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Leadership Religious

Australian ambassador chairs Rome forum of religious women

Religious women from around the world participated in a forum in Rome this week, discussing their work on issues such as climate change, poverty, human trafficking and migration. Source: Vatican News.

Leadership Religious Orders

Loreto Sisters appoint new province leader for Australia, South East Asia 

The Loreto Sisters have appointed Sr Mary Wright IBVM as the new leader of the Loreto Province of Australia and South East Asia for a three-year term commencing November 15.

Leadership Women

Applications open for the Australian Catholic Young Women’s Fellowship

Applications are now open for the Australian Catholic Young Women’s Fellowship for 2024-2025, the Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry has announced. Source: The Bridge.

Leadership Religious Orders

Sisters of Mercy elect new leadership team 

The Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea has elected a new leadership team to guide the institute for the next four years.

HIgher Education Leadership

Students will graduate ‘with a clear vision for our Church today’

The Areté Centre for Missionary Leadership’s Foundations of Missionary Leadership program is now available as a graduate certificate thanks to a new partnership with the University of Notre Dame Australia. Source: Missionaries of God’s Love.

Leadership

‘We can all make an important contribution to the Church’s mission’

The Areté Centre for Missionary Leadership has opened applications for its 2024 Foundations of Missionary Leadership program, which aims to equip people with the knowledge, skills and values to become effective missionaries and leaders in their parishes and communities.

Leadership

Good Sams program helped Jaren ‘financially, mentally and spiritually’

Applications have opened for the Sisters of the Good Samaritan’s Study and Mentoring Program, which offers financial assistance for women undertaking tertiary studies at a recognised theological institution. Source: The Good Oil.

Education Leadership

Sr Elizabeth recognised for exceptional contribution to Catholic education

Sr Elizabeth Dodds RSC has been recognised for her exceptional contribution to Catholic education, receiving the Brother Kelvin Canavan Catholic School Leadership Award at the Catholic Schools NSW education law symposium. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Education Leadership

Girls in Property program encourages participation in industry

Property moguls of the future at St Pius X High School in the Newcastle suburb of Adamstown have proved no challenge is out of reach for a group of dedicated girl bosses. Source: MNnews.Today.