Tag: refugees
Bishops condemn new asylum policy for US-Mexico border
WASHINGTON DC: The president of U.S. bishops’ conference issued a statement on Tuesday condemning a newly-announced rule on asylum eligibility. Read More
St Augustine’s Parish Yass stands in solidarity with Refugees
At the conclusion of Refugee Week a Circle of Silence was held at St Augustine’s Parish, Yass before Mass. Read More
CRA urges Government to do more for Asylum-Seekers and Refugees
CRA applauds the decision of the Australian Government to rescue eight Australian orphans trapped in Syrian refugee camps in the recent secret operation. Read More
JPC Community Ration Challenge to help Refugees
This week is Refugee Week, a week where Australia recognises the contribution of refugees, and highlights the many challenges they face in our world. Read More
Hennessy students participate in UN leadership weekend
Three students from Hennessy Catholic College in Young joined more than 150 NSW students in a junior leadership weekend conducted by UN Youth Australia. Read More
ACMRO welcomes ALP commitment to boost asylum-seekers intake
The ACMRO welcomes the ALP commitment to asylum-seekers by promising to increase Australia’s annual humanitarian intake of refugees to 27,000 by 2025. Read More
Statement on refugees and asylum seekers from Archbishop Mark Coleridge
Our elected representatives have returned home for Christmas without resolving the offshore detention crisis that confronts our country. Read More