A Benedictine monk and priest, who was a long-time school teacher, principal and “much sought after” professor of canon law in his native Sri Lanka has recently celebrated 50 years of ordination to the priesthood, reports Catholic Outlook. 

There is complete joy in belonging to God, says Canossian Sister Linh Dinh who made her Perpetual Profession of Vows at the order’s Canossa Chapel in Oxley, the Catholic Leader reports.

The work of Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) to prevent and address Human Trafficking in Australia and the Pacific Region was highlighted in a global forum recently, at the Women Deliver 2026 Conference in Melbourne.

The Columbans from Oceania – priests, Lay Missionaries, and lay co-workers – have gathered together for an inspiring time of prayer, reflection, and planning as they looked ahead to the next five years of mission in the region.

The former Sisters of Mercy convent site in Singleton has now been formally transferred to the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, reports Aurora.