Catholic Religious Australia marked World Day of Consecrated Life this month by celebrating the lives of consecrated women and men, giving thanks for their generosity in the day-to-day challenges of ecclesial living and missionary service to Church and society, while special Masses were held around the country honour the day.

The Edmund Rice Centre for Justice and Community Education has launched a program to support young climate leaders in Kiribati and Tuvalu to communicate and advocate for their Pacific home in Australia, the region and beyond, reports The Good Oil.

Pope Francis has issued a prayer for the Jubilee of Hope and encouraged the faithful to pray it throughout this holy year.

A new book was launched in Brisbane recently to commemorate the sesquicentenary of the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration.

Fr Tony Cox SSC has been appointed national director of Stella Maris Australia. He will run the national office from the Stella Maris Centre Melbourne.