The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth in Australia have joyfully celebrated the 150th Anniversary of the foundation of their Congregation—a milestone marked by deep gratitude, reflection, and unity.

Columban Fathers Patrick McInerney and Robert McCulloch have been honoured for their contributions to Interfaith dialogue and healthcare respectively, the Columban eBulletin reports.

Cardinal Stephen Chow SJ of Hong Kong has urged laypeople and clergy alike to view dialogue with the Chinese government less as a political bargaining chip and more as a pastoral mission shared by all, during a visit to Australia, reports Melbourne Catholic.

Popular American speaker, author and podcast host, Sister Miriam James Heidland SOLT was in Sydney recently, speaking to hundreds of women at Randwick Racecourse and also teaming up with fellow American author and retreat-leader, Fr John Burns at a day of prayer and reflection for Religious women, The Catholic Weekly reports.

Australian religious were amongst thousands of consecrated men and women from around the world on pilgrimage to Rome to celebrate the Jubilee of Consecrated Life (8 – 12 October 2025).