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Peace to this house and all who dwell within
The theme for the 2019 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday Resources is “Peace to this house and all who dwell within”. The NATSICC Liturgy team reflected on the readings and the theme is drawn from Luke 10:1-12.
A full set of resources have been compiled to help you celebrate this most special day on the Catholic Calendar.
It is with heavy hearts that we farewell Deacon Boniface Perdjert, who went to God on Monday - March 18 2019 - following an extended stay in hospital.
Deacon Boniface, who was 82 blazed a trail for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics to follow as he not only walked between two worlds – Catholic and Traditional – he brought them together.
NATSICC has created a page to pay tribute to our beloved Deacon Boniface so that future generations can be inspired by his words and actions.
NATSICC is very pleased to announce that the 2019 Service to Community Awards are now open for nominations. .
It was heartening to receive such a large number of nominations in 2018- an indication of the wonderful work being done nationally in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ministry.
The 26 of January is a time that causes angst and despair for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council calls for the Government to consider moving Australia Day to May 27 - the day where Aboriginal people where recognised as citizens via the vote of Australians themselves. This symbolises unity and mutual respect whilst providing a strong foundation for moving forward as a country.
The sad and alarming rate of youth suicide in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities was a key issue raised by the delegation at the 2018 NATSICC Assembly in Perth.
NATSICC Youth Councilor Sabrina Ann Stevens echoed the concern of the delegation and expressed a desire to better support young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on their journeys. Click below for the full article.
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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council
'The peak Indigenous advisory body to the Catholic Church'
80C Payneham Rd.
Stepney SA 5069
www.natsicc.org.au | craig@natsicc.org.au | 08 8363 2963