Long-time CSSA employee gets papal honour
Mary Clare Jamieson, CSSA’s director of corporate services, was bestowed the symbol of honour of the Exalted Cross – Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice (for services to the Church and to … Read More
Ursula Stephens to lead Catholic Social Services Australia
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 … Read More
CSSA’s 2019 Federal Election Statement
Catholic Social Services Australia has just published its Federal Election Statement. CSSA is calling on the Parliament and the incoming government to commit to: Providing low-income and vulnerable families access … Read More
Easter Sky News interview with Fr Frank Brennan SJ, CSSA’s CEO
A broad-ranging interview including Newstart; NDIS; energy policy; asylum seekers and refugees; and the ongoing leadership and inspiration of Pope Francis. Listen to the interview here.
Church calls for living wage for Australian families
The Church has made submissions on the minimum wage since 2003 with a focus on low-paid workers and their families, arguing for a decent standard of living for wage-dependent families. … Read More
Christian charity must start with God: Lismore Bishop
As published in the Catholic Outlook The first call for those working in social services is to see the need of others through the eyes of God, Lismore Bishop Greg … Read More
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference – Statement on Refugees and Asylum Seekers
STATEMENT FROM THE ACBC PRESIDENT ARCHBISHOP MARK COLERIDGE Our elected representatives have returned home for Christmas without resolving the offshore detention crisis that confronts our country. It would seem that … Read More