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Joyful sacrifice: Trio ordained Passionist priests
- . 27 June 2024
Three Vietnamese Passionist deacons have been ordained to the priesthood in Adelaide. Source: The Southern Cross.
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Marist brother’s secret to living a long and joyful life? Love
- . 18 June 2024
The Marist Brothers Star of the Sea Province will tomorrow celebrate the 100th birthday of its oldest living brother, Br Vincent Shekleton.
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Students pay tribute to arrival of Presentation Sisters 150 years ago
- . 4 June 2024
Nine schools have celebrated the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the first Presentation Sisters in the Wagga Wagga Diocese.
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Br Bernard prepares for new role sharing his passion for Franciscan life
- . 29 May 2024
Br Bernard Mary Fonkalsrud OFM Conv feels a deep sense of calling as he takes on a new ministry on the other side of the world. Source: Catholic Outlook.
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Sisters of St Joseph bring hope over many decades
- . 16 May 2024
Sisters of Saint Joseph from across Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand recently achieved major milestones, celebrating 80, 75, and 70 years of religious profession. Source: Sisters of Saint Joseph.
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Missionaries of the Sacred Heart mark major anniversaries
- . 2 May 2024
The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart have marked two significant anniversaries of both international and local significance for their order in Campbell Town, Tasmania. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
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Tasmania’s Benedictine monks celebrate first priestly ordination
- . 16 April 2024
Tasmania’s Benedictine monks celebrated their first ordination to the priesthood, as Fr Bede Mary Cannavo OSB was ordained at St Canice’s Church in Sandy Bay. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
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Carmelite convent celebrates first home-grown member
- . 12 April 2024
Five years after its establishment, the enclosed Carmelite convent in Mathoura, New South Wales, is celebrating its first fully home-grown member. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
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Good Sams move into new, purpose-built home
- . 8 April 2024
Nine Melbourne-based Sisters of the Good Samaritan have moved into Benedicta House, a new, built-for-purpose residence. Source: The Good Oil.