
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International Biological Diversity Day - May 22nd

May 22, 2024
Social connection, listening to one another and learning together about what can be done to support biodiversity in our local place can also be an antidote to the isolation and loneliness that many experience today. Keeping in mind coming generations is another common motivator.
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Kachin Catholics make their mark on Myanmar’s Strife-Torn Frontier - Part 2

Jan 29, 2024
Sr Choi, from Korea, founded Community Healthcare and Development (CHAD), which has reached out to people in remote villages to provide basic health care and training for community health workers.
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2023 Season of Creation School Competition Winner - Lower Secondary Category

Nov 13, 2023
In her video submission, Mariela offers a thoughtful reflection on the precious gift of life and taking responsibility for the care of God’s gifts of creation. Humanity, together with all creation, is suffering, and now is the time to act.
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2023 Season of Creation School Competition Winners

Oct 16, 2023
In their video submission, the Year 12 students demonstrate leadership by drawing on their creativity and learnings to advance new ways of closing the loop by repurposing waste that shows respect for Earth's resources and commitment to restoring justice and peace between humans and all creation.
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ACRATH pushes politicians for compensation scheme for modern slavery survivors

Sep 13, 2023
A delegation from Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) last week embarked on its annual advocacy visit to Parliament House in Canberra.
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Delightful surprises during mission appeal

Sep 12, 2023
After my talk, the woman who was selling brooms approached and embraced me. With heartfelt sincerity, she said, "I may not have money to give, but please accept these two brooms as my offering for the mission."
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Providing healthcare to patients in need in Pakistan

Aug 14, 2023
With this year’s high inflation, we are experiencing more out-patients coming. The staff in the clinic tries to accommodate them every Friday, but in some cases, we can only give what we can, especially when they come within the week when we don’t have our doctor.
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Youth PoWR meets the Uluru Statement

Jul 11, 2023
On 28 May 2023, Youth PoWR (Parliament of the World’s Religions), an initiative of the Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations and the Challenging Racism Project at Western Sydney University, co-hosted “Youth PoWR meets the Uluru Statement”.
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