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Celebrating the lives of consecrated women and men
Catholic Religious Australia marked World Day of Consecrated Life yesterday by giving thanks for the women and men who have generously offered their lives for the mission of the Church.
Women religious should serve the least among us, not work as servants: Pope
Women religious are meant to be serving the poor, marginalised or vulnerable in society, not be working as servants to members of the Church, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Workshop raises awareness of abuse of Catholic Religious women
Religious and their colleagues gathered in Sydney to explore the dynamics of harm and the need for safety within communities of Catholic Religious women in a two-day workshop. Source: Catholic Religious Australia.
Sisters celebrate 80 years of service on the highways and byways
The Missionary Sisters of Service celebrated the 80th anniversary of their foundation this week, with many of the Melbourne-based sisters joining the community of St Thomas the Apostle Parish in Blackburn on July 7 to mark the occasion. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Call for more protections for First Nations’ ‘Sea Country’
Catholic Religious Australia has expressed concern that current laws fail to adequately safeguard First Nations’ cultural heritage in marine areas.
Celebration: Sisters of Mercy are 100 years Young
Mercy Health is celebrating 100 years of service of the Sisters of Mercy in the local community of Young, NSW, through a month-long celebration this November.
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.
CRA develops resource to guide formation of religious for ministry
Catholic Religious Australia has launched a new edition of a national resource to support religious institutes in developing their formation practices and processes.
‘Our commitment to the journey of reconciliation remains steadfast’
Catholic Religious Australia says it remains committed to the “journey of reconciliation” with First Nations Australians following the unsuccessful attempt to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the Constitution.