One hundred and forty years ago, four courageous young Sisters of St Joseph embarked on a momentous journey from Perthville near Bathurst to Lochinvar. Traveling by train, boat and horse-drawn carriage, their mission was to bring a quality Catholic education to children in the remote parts of the Maitland Diocese, thereby nurturing their faith and opening doors for a better life.

History was made this month when a Catholic religious woman preached the homily at St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral in Melbourne to celebrate the Feast of St Phoebe.

We have recently entered the month of September. The Church marks the first day of September as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. The Season of Saint Francis of Assisi. The concern for creation is one that is widely shared throughout the human family and one that is a deep focus for many Religious, writes CRA President, Fr Peter Jones OSA.

Today we give thanks for the gift of Mary’s life. I also give thanks for her commitment to live from the heart, reflects Sr Monica Cavanagh RSJ in a video message for St Mary MacKillop’s feast day.

People at risk of homelessness who have multiple and complex needs, including cognitive impairments, must have better access to supported housing that is tailored to their needs to prevent them falling through service gaps and into homelessness, said Jesuit Social Services during Homelessness Week, this month.