The Good Samaritan Inn in Melbourne has received a federal government grant that will allow it to build 12 new units to provide accommodation for women and children escaping family violence, reports The Good Oil.
Fr Tony Egar CP has moved 14 times in his 60 years as a Passionist priest, but one constant has been the influence of his three ‘families’ along the journey, the sprightly 84-year-old told The Southern Cross after his recent diamond jubilee.
Four women are taking the next steps in their Christian life through Vocation Brisbane’s Gratia program, which focuses on helping women discern their vocation, especially with an openness to religious life, reports The Catholic Leader.
Staff and members of Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans spent time at Parliament House in Canberra recently to discuss modern slavery and human trafficking with MPs.
