Sixty years ago, a small group of St Joseph’s Parishioners established the St Joseph’s St Vincent de Paul Conference providing welfare to Warragul families missing life’s necessities and needing support. Like Blessed Frederic Ozanam, the founder of the Society in 1833, they believed in doing whatever it took to help those in need.
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Catholic Care Victoria -Year in Review Report
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"Where there is a will, there is a way". The parish leadership team and parishioners came together with a vision of feeding the people in need in their community. An inspiring story of the journey of " Shepherd's Table".
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When the parishioners recognised the need to make a difference in the lives of others, Mick's kitchen emerged. An inspiring story of their journey.
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Shortage of housing, increased homelessness and associated needs, floods, fires, the COVID pandemic, and inflation are all compounding what is already a difficult time for many who live in the Gippsland region of Victoria, in the state’s east. These were just some of the issues raised at a Forum in Bairnsdale last week.
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St John of God Health Care (SJGHC) is expanding its mental health services to include a perinatal mental health service from Monday October 3, 2022.
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Parish communities from across the Diocese of Sale have been participating in a pilot program since March 2022, which has enabled participants to attend ‘Shining A Light’ workshops across the six regions of the diocese. The pilot program was funded through a grant from the Victorian Multicultural Commission.
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Fr Bernie Krotwaar has had a busy 12 months moving from his role as Parish Priest in Trafalgar which he held for 14 years into retirement. With Arthritis impacting significantly on his health he made the move in August 2022 to Andrews House Care facility in Trafalgar. This move was made possible through the support of the Priests’ Welfare Foundation (PWF).
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Support CatholicCare Victoria’s annual Sunday Appeal to help people like John.
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