For many religious sisters and clergy, community life is central to their vocation, as traditional convent living has declined and more religious now live independently in the wider community, sustaining a strong sense of communal connection remains important for them, reports The Catholic Weekly.

When Josephite Sister Janet Glass first arrived in Goulburn, she never imagined her ministry would lead her inside some of the state’s toughest prisons, reports Catholic Voice.

Sr Pamela Davis OP recently received a fond farewell from the Glenorchy Parish community as she prepared to return to Sydney, after serving for 43 years in Southern Tasmania.

Catholic Social Services Australia and the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council have welcomed the launch of the Albanese Government’s first dedicated plan to end family violence against First Nations women and children. 

Australia’s Catholic bishops have urged courage and tenderness in addressing the nation’s cost-of-living crisis.