Save the date! On Sunday 2 December 2018, an ecumenical service to remember the victims and survivors of domestic and relationship violence, Holding the Light, will be held at St Peter's Anglican Church, 315 Gisborne Street, East Melbourne, from 2.30pm - 3.30pm. Find out more, here. 

The cover of our new book, Hearing Healing Hope: The Ministry of Service in Challenging Times, shows two parts of the 2016 triptych arising from the St Vincent's Health Australia Reconciliation Action Plan Collaborative Art Project. It is entitled 'Reconciliation: Towards Excellent Health, Happiness and Equality'.

There has never been room for complacency in a church that seeks to be at the service of humanity.  Archbishop Mark Coleridge wrote this in his preface to our new book, Hearing Healing Hope: The Ministry of Service in Challenging Times, and, it was reiterated by prominent barrister and advocate Julian McMahon QC AC, who launched the book in Melbourne on 13 November.

Our new book, Hearing, Healing, Hope: The Ministry of Service in Challenging Times, builds on the reflections and challenges of keynote speakers, workshop leaders and engaged participants at the Catholic Social Services national conference held in Melbourne in February 2018. It includes an array of inspiring, practical and useful resources for all involved in Catholic social services, nationally. Click here to order your copy.