Franciscan Father Mario Debattista has returned to Juba, South Sudan for another three years after he was forced to leave in 2016 with two students in his care when civil war-related tensions flared up, The Catholic Leader reports.

The Sisters of Mary Queen of Peace in Canberra renewed their vows recently during a special Mass on their Feast Day, The Presentation of the Lord (2 February).

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.