West Australian Catholic Migrant & Refugee Office

16/06/2025

SOLEMNITY OF BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION & PRAYER FOR PEACE

In support of Catholic Communities in Perth whose countries of origin are impacted by violent conflict, there will be an extra Mass on Sunday 22 June 2pm, St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth, the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, concluding with a Prayer for Peace.

Everyone who wishes to pray for peace in the world is invited to join Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton who will celebrate this Eucharist with priests and communities whose homelands remain in a state of conflict.

During the Mass, prayers for peace will be offered in Arabic (for Sudan and South Sudan), Burmese (for Myanmar), Lebanese and Syriac (for Syria) and Ukrainian (for Ukraine).

There will also be a Prayer for Peace at the end of the Mass.
Please join us at this special event.

Further info: [email protected] or 08 9220 5950.

24/09/2024

Modern Slavery survivor advocates for more support

Survivor advocate Mr Moe Turaga and Domus 8.7 remediation service advisor Ruth Furber praised the work of Catholic organisations.

08/12/2023

Relive the moving experience from last Saturday's Advent Reflection on Modern Slavery as our article unfolds the poignant blend of words and music that stirred hearts and sparked conversations.

🕊️🎵 Read the story now!

A unique evening event aimed at embracing the spirit of Advent, while commemorating the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery.

01/12/2023

Join us this Saturday, December 2nd, for a powerful Advent Reflection on Modern Slavery through word and music. Let's come together to raise awareness, ignite compassion, and inspire change. Together, we can make a difference. 🕯️🎶 "

The 2023 Advent Reflection on Modern Slavery promises to be a beautiful and inspiring evening of readings and music.

02/06/2023

Well done St Benedict's Catholic Church, Applecross Parish 🙏

The Applecross Modern Slavery Project has two aims: to raise awareness of modern slavery and to mitigate the risk in the supply chains

12/05/2023

for your generous donation to our WACMRO local appeal and God bless 🙏

Deacon Greg explained that majority of the funds were used to assist 28 newly arrived families through provision of vouchers for much-needed food and clothing.

16/02/2023

https://therecord.com.au/news/local/st-marys-cathedral-launch-their-modern-slavery-project/

An anti-slavery project was launched at St Mary’s Cathedral last Saturday 11 February and will run until the end of the year, which will include a review of procurement policies and practises as well as faith formation and social education sessions.

08/02/2023

St Josephine Bakhita, Patron Saint of Slavery Victims, Pray for Us.

If you want to know about the current reality of Modern Slavery and how you can respond, come and learn at our talk

MODERN SLAVERY & THE CATHOLIC RESPONSE: WHAT CAN THE PARISH DO?
on Friday, 10 Feb 2023
at 10 AM
at Centre for Faith Enrichment, 33 Williamstown Rd, Doubleview.

31/01/2023

Glad to see the community is coming together to address the issues of

31/01/2023

Outdoor Symposium on Modern Slavery 10 Dec 2022

Moderated by Fiona McGaughey, Associate Professor, University of Western Australia
Panel member(s) L-R:
Dcn Greg Lowe, Director, The West Australian Catholic Migrant & Refugee Office
Jenny Stanger, Executive Manager, Australian Catholic Anti-Slavery Network
Shaeron Yapp, Principal Advisor of Human Rights, Rio Tinto
Martijn Boersma, Associate Professor, University of Notre Dame

A Christmas Reflection on Modern Slavery Saturday 10 Dec 20226 - 6.45 PM (AWST)Aquinas College, WAOutdoor Symposium on Modern SlaveryModerated by Fiona McGau...

25/09/2022

108th World Day of Migrants and Refugees - Building the Future with Migrants and Refugees

To read more:
https://www.acmro.catholic.org.au
https://migrants-refugees.va/resource-center/world-day-of-migrants-refugees-2022/

26/08/2022

We had the pleasure of meeting His Excellency Mr Vitaliano GALLARDO VALENCIA, Ambassador of Peru on Wednesday 24 Aug 2022.