Stories from the field

In stories from the field, here you will find a range of stories and great work taking place around the world.

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1. 

   Africa

   Work with Church Leaders

   Sts John Fisher and Thomas More – Renovation of the Sisters’ convent

   In the north of Zimbabwe, at Sts John Fisher and Thomas More Seminary, the convent for the sisters that live and work at the seminary has become run down and damaged. The building includes not only a space for the sisters to live, but also a chapel, storerooms and visitor rooms - but with leaking ceilings, termite damage and general repairs required due to the age of the structure, it was becoming unsafe for use.

2. 

   Asia

   Work with Children

   Centre for Deaf Children

   The Deaf and Mute Community Centre in the diocese of Luang Prabang in Laos, is run by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Jeanne-Antide Thouret. The centre aims to guide children with disability to find independence, gain confidence and a sense of service for others, and prepare them for finding employment as an adult to support themselves and their families.

3. 

   Asia

   Emergencies

   Emergency Relief - Sri Lanka

   At the start of 2022, Sri Lanka entered a period of economic and political crisis which has seen prices for essential goods and services soar. Depleted foreign reserves and soaring inflation have devastated Sri Lanka’s economy in recent months. The pandemic and the war in Ukraine have only made the situation worse. Food prices rose by 80% in June alone. With fuel and gas shortages, and daily power cuts, families are unable to travel to buy fresh food or prepare hot meals.

4. 

   Oceania

   Work with Communities

   Port Pirie Diocese

   The Diocese of Port Pirie needs your help to support the Ministries of the Sisters of St Anne and the Coober Pedy Inland Mission. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following page may contain images and voices of people who have died.

5. 

   Asia

   Work with Church Leaders

   Sts John and Paul Seminary – Nakhon Sawan Diocese, Thailand

   Around 230km north of Bangkok lays the township of Nakhon Sawan, where the local minor Seminary, Sts John and Paul, is home to nearly 50 young men who are following their call to the priesthood.

6. 

   Oceania

   Work with Church Leaders

   Work in Papua New Guinea

   In north-western Papua New Guinea, St Charles Borromeo Major Seminary offers men who have heard and accepted their calling to the priesthood the formation and education to become priests for their communities.

7. 

   Africa

   Work with Communities

   Community Farm Project

   The Deberety Goat Farm in Emdibir, one of 13 dioceses in the Ethiopian Catholic Church, is approximately 185km southwest of Addis Ababa, can be accessed via a single asphalt road.

8. 

   Africa

   Work with Children

   Lideta Scholarship Program

   The scholarship program for students at Lideta Catholic Cathedral School (LCCS) continues to provide support for the children of families who cannot afford to attend school. The scholarship program provides an opportunity for those students, when they graduate, to significantly improve the standard of living for themselves and their families.

9. 

   Africa

   Work with Communities

   Kidist Mariam Pastoral Centre (Phase II)

   Many women in Ethiopia, especially those in rural areas, are struggling against economic challenges, social dependency on men, and lack of education. Employment opportunities are very limited; young women who drop out of school may not have the skills required to get a job or create their own career. To bring about change for these women and their families, it is vital that demand-oriented technical and vocational training programs, and the provision of practical education are available to the community.

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