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Dominican Sisters appeal for help to renovate convent chapel
It’s no surprise that St Joseph Convent in Western Sydney would hold a special place in the hearts of the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia, and for many women discerning their vocation. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Sisters share a loving message on tour of Australia
Four Benedictine Daughters of the Divine Will travelled around Australia on a whirlwind 23-day visit last month. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Josephites continue discussion on the environment
The Josephite Laudato Si’ Action Plan team has released its second “conversation package” designed to spark discussion on the environment and Pope Francis’ encyclicals Laudato Si’ and Laudate Deum. Source: Sisters of Saint Joseph.
Loreto community to celebrate 150 years in Australia
The Loreto community will embark on a year-long celebration in 2025 marking 150 years since Mother Gonzaga Barry and her nine companions arrived in Melbourne, later settling in Ballarat in May 1875. Source: Pathways.
Sisters from different backgrounds share same calling and mission
A former soldier from the Philippines, a collaborator of Archbishop Karol Wojtyla from Krakow, and a theologian from Belarus all share the same calling and mission in Australia. Source: Vatican News.
Catholic Religious calls for national overhaul of youth justice system
Catholic Religious Australia called for a nationally coordinated reform of the youth justice system in a recent submission to a Senate Inquiry into Australia’s youth justice and incarceration system.
Archbishop’s decree creates new leadership model for MSS
In a historic moment for the Missionary Sisters of Service, Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli has issued a decree appointing Good Samaritan Sister Veronica Hoey as the canonical delegate for the MSS for the next three years. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
New aged care facility aims to be ahead of its times
The Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth is planning a new aged care facility in Greater Western Sydney that will be the first of its kind in the country when completed in 2025. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Religious communities must embrace change, says visiting US Sister
During a recent national tour, Pennsylvania-based Sr Mary Pellegrino CSJ addressed South Australian consecrated men and women about the challenges facing religious communities and the importance of embracing change. Source: The Southern Cross.