Catholic Religious Australia is undertaking a survey of members to determine a reliable picture of religious life in Australia. It is the first survey of religious life here for more than 30 years.
The first Public Juridic Person of Pontifical Right granted to a religious congregation in Australia has come into effect, setting an important precedent for other religious congregations in this country.
The monks of New Norcia have established a scholarship in honour of their late Abbot, Placid Spearritt, who had a deep appreciation of the historical treasures still to be unearthed from the monastery town's archives.
Daring to imagine, willing to risk ... Mary Ward Justice lecture, Sydney, August 25
Women: Gathering, Affirming, Celebrating ... the Council for Australian Catholic Women, Canberra, August 26-28
And you shall be my witnesses ... CLRI(NSW) Social Justice Committee, Sydney, September 9
Embrace the other and welcome difference ... Sisters of Mercy Institute, Canberra, November 6-8
Creation spirituality retreat weekend/week ... Shoalwater near Rockingham (WA) November 6-8 or 6-12
Australians have been invited to allow the life story of Blessed Mary MacKillop to intersect with their own as the country celebrates the 100th anniversary of her death - and awaits the announcement of her canonisation.
Inter-religious dialogue continues at the local level: Continuing the work ... Local encouragement ... Sweat turns tolerance into compassion ... Peace prayers for the Middle East ...
Diversity looms large in religious vocations trends … US women religious encouraged to "be proud" of their achievements
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