A $1.4 million addition to Catholic Social Services’ family support services footprint in South Dunedin could open its doors next year. Catholic Social Services director Mike Tonks said the social work and counselling organisation had raised $900,000 in an ongoing fundraising campaign for a standalone building to complement existing offices in the nearby St Patrick’s Read more
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Catholic Social Services closes Afghan appeal!
Monday, September 20th, 2021
The overwhelming volume of donations clothing and furniture for Afghan refugees has forced Catholic Social Services (CSS) to close the appeal. CSS recently published a statement thanking those who made contributions. The message said simply, the organisation doesn’t have the capacity to store any additional items. The statement read, “Thank you for your immediate and Read more
Church helps welcome Afghan refugees
Thursday, September 9th, 2021
People’s response to Catholic Social Service’s (CSS) appeal welcoming refugees from Afghanistan has been remarkable, says archdiocese general manager, John Prendergast. On 2 September, the social agency launched an appeal for housing, furniture and household packs. “Every action, small or large, will greatly benefit the individuals and families fleeing a desperate situation and seeking safety Read more
Catholic New Zealand reaches out spiritually during lockdown
Monday, August 30th, 2021
Catholic New Zealand is leaping to support local communities during the current lockdown. The lockdown comes with a familiar high price for many New Zealanders, among them religious communities are unable to gather safekly for prayer and worship, and it makes ordinary community service difficult. To help meet congregant’s spiritual needs, many local parishes are Read more
Barrett to hear contentious religious freedom case
Monday, November 2nd, 2020
One day after the US presidential election, the US Supreme Court will hear arguments in a blockbuster religious freedom case. Fulton v. City of Philadelphia is one of the first cases of new Supreme Court appointee Amy Coney Barrett and one of the biggest cases of the Court’s term. The case could hand religious conservatives Read more
Supporting communities: Extraordinary ingenuity in extraordinary times
Monday, April 20th, 2020
Catholic agencies and individuals around Aotearoa-New Zealand are busy working from home and still-open “essential services” supporting communities in need during the Level 4 COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown. Work that is less visible nationally but very important locally is happening everywhere. Foodbanks and soup kitchens are two very busy basic services working hard behind the scenes. Read more
Catholic Social Services ousted over LGBTQ views
Monday, March 19th, 2018
Catholic Social Services (CSS) is no longer included in City of Philadelphia’s’ foster care programme. The city says it has stopped using CSS because it does not place children with same-sex couples. Last week one of the Philadelphia Councillors asked for the city’s Public Health and Human Services to investigate Philadelphia’s partnership with organisations that Read more