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Mercy Sisters donate house to shelter homeless women

Brisbane’s Sisters of Mercy have donated a four-bedroom house to Centacare to shelter women experiencing homelessness in Beaudesert. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Media Religious Orders

Podcast connects faith, ecology and the common good

Common Home TV has launched a new podcast which aims to offer thought-provoking conversations at the “intersection of integral ecology and an inclusive Church”. Source: Redemptorists of Oceania.

Religious Orders

Australian Sister reflects on two years of leadership in Rome

It has been nearly two years since Brisbane-based Sr Mel Dwyer was elected to the General Chapter of the Canossian Daughters of Charity in Rome, a role that has taken her from grassroots ministry in Australia to the global stage. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Anniversary Religious Orders

Canossian Sisters celebrate 75 years in Australia

The Canossian Daughters of Charity are always ready to “go where God sends us”, says Australian delegation leader Sr Mel Dwyer. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Religious Orders

Carmelites celebrate 50 years in ACT – and say farewell

August marks the 50th anniversary of the Carmelite Sisters’ arrival in the ACT – and their farewell, as they are called back to the monastery in Melbourne. Source: Catholic Voice.

Priesthood Religious Orders

Joyful sacrifice: Trio ordained Passionist priests

Three Vietnamese Passionist deacons have been ordained to the priesthood in Adelaide. Source: The Southern Cross.

People Religious Orders

Marist brother’s secret to living a long and joyful life? Love

The Marist Brothers Star of the Sea Province will tomorrow celebrate the 100th birthday of its oldest living brother, Br Vincent Shekleton. 

Education Religious Orders

Students pay tribute to arrival of Presentation Sisters 150 years ago

Nine schools have celebrated the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the first Presentation Sisters in the Wagga Wagga Diocese.

Religious Orders Vocations

Br Bernard prepares for new role sharing his passion for Franciscan life

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.