Catholic Church in Australia

National Prayer Campaign for drought affected

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) is responding to what is being termed 'the worst drought in 100 years' by the Bureau of Meteorology. The month of November has been dedicated as a time to pray for those affected by crippling drought conditions - to pray for the gift of rain". Catholic communities, Parishes, schools and families across the country are being encouraged to participate 

Many of Australia's eastern states have been declared to be in drought. Bishop Columba Macbeth-Green OSPPE of the Wilcannia-Forbes diocese, a large region of western NSW that has been hit particularly hard with the drought, has said that the month of prayer is an additional response to the local work being done in affected communities.

“In some dioceses, practical responses like school fee relief or support with rising utility bills can ease an increasing burden for families. But in a Catholic context, prayer must be a part of our response.” Bishop Macbeth-Green said.

For resources and more details of the National Prayer Campaign for Drought visit https://www.catholic.org.au/drought

Read the ACBC media blog for the National Prayer Campaign