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On Friday 29th November we farewelled Sr Vivienne Keely, our Executive Director,  from CatholicCare Western Sydney and Blue Mountains. Staff gathered at Mamre Homestead for an afternoon tea and an opportunity to share stories and say goodbye. Sr Vivienne commenced at CatholicCare as the Director of Mission in 2017 and shortly after took on the…

Staff from CatholicCare WSBM took part in the inaugural Street Feast in Parramatta on Wednesday 20th November.  Street Feast offers members of Sydney’s disadvantaged communities an opportunity to share a meal and conversation with people from all walks of life. The Parramatta Street Feast was hosted by the Diocese of Parramatta and the event is…

  September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. That suicide is the most frequent cause of the death of young Australians, and particularly of young Indigenous Australians, it a disturbing thought. Apart from statistics it is appalling that young people whom we hope would look forward with so much energy and optimism to their future…

Thanks to the Knights of Malta, some poor people will stay warm this year. CatholicCare has received 250 winter coats from the Knights of Malta Australia for distribution to the poor in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Such a generous donation is very welcome when we consider the number of people sleeping rough in…

Catholic Social Services Australia Chair Dr Maria Harries says she is delighted to announce that Dr Ursula Stephens will take up the role as CSSA’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective from July 1.  “The CSSA Board was fortunate to receive a number of high-calibre applications for this significant appointment, which is a testament to the…

Image: Robert George (Centacare Bathurst), Sydney Auxiliary Bishop Terry Brady, Anne-Marie Mioche (Centacare Wilcannia Forbes), Michael Austin (CatholicCare Wollongong), Anne Kirwan (CatholicCare Canberra Goulburn) and Mark Philips (CatholicCare Sydney). Photo by Jacqueline McCormack/CatholicCare Wollongong.   A new peak Catholic social service providers’ group for New South Wales and the ACT aims to enhance collaboration while…

A reflection for all the agencies, ministries, parishes, clergy, staff and volunteers of the Diocese of Parramatta for 11am on Monday 22 October 2018 This reflection is to acknowledge and recognise the importance of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse being delivered today by the Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison. Today…

Report on Child Protection Week Event – Dawson Mall, Mount Druitt CatholicCare Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains was the lead agency in the organising of a Family Fun Day to promote Child Protection Week on 6 September at Dawson Mall, Mount Druitt. CatholicCare staff from Blacktown Family Support, All Saints of Africa, Houses2Homes and…

Homelessness Week is an annual week, coordinated by Homelessness Australia, to raise awareness of people experiencing homelessness, the issues they face and the action needed to find solutions to this terrible situation. Homelessness is not a ‘them’ issue: it’s a ‘we’ issue. Every single one of us can do something to help those who are…

Holy Family Parish, Emerton will be host to a fun-filled celebration of culture and community on Monday, July 9 when the annual NAIDOC Week Family Fun Day gets underway. Linda McDonald, who is part of CatholicCare Diocese of Parramatta’s Aboriginal Catholic Services says this is the fourth year the Family Fun Day has taken place…