People of the Geraldton Diocese

As Christmas approaches I take this opportunity to wish you and all families a happy and peace filled Christmas. I will remember you all in my Christmas Masses.

Our Church has always spoken out and given strong support to families. Good families are so important for the wellbeing of children and a healthy society.

Just recently the Australian Bishops issued their annual Social Justice Statement on Families “The Gift of Family in Difficult Times”.  One section of the Statement highlighted various types of families who are most vulnerable and need special help.

I am so grateful therefore for the Catholic Social Services in our Diocese. Centacare does so much in this area. It is an arm of our Church reaching out to offer this special help to a variety of families -  broken and needy.

I write my Midyear Newsletter to all who so generously have supported Communio, many of whom have done so year after year. The 2011 Christmas Appeal raised just over $31,000 and I want to thank you sincerely for your generosity towards this Appeal. 

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