The Salesians of Don Bosco are this year marking 100 years of Salesian presence and ministry in Australia with celebrations planned throughout the year.

Catholic health and aged care services invited the community to celebrate World Day of the Sick this month, and acknowledge the important work that these ministries - many of which are operated by Religious or their associated entities - continue to do under challenging circumstances.

Sister Janet Mead’s chart-topping version of The Lord’s Prayer has been selected as one of 10 new additions to Sounds of Australia, a project of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSAA), reports The Southern Cross.

The Sisters of the Good Samaritan have warmly welcomed members of their community to a liturgy marking the Blessing and Opening of renovations to St Scholastica’s Congregational Centre in Glebe – a space they hope will be a place of gathering, learning, conversation and hospitality well into the future, The Good Oil reports.

Two Religious - Sr Mary Comer RSJ and Br Anthony Boyd FMS – were among Catholics to have their service to the Church and the community recognised with Australia Day honours this year, The Catholic Weekly reports.