Catholic Social Services Victoria

Originally published by Melbourne Catholic, 21 April 2026

Hundreds gathered on Sunday 19 April on the steps of Victoria’s Parliament House to embark on the National Walk for Truth, led by Gunditjmara man and...

Each year, 16 days are set aside for a global campaign to take action against gender-based violence (25 November to 10 December). Many events and activities take place all around the world. As a way for the Christian community in Melbourne to engage meaningful...

With the Victorian Statewide Treaty recently being signed, CSSV in partnership with the Australian Catholic University (ACU) recently held an event to better understand the Yoorrook Justice Commission and its connection to the Treaty process.

140 people joined the conversation, with attendees gathering at The Greg Craven Centre at ACU’s Melbourne campus, as...

Australian Brigidine sister, educator, refugee advocate, activist, and head of Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project

Last week Fr. Frank Brennan’s Eureka Street article entitled “People dumping in the Pacifi...

Written by Josh Lourensz, CSSV Executive Director

Shortly after Fr John Petrulis took up his role last year as Episcopal Vicar for Justice and Social Services in the Archdiocese of Melbourne, Melbourne Catholic asked him in an interview “What’s your hope for those working in our Catholic social services across the Archdiocese?”

His answer...