16th November: Romero Centre supports International Day of Tolerance
Brisbane
In today’s world it is important to have genuine respect, appreciation, and acceptance of our world’s culture. On this year’s International Day of Tolerance, the Romero Centre Manager, Mengistu reflects on this significant day and what practising tolerance means.
Click here to Watch Mengistu’s reflection
13th November: Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College raises funds for Aminata Maternal Foundation
North Sydney
Year 8 students from Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College raised awareness and funds for the Aminata Maternal Foundation and had a great time selling cupcakes and ice cream. Aminata Maternal Foundation (AMF) is a small Australian not-for-profit organisation that was established to END infant and maternal mortality in Sierra Leone.
Well done girls on supporting this worthwhile cause.
10th November: St Ursula’s College
Yeppoon
St Ursula’s College students, staff and families came together on Friday, 10 November for their inaugural Christmas Movie Night to help raise funds to support Catholic Mission. The movie, “How The Grinch stole Christmas” was viewed and enjoyed by all. The night included a sausage sizzle and Christmas carols.
November: Mount Alvernia College collects for Stationery Aid
Brisbane
With the cost of living increasing, some families are struggling to provide education resources for their children as required as part of their schooling. To ease this burden and to ensure students have the essentials on hand to support their learning,
Mount Alvernia College is supporting Stationery Aid by collecting used and unused excess school stationery.
November: Supporting those in need this Christmas
Brisbane and Townsville
Christmas is a time of giving and this year, giving back and helping others is more important than ever. Many of our ministries have selected one or multiple charities to support this year through their Christmas appears. Such initiatives include:
- At All Hallows’ School the students have been asked to consider what Christmas must be like for families struggling to pay their rent and keep up with the ever-increasing bills. The beneficiaries of the All Hallows’ Christmas Appeal are Vinnies, the Romero Centre and Brisbane Basket Brigade. Students and their families are asked to donate grocery items and toiletries and in turn will be donated to the selected charities to help those in need.
- The students of Mount Alvernia College are preparing grocery hampers and have been asked to purchase a modest Christmas gift for families in their local area who are doing it tough. The hampers and gifts will be donated to St Vincent de Paul Kedron. This charitable venture has been a special initiative of the College and has been undertaken for many years and confirms the value of the partnership the College has with St Vincent de Paul Kedron.
- In the spirit of giving, St Patrick’s College Townsville is supporting the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal and have invited students and families to contribute by donating items that will brighten the lives of those in need during the season of hope and joy.
The St Rita’s College community is supporting the Murri Ministry’s Christmas Appeal. Murri Ministry is seeking donations of non-perishable food items, Christmas decorations and toiletries. Full details are available here.
