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Catholic Religious Australia

  Catholic Religious Australia, the public name of the Australian Conference of Leaders of Religious Institutes (ACLRI), is the peak body for all Religious in Australia. Its purpose is to promote, support and represent religious life in the Australian Church.  ... [more]

WELCOME TO OUR WEBSITE …

  Welcome to the website for Catholic Religious Australia and its related e-journal, pathways!
Both these exciting forms of communication provide refreshing and innovative insight into the work of more than 175 Religious Congregations based in Australia. Both this website and pathways promote the contemplative and prophetic service offered through the ministries and lives of more than 8000 Australian Religious at home and abroad. [more]

Bold enough to speak with one voice

From the CRA President

  The politics of principle
In the wash-up to last Saturday’s 2010 Federal Election, many commentators are bemoaning the lack of values, vision, principles and conviction among our major political parties.  (more)
 

OUT and ABOUT

  Religious respond to Pakistan floods
As the Jesuits launched an emergency appeal for the millions of Pakistanis affected by flooding, an Australian Columban priest braced his Hyderabad community for the oncoming devastation.  (more)
 
  ErinEarth is a Presentation gift
With the support of the local community, two Presentation Sisters have created an environmental oasis in the NSW Riverina town of Wagga Wagga.  (more)
 
  Mercy ministries live on at St Peter’s
The contribution of four Mercy Sisters to aged care has been honoured at Catholic Healthcare’s new aged care service St Peter’s - officially opened by the Governor-General of Australia on 2 August.  (more)
 
  Celebrating creation through the Eucharist
The celebration of the Eucharist is intrinsically linked to the way we think, feel and act towards creation, says theologian Father Denis Edwards.  (more)
 
  One Sister’s story of simple living
From her small stone worker’s cottage in Oamaru, New Zealand, Blessed Sacrament Sister Marie Grunke SSS shares her story of being part of a community committed to sustainable living.  (more)
 
  Future frontiers for religious life
Father Frank Moloney, SDB, AM gave a thought-provoking theological reflection on the future of religious life in Australia at CRA's recent National Assembly in Hobart.  (more)
 
   

Last site update: 31-08-2010