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New book documents Sisters’ foundational role in health system
A new historical text on the arrival in Australia of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary and their lasting legacies that span the last 140 years was launched in Sydney last night. Source: Calvary.
CRA calls for compassionate processing of asylum-seekers
Catholic Religious Australia has called for a publicly administered system of immigration processing for asylum-seekers on Australia’s mainland in its submission to a Senate inquiry into offshore processing and resettlement arrangements.
Josephites welcome new chapter for their ‘mother house’
Sr Karen Muir RSJ says the transfer of ownership of St Joseph’s Convent, Goulburn, to its new owners, Southern Cross Care, is a welcome one. Source: Catholic Voice.
Josephites mark change in leadership
The Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart gathered for a Mass for “Handing on Leadership” at Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel in North Sydney on Sunday.
Care delivered by religious sisters to be formally recognised
Catholic Health Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to ensure personal care minutes delivered by religious sisters in aged care homes are formally recognised and count towards mandated targets.
Catholic aged care provider buys historic Goulburn convent
Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) has purchased the historic St Joseph’s Convent in Goulburn, New South Wales, from the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart, securing the long-term stewardship of the convent and chapel site.
Sisters of Mercy celebrate 180 years in Australia
The Sisters of Mercy are called to be, in a very particular and unmistakable way, living images of God‘s mercy as it is made known to us in the life, teachings and ministry of Jesus, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said. Source: The Record.
Groundbreaking ceremony marks beginning of Carmelite monastery
A paddock outside Mathoura, near Deniliquin, in the Wilcannia-Forbes Diocese, became holy ground on the weekend as the first stage of a new Discalced Carmelite monastery was formally set in motion with a historic liturgy. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Pope thanks UISG members for their fidelity and courage
In a letter sent on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the International Union of Superiors General, Pope Leo XIV urges women religious to be “pilgrims and missionary disciples of hope” to heal the wounds of those they encounter. Source: Vatican News.