It was a special moment in time on the evening of 16 May when 88 men and women from Consecrated life in the Diocese of Parramatta met at Our Lady of Czestochowa Queen of Poland Church, Marayong, to share in the Eucharist followed by a special meal, writes Sr Patty Andrew OSU. 

In celebrating National Volunteer Week last month, Catholic Healthcare expressed its gratitude to the volunteers who selflessly give their time to those in need, ensuring they are seen, heard, and acknowledged.

The Marist Brothers Star of the Sea Province is this week celebrating the 100th birthday of its oldest living brother, Br Vincent Shekleton. 

Over recent weeks, I have had the opportunity to reflect on the past 25 years of religious life with joy and gratitude. One sentence that keeps coming to mind is, "My heart is full of joy", writes Sr Rita Marie Apura CSFN.

It’s a spiritually nourishing experience to have more than 500 women and men gathered in church with flowers, candles and sublime music, writes broadcaster and communications expert, Emma Rossi.