Helping the Sydney community with relationships, parenting, ageing, disability, pastoral services and mental wellbeing.
The gold standard of caring for older people includes genuine attention to their spiritual wellbeing. This is a widely recognised as a key element of quality care.
Here at CatholicCare, we do more than speak about this in brochures and on websites. We actively bring this mission to life.
Recently, Home Care and Pastoral division gathered with clients, staff, and parishioners at All Saints Liverpool for a special Mass of Hope and Healing, with a strong turnout from those receiving support through our Home Care services.
We responded directly to a common fear we hear from older clients “I don’t want to be a burden.” As they navigate changes in health and independence, we were clear in our message, echoed from the parish: you are not a burden. It is our honour and our privilege to care for you. This is the natural order of life.
Both CatholicCare Sydney and All Saints stand with you as your community places of belonging, connection, and support.
The Mass offered comfort, reassurance, and a genuine sense of belonging; something deeply important as people navigate the realities of ageing.
Grant-funded taxi vouchers from Liverpool Catholic Club enabled frail clients to attend safely and on time, overcoming a significant barrier. With transport often reserved for necessary medical visits, many would otherwise miss out on these moments of connection. This practical support helped create a more inclusive, engaged, and connected community experience.
This gathering is a clear example of how CatholicCare Sydney supports people to age safely in place; not only with practical care, but with dignity, purpose, and spiritual support at the centre of all we do.
If you missed this Mass of Hope and Healing and would like more information on Pastoral Care, contact CatholicCare Sydney’s on 13 18 19 or visit https://www.catholiccare.org/community-services.
Many thanks to the Father Paul and the parishioners at the All Saints Catholic Church Liverpool for their support of this Mass of Hope and Healing, and to our dedicated Pastoral Care and Home Care teams at CatholicCare Sydney for their care, hope and light they bring to each day.
