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CAPSA in Conversation: building a better future together
The Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum would like to invite you to our upcoming webinar ‘CAPSA in Conversation: building a better future together’ held during the National Week of Prayer and Action 2022. We will be hearing from four fantastic speakers who will share how we can…
Read MorePalm Sunday Walk for Justice and Freedom for Refugees 2022
This Palm Sunday, join us across the country as we rally together for justice and freedom for refugees! If you can’t make it in person, consider attending the online forum ‘Fair Go for Refugees: Australia can do better’ held by the Australian Refugee Action Network next Wednesday 6th…
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CAPSA Webinar: A Call to Prayer and Action for Afghanistan
REGISTER HEREFACEBOOK EVENTThe Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum would like to invite you to our upcoming webinar ‘A Call to Prayer and Action for Afghanistan’ held during the National Week of Prayer and Action 2021.As we continue to watch the conflict in Afghanistan unfold, this webinar will…
Read MoreCAPSA Year in Review webinar
On Tuesday 15 December 11am-12pm, CAPSA will be hosting a live webinar, which is an opportunity to reflect together on the impact of this year’s events for people seeking asylum, the role of the Catholic community in responding to the huge level of need, what we’ve been able…
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The Situation for Refugees in PNG: A breakfast discussion
In early November 2019, CAPSA coordinated a delegation of Catholic leaders* to visit refugees and people seeking asylum in Port Moresby, PNG. The purpose of the delegation was to witness the situation of the refugees and asylum seekers in PNG and demonstrate solidarity with them, and to act…
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Reflections on Port Moresby: Reflections on humanity & resilience & a Call to Action
About this Event Hosted by the Justice and Peace Office of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. Please arrive at 5.30pm for a 6pm start. Event is FREE. Please register as places are limited: Panelists: * The Most Reverend Bishop of Parramatta, Vincent Long Van Nguyen (Order of Friars…
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‘Jubilee’ Letter Campaign
CAPSA would like to encourage all of us to join together and participate in the Combined Refugee Action Group‘s ‘Jubilee’ letter campaign. This campaign is in solidarity with numerous statements from various Christian organisations and groups such as the National Council of Churches, The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Catholic Religious…
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19th July Offshore Processing Anniversary
19th July 2019 marks six years since former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced that people seeking asylum, arriving by boat, will never be settled in Australia and be processed offshore. After six years there have been many tragic consequences resulting from this policy including: 2 recent self-immolations12 deathsSplit familiesMany…
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