A papal blessing for the Daughters of Charity was the highlight of a commemorative Mass held in St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Adelaide last month to mark 70 years of the Hutt St Centre, reports The Southern Cross.

The Church and the world in the 21st century need a holistic approach to religious formation, according to the umbrella organisation for Catholic women religious superiors, reports Vatican News. 

Mercy Health has this month celebrated 40 years of Mercy Palliative Care, a ministry based on an “unwavering commitment'“ to support patients in their living and their dying.

One of the gifts I value in our common association within Catholic Religious Australia is a deeper appreciation of how the various congregations benefit communally, and Religious personally, from our mutual support, writes CRA President, Fr Peter Jones OSA.

Five Religious Sisters featured in the King’s Birthday Honours List this year, in recognition of their service to the community and the Church across a broad range of ministries.