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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.
Marist’s pastoral plan ‘a clear commitment to action’
After eighteen months of prayer, spiritual conversation, and community-wide discernment, the Marist Association of St Marcellin Champagnat has launched its pastoral plan for 2026–2028, a document that charts a bold and hopeful course for the Marist mission in Australia.
Monks may leave ‘motherhouse of Trappist order’ after 900 years
After nearly 900 years, the Trappist monks may be leaving the Abbey of Our Lady of La Trappe in Normandy, France, one of the most iconic symbols of the Cistercian tradition founded in the 12th century. Source: EWTN News.
Franciscans welcome leader of Order of Friars Minor during Australian visit
Franciscans from across Parramatta Diocese and beyond gathered in a spirit of joy and fraternity to welcome the Minister General of the Order of Friars Minor, Br Massimo Fusarelli, during his recent visit to Australia. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Grape day for winery established by the Jesuits 175 years ago
The annual blessing of one of Australia’s oldest operating wineries took place in the Clare Valley on February 20. Source: The Southern Cross.