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Benedictines launch 1500th anniversary initiative
Preparations have begun for the 1500th anniversary of the founding of Italy’s Monte Cassino, the mother abbey of Western monasticism established by St. Benedict in 529. Source: OSV News.
Daughters of Charity to celebrate 100 years of service
The Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul will this November celebrate 100 years of service in Australia, marking a century since the first Sisters arrived in Orange, New South Wales, at the invitation of the Bishop of Bathurst.
After 140 years of service, religious community looks to the future
One of the oldest religious communities in the Parramatta Diocese has met to decide its future, and to give thanks for the hundreds of members over the years who have dedicated their lives to help the less fortunate. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Christian Brothers seek financial solutions
The organisation responsible for paying financial restitution to the victims of child sexual abuse by the Christian Brothers says it is on the brink of financial collapse. Source: Canberra Times.
Echuca without Brigidines for first time in 140 years
For the first time in 140 years, the Victorian border town of Echuca is without a Brigidine Sister, with Sr Cecilia Merrigan’s transfer to Melbourne. Source: Sandpiper.
Canossian Sister chooses life of service to God and others
There is complete joy in belonging to God, says Canossian Sister Linh Dinh who made her Perpetual Profession of Vows at the order’s Canossa Chapel in the Brisbane suburb of Oxley. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Good Sams bid farewell after more than a century of service
The Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese has honoured the Good Samaritan Sisters, marking the conclusion of more than a century of service with a farewell on Good Shepherd Sunday. Source: Catholic Voice.
Clock strikes for Canberra’s Good Sams
A grandfather clock with nearly a century of history has been returned to the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese, marking the end of a long association with the Sisters of the Good Samaritan as they prepare to leave Canberra. Source: Catholic Voice.
New book celebrates 60 years of congregation in Victoria
Presentation Sisters Victoria have launched a new book detailing the history of their congregation in Victoria since the Second Vatican Council.