They arrived by horse and carriage and left in the digital age of smartphones, the internet and rovers exploring the planet Mars. For 145 years the Sisters of Mercy have had an unbroken presence in Yass. Until now, reports Catholic Voice.

Three Religious have been honoured in this year’s National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Awards for their commitment to walking with Indigenous communities.

On 7 July, Catholic Religious Australia launched a series of online ‘conversations’ to explore The Light from the Southern Cross Report and to provide an opportunity for reflection and engagement with this landmark document, at a significant time in Church history and in light of the Plenary Council.

The Federal Court has found Environment Minister Sussan Ley has a duty of care to protect young people from the climate crisis, in a world-first case brought by teenagers and a Catholic religious sister, The Guardian reports.

A Christian Brother who has helped preserve and promote the languages of Australia’s First Peoples on the NSW mid-north coast is one of three Religious to receive Queen’s Birthday Honours.