Statement on the beyondblue benefit concert
A fundraising concert for the organisation “beyondblue” is to be held in a nearby parish in the coming days. The advertising for the concert features Mr Warwick Adeney, our Director of Music, as one of the performers. As the concert has generated considerable conversation amongst our parishioners, we felt a statement was in order. beyondblue provides assistance to people living with depression and anxiety. From its own website it is evident that the organisation also holds views that are at odds with Christian anthropology as held and taught by the Catholic Church, and also financially supports other organisations that promote so-called “marriage equality” and radical gender theories. Catholics looking to donate money to charities should be fully informed about what they might be supporting through their donations, and to act with integrity in accordance with the Catholic faith. In making this statement, we wish to



