Generous school kicks off fight against poverty
More than 1000 students at a South Australian Catholic school noted for its outstanding fundraising efforts turned out for the launch of a global anti-poverty campaign on Shrove Tuesday.
More than 1000 students at a South Australian Catholic school noted for its outstanding fundraising efforts turned out for the launch of a global anti-poverty campaign on Shrove Tuesday.
As Catholics flock to Ash Wednesday Masses around the country on Wednesday, Caritas Australia will launch Project Compassion 2026, its Lenten fundraising and awareness appeal.<br />
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In its 60th year, Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten appeal was launched in the place where it all began – St Bernadette’s Church at St Mary’s – on Shrove Tuesday.
David John Shinnick OAM Born February 9 1930 - Died November 11 2024
Catholics in the Adelaide Archdiocese raised more than $600,000 for the 2024 Project Compassion Lenten appeal, taking the total funds raised across Australia to $9.77m.
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