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$8 million success Figures reveal parishes boost Project Compassion 2006 Caritas Australia has raised $8 million for Project Compassion 2006, exceeding its target of $7.7 million. Project Compassion, Caritas Australia’s annual fundraising campaign, is the largest humanitarian effort in the country. This achievement wraps up what has been a very successful year for Caritas Australia, raising over $23.9 million for overseas aid and development projects. “We are overwhelmed by the response of our donors who have lived out the theme of this year’s campaign and shown ‘Compassion in Action’”, said Mr Jack de Groot, Chief Executive Officer of Caritas Australia. “The generosity of the Australian public is a direct acknowledgement of Caritas Australia’s ability to respond effectively to humanitarian needs”, he said. The international Caritas network, a confederation of 162 Catholic aid agencies, is contributing to the alleviation of poverty worldwide through its long term partnerships in Asia, the Pacific and Africa. “Our work during the Asian Tsunami, the Pakistan Earthquake and in East Timor and Yogyakarta in the last few months has demonstrated to the Australian public that we are an agency who delivers. “Our response to emergencies and commitment to long-term development has increased our support from the Australian public this year,” said Mr de Groot. Those who donated to Project Compassion this year have made it possible for families in Tanzania, to have easy, safe access to drinking water. Money raised through Project Compassion will be going towards projects such as the building of water tanks and pipes in Tanzania, improving communal health. “We acknowledge the efforts of schools, parishes and all individuals across Australia who have given hope to communities in need. Your money really does go a long way to ensuring that poverty is made history,” said Mr de Groot.
Couple extend the love circle way out
After raising their own four children, Paul and Mary Zarpentine decided to adopt six children: Beth, 13, Toby, 7, Marissa, 6, Tommy, 7, Kareem, 5, and Jessylyn, 8. PHOTO: CNS Read about their other 150 children: Vista 1
Prisons minister acknowledges volunteers Corrective Services Minister Margaret Quirk has acknowledged the dedicated service of volunteers at Bunbury Regional Prison visitors’ centre on its fifth birthday this month. Ms Quirk marked the milestone by presenting framed certificates to the volunteers who welcome and provide support to people visiting the prison’s inmates. Most volunteers are members of the St Vincent de Paul Society. The Minister singled out Roger Liebmann and Sister Bridie Quinn for their guiding roles at the visitors’ centre and many years of dedicated service. “Volunteers at the centre do an outstanding job of welcoming visitors to the prison and many also pay visits to prisoners,” she said. “They don’t get a lot of acknowledgement for their work so I was glad to have the chance to meet the Continued on page 3
International Youth Day Mass Information Night World Youth Day 08 Sunday, 16 July 2006, 7:30pm The University of Notre Dame Drill Hall, 19 Mouat St, Fremantle The ! % 8]cTa]PcX^]P[ H^dcW 3Ph <Pbb promises to be a huge event! The Mass will be celebrated by The Most Reverend Bishop Anthony Fisher OP and The Most Reverend Bishop Don Sproxton. This year’s event has a World Youth Day theme and will be full of great music and fellowship. Directly after Mass, a presentation on WYD Sydney 08 will be given by Bishop Fisher at 8:45pm, followed by supper.
The Most Reverend Anthony Fisher OP, DD, BA (Hons), LLB, BTheol (Hons), DPhil Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Sydney
The effort begins: The Australian Bishop responsible for organising World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney will present an information evening at Notre Dame University in Fremantle this Sunday evening. It promises to be a stimulating and fascinating evening.
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After visiting the Amazing Bodies exhibition in Perth a young graduate of Melbourne’s John Paul II Institute reflects on potential problems.
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