For centuries, men have predominantly overseen the academic domain of theology and key committees in the Church, but women have an essential role to play. Sr M. Isabell Naumann, a Schoenstatt Sister of Mary, shares insights on her journey as a woman in various leadership roles within the Church, reports Vatican News.

Stafford Parish in Brisbane is soaking in the sun with its newly-installed solar panels, set to cut power bills by 90 per cent over their lifetime, and Fr Joe McKay OFM says the timing could not have been better in the lead-up to Laudato Si’ Week, reports The Catholic Leader.

Brisbane faithful gathered in their thousands with flags and prayers around the Blessed Sacrament and witnessed to the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist as they walked the streets of Brisbane’s CBD this month, reports The Catholic Leader.

Good Samaritan Sister Kerin Caldwell led a workshop in Canberra recently, which aimed to explore ageing with grace and purpose, reports Catholic Voice.

Catholic Theological College in Melbourne hosted a symposium recently exploring the late Rev Professor Austin Cooper OMI’s significant contributions to Christian scholarship and formation, and as a spiritual friend to many, reports Melbourne Catholic.