Caritas Australia's 60th anniversary

Caritas Australia celebrated 60 years with an anniversary Mass in St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral on Sunday February 25.

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The Vietnamese Catholic Community Choir sing at the Caritas Australia 60th anniversary Mass. Photo: Ben Macmahon — 1/11
The Vietnamese Catholic Community Choir sing at the Caritas Australia 60th anniversary Mass. Photo: Ben Macmahon

The Knights of the Southern Cross provided a sausage sizzle for guests. Picture: Ben Macmahon — 2/11
The Knights of the Southern Cross provided a sausage sizzle for guests. Photo: Ben Macmahon

National chair of Caritas Australia, Robert Fitzgerald AM, travelled from NSW for the celebration. Picture: Ben Macmahon — 3/11
National chair of Caritas Australia, Robert Fitzgerald AM, travelled from NSW for the celebration. Photo: Ben Macmahon

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Caritas Australia 60th anniversary Mass. Photo: Ben Macmahon

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John Lochowiak led the smoking ceremony and welcome to country. Photo: Ben Macmahon

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A picture of the Caritas Australia logo carried by Angela Hart, Diocesan director of Caritas for more than 10 years. Photo: Ben Macmahon

Former Caritas Committee chairperson David Huppatz carries a Project Compassion box. Picture: Ben Macmahon — 7/11
Former Caritas Committee chairperson David Huppatz carries a Project Compassion box. Photo: Ben Macmahon

Sarah Moffatt, executive director of Pastoral Life and Mission and chairperson of the Integral Council for Ecology, carries a native plant to represent Catholic Earthcare’s incorporation into Caritas Australia. Picture: Ben Macmahon — 8/11
Sarah Moffatt, executive director of Pastoral Life and Mission and chairperson of the Integral Council for Ecology, carries a native plant to represent Catholic Earthcare’s incorporation into Caritas Australia. Photo: Ben Macmahon

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Clement Kuek (former project officer for Caritas Australia) carries Monopoly to symbolise the principles of Catholic social teaching. Photo: Ben Macmahon

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Caritas Australia 60th anniversary Mass. Photo: Ben Macmahon

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Caritas Australia 60th anniversary Mass. Photo: Ben Macmahon