This month marked an historic occasion for the Catholic Church in Australia, with the commencement of Mercy Ministry Companions, a new ecclesial entity that incorporates ministries in education, health and aged care, and community services.

A Catholic nun from Myanmar who made worldwide headlines when she kneeled in front of armed security forces and called for an end to violence, has been named among the BBC’s “list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2021”, reports Vatican News.

The Early Church Fathers and Mothers still have much to teach, even though they are far removed from us in time and circumstance, writes CRA President, Br Peter Carroll FMS.

The 5th Annual World Day of the Poor took place this month, calling attention to people living in poverty across the world, under the theme, “The Poor will Always Be With You”.

The Institute of Sisters of Mercy Australia and Papua New Guinea, in collaboration with Catholic Religious Australia and Catholic Earthcare, has launched an exciting fellowship opportunity for emerging leaders in Integral Ecology.