Cancellation of July issue

Again during our 170th Year, we take a very brief glimpse into the life of one of our seven pioneer Sisters

Sister Veronica Lawson RSM (East Ballarat) offers a reflection on the Gospel for the birth of John the Baptist (Year C, Luke 1:57-66, 80).

Women and girls in the developing world are often denied opportunities for education. Mercy Works aims to break this cycle.

This year marks the fiftieth anniversary since the arrival of the first Sisters of Mercy in Wewak, Papua New Guinea. In 1957, seven sisters from the Brisbane Congregation arrived in Wewak at the invitation of the Bishop of Wewak, Leo Arkfeld. Between May 27 and June 3, about forty Australian Sisters of Mercy joined with PNG Sisters of Mercy and the broader community for a week of celebrations in the Wewak Diocese. At the request of Sister Mariska Kua (PNG Congregation Leader), Sister Elizabeth O’Keefe RSM (Local Communications Facilitator, Brisbane) reports on the celebrations.

During August and September join us in prayer and reflection.

During the recent Queensland Catholic Education Week, Sr Rovena Duffy rsm received the 2016 Docemus Award.

At the end of October the Sisters of Mercy will be celebrating their arrival in Bathurst, NSW.

Grafton Sisters of Mercy gathered with representatives of the Lismore Diocese in NSW to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of Mercy and the 25th anniversary of the Institute. Sister Colleen Rhodes reports.

Sr. Bernadette Franks shares a reflection from her time in the ministry of pastoral care in a hospital setting.

Retreats in Everyday Life are an opportunity to reflect on life and to recognise God present in every aspect of ordinary life. One such Retreat took place recently in Dubbo.

Institute Leader Berneice Loch rsm reflects on being attentive to our planet and its future.