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Winter 2025
Welcome to the Winter 2025 issue of The Record.
This issue includes:
- The Prime Minister's promise to boost funding for accommodation for women fleeing domestic violence
- Lessons to learn from the 2025 federal election
- Vinnies CEO Sleepout 2025 photos and updates from around the country
- The Society’s support for First Nations communities
- Victoria’s Vinnies Soup Vans celebrate 50 years
- National Volunteer Week highlights heroes and challenges
- Palm Sunday rallies to support justice for refugees
- Vinnies NSW Flood Appeal helps communities in need
- And much more about the Society’s activities around Australia, powered by the commitment of our Members, volunteers and employees to assisting people in need and influencing national decision makers
Daughter of Charity appointed to Vatican Dicastery
Sister Françoise Petit, Superioress General of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, has been appointed by Pope Leo XIV as a member of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. This appointment, announced by the Vatican on 24 June 2025, is a recognition of Sister Françoise’s deep commitment, missionary spirit, and leadership within the Vincentian tradition. As a member of the Dicastery, she will help guide and accompany religious congregations and apostolic societies around the world, working closely with the Holy See in discerning their paths and supporting their missions. It is a meaningful affirmation of her witness and service - and a moment of joy for the Daughters of Charity, for those living in poverty, and for all who value the role of women in the life of the Church.
Highlights from this issue
PM's trip down memory lane
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Suzy Pace, Manager Homelessness and Housing Services, St Vincent de Paul Society NSW at Leichhardt Women's Community Health Centre in inner Sydney, on 23 April 2025.
Living the Mission: The Vincentian Way Framework
The Vincentian Way was written by a core group of representatives from across Australia and informed by a number of workshops and consultations with broader national networks and groups and is being launched around Australia under the guidance of National President, Mark Gaetani and State and Territory Council Presidents.
Celebrating 50 years of Victoria’s Vinnies Soup Vans
Celebrating 50 years of Victoria’s Vinnies Soup Vans on 22 May 2025.
Vinnies CEO Sleepout 2025 – $9.2M raised and counting
Business and community leaders around Australia joined the 20th annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout, raising over $9.2 million to support homelessness and housing programs across Australia.
Thousands rally to support justice for refugees
Thousands marched across Australia on Palm Sunday, urging fair treatment of refugees. Leaders call for compassion, permanent pathways, and policy change.
Witnessing the Society in action
Kevin McMahon
Kevin McMahon witnesses St Vincent de Paul Society’s support for typhoon relief, education, and community rebuilding across the Philippines
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