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Loreto Sisters celebrate 150 years in Australia
July marks 150 years since the Loreto Sisters first set foot in Australia, beginning a legacy of education and social justice. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Carmelite Monastery an oasis of peace and prayer for 50 years
While the demographics of the Carmelite community members have changed over the years, their life of prayer in intimate friendship with Christ remains constant. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Being rooted in Christ makes the unimaginable possible: Pope Leo
During an audience of religious sisters belonging to several orders, Pope Leo XIV said rootedness in Christ allows them to “do things they perhaps never thought they could achieve”. Source: CNA.
Hobart Archdiocese finds new home for Vietnamese Sisters
Three Congregation of the Lovers of the Holy Cross QuiNhon Sisters living in Tasmania have recently moved from their residence in New Norfolk to their new home in Granton. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Australian Ursuline Sisters host international conference
The Australian Ursuline Sisters have hosted a conference with representatives from provinces in the Asia-Pacific region, including Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan and India. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Ambitious project launched to mark 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’
Catholic Religious Australia has launched “10,000 for 10”, a project to encourage members and their local communities to plant and/or protect 10,000 trees, to celebrate the 10th anniversary year of Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si’.
Picture perfect celebration of Sisters of Charity’s centenary
The service of Brisbane’s Sisters of Charity to the poor and marginalised has been immortalised in photographs ahead of their centenary this year. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Franciscans unveil icon to mark two significant anniversaries
A new icon inspired by a St Francis of Assisi hymn has become a striking symbol of faith, artistry and environmental awareness in Western Sydney. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Australian to head International Union of Superiors General
Australian Sr Oonah O’Shea NDS has been elected the new president of the International Union of Superiors General. Source: UISG.