As Australia marked National Closing the Gap Day, new data released by the Productivity Commission’s Closing the Gap dashboard showed that Australia is on track to meet only four of the 19 targets, a shocking but not surprising result, Jesuit Social Services said.

The Augustinians have celebrated 50 years since their arrival in South Yarra, Melbourne, an event commemorated last month with an anniversary Mass at St Joseph’s parish, presided by Melbourne Archbishop Peter A. Comensoli and attended by priests of the Order, reports Melbourne Catholic.

Venerable Mary of the Sacred Heart Glowrey was celebrated at a Mass of Thanksgiving recently at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne, followed by a reception, reports Melbourne Catholic.

Josephite Sister Annette Arnold has been appointed as the new president of ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans).

Catholic Religious Australia joined with Catholic Earthcare Australia this month to launch the ‘Beyond 10,000 for 10: Sow the Future’ initiative for school students.