"My prayer is Pastoral Works Broken Bay, the pastoral charity of our Catholic community, enables us to reach further and wider in helping our local community, and more deeply connects us to the mission of Jesus Christ."
Most Rev Anthony Randazzo DD JCL, Bishop of Broken Bay

 

Who does Pastoral Works Broken Bay support?
Every year, your donations to Pastoral Works Broken Bay (PWBB) support two key Diocesan ministries. They are the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) and Hospital Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Program. PWBB also contributes financially to St Lucy's School and St Edmund's College for students with disabilities and the Ephpheta Centre which supports the deaf community.

1. Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD)
In our Diocese, more than 700 volunteer catechists who have received specialised training provide religious education to over 12,000 Catholic students attending public primary and secondary schools in our local parish communities. CCD provides regular resources and newsletters for the students and their families. It is a vital evangelisation role and a vibrant, enriching, and rewarding ministry. Without your support, thousands of our young people in our Diocese would not receive Catholic education.

2. Hospital Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Practitioner Program
In the last financial year, our Priests and CatholicCare Pastoral Care Practitioners engaged with around 2,000 individuals (including patients, their families/friends/carers, and even hospital staff) across the seven hospitals in which they minister, representing around 5,000 pastoral visits. Their special ministry supports patients and their families when they are at their most vulnerable, and they are there for those who may not have a family. Sometimes, it may mean a simple conversation, a listening ear, or providing prayerful and sacramental support.

3. St Lucy's School
St Lucy’s School is a Catholic K-12 school in the Dominican tradition for students with disabilities. They provide a holistic education, offering outstanding academic programs taught by special educators. At St Lucy's they view each child individually to unlock their unique potential and to encourage them to become independent.

4. St Edmund's College
St Edmund’s is a Catholic 7 -12 high school for students with a wide range of disabilities including sensory impairment, intellectual disability, and autism. St Edmunds creates a holistic learning environment incorporating academics and personal wellbeing through co-curricular activities.

5. The Ephpheta Centre
Ephpheta means “Be Open”. The Ephpheta Centre provides pastoral care, sacramental services, support, and advocacy for the deaf or hard of hearing. The chaplaincy team visits people confined to their homes, nursing homes, hospitals, and those in prison, as well as friendship community gatherings catering to people across Sydney and the Central Coast.

All donations over $2 are 100% tax deductible.

Visit the September 2024 edition of Broken Bay News (Pages 14 and 33) to meet the people working in Pastoral Works Broken Bay ministry.

 

Refund Policy
If a payment or donation has been made to the Diocese in error and a refund is required, please contact our Finance Department on (02) 8379 1600. Any approved refunds will be returned using the original method of payment. Payments or donations from credit cards will be refunded to the same credit card used to make the donation. 

 

Pastoral Works Broken Bay is a Registered Charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. (ACNC).