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Kidnappers release Haitian nuns after ransom paid
Six religious sisters and another person who were kidnapped in Haiti have been released. Source: Crux.
Australia’s Josephites respond to Laudato Si’
As people and organisations throughout the world respond to Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, Australia’s Josephite community has taken up his call to care for all creation and those who inhabit it, especially the poor. Source: Vatican News.
Campervan hits the road to help missionaries in outback ministry
With the help of generous donors and partners in mission, the Divine Word Missionaries have taken delivery of a small campervan which will allow missionaries in Central Australia to visit outlying Aboriginal communities for longer periods. Source: In The Word.
Vatican closes women’s community co-founded by Fr Rupnik
The Vatican has ordered the dissolution of the Community of Loyola, a religious community of women founded in Slovenia with the assistance of Fr Marko Rupnik, who has been accused of abuse, including of women in the community. Source: OSV News.
Dominicans leave legacy of ‘great pastoral service’
Six decades of service to the faithful of Canberra by the Dominican order has come to an end. Source: Catholic Voice.
Benedictine priest creates new record
A Benedictine priest from the New Norcia community in Western Australia has released an album of original piano-based music. Source: The eRecord.
Exploring ways to be faithful and creative disciples in a wounded world
The Divine Word Missionaries’ annual mission day in Melbourne saw more than 300 people gather to explore the theme “Your Light Must Shine Before Others: Faithful and Creative Discipleship in a Wounded World”.
Loreto Sisters appoint new province leader for Australia, South East Asia
The Loreto Sisters have appointed Sr Mary Wright IBVM as the new leader of the Loreto Province of Australia and South East Asia for a three-year term commencing November 15.
Catholic Religious Australia condemns attacks by Hamas militants
Catholic Religious Australia has strongly condemned the attacks by Hamas militants against Israeli civilians and called for the safe and immediate release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.