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International Women’s Day – 8 March
07 Mar 2024

International Women’s Day – 8 March

Brigidines acknowledge the UN International Women’s Day (IWD) which is celebrated annually around the world on 8 March. IWD invites our recognition and affirmation of the achievements of women worldwide.

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Solas Bhride in Spring!
28 Feb 2024

Solas Bhride in Spring!

Solas Bhride  celebrates “the magical awakening of bird song and dancing daffodils in some glorious sunshine.” (Solas Bhride News)           Lenten Meditation Series: Solas Bhride starts

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A Light of Peace
24 Feb 2024

A Light of Peace

  Brigidines rejoice with our Sisters and Team at Solas Bhride Kildare, following the recent Feile Bride celebrations and events in Kildare  to honour the legacy of  Brigid. In 2024

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Bridging Gaps, Building Alliances
20 Feb 2024

Bridging Gaps, Building Alliances

Bridging Gaps, Building Alliances  is the theme for World Day of Social Justice 2024.  The United Nations chose this theme to emphasise the importance of collaboration and partnership in addressing

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What is it about Brigid?
03 Feb 2024

What is it about Brigid?

Brigid 1500:  In February 2024, the life and legacy of St Brigid of Kildare are being celebrated with Ritual, Reflection, Song, Art, Dance – and Joy! On St Brigid’s Day, 

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Waitangi Day in New Zealand
29 Jan 2024

Waitangi Day in New Zealand

On February 6th New Zealanders hold a National holiday commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1870.  It is considered New Zealand’s founding document.     Brigidines stand

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Brigid: A Woman, A Life, A Legacy
27 Jan 2024

Brigid: A Woman, A Life, A Legacy

Kildare Town and Solas Bhríde Centre welcome residents, visitors, pilgrims and guest speakers to the annual week-long festival in honour of Brigid: A Woman, A Life, A Legacy. This year

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Pause for Peace – on St Brigid’s Day
27 Jan 2024

Pause for Peace – on St Brigid’s Day

Brigidines, colleagues, partners and friends are invited and encouraged to participate in the Pause for Peace movement on the 1st February 2024. Pause for Peace  is an initiative of the Solas Bhríde

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Australia Day 2024
24 Jan 2024

Australia Day 2024

  On January 26th, Brigidines living in Australia will recognise and celebrate Australia Day – and enjoy the break in routine of a National Holiday!   We acknowledge with gratitude

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World Day of Peace – 1st January 2024
01 Jan 2024

World Day of Peace – 1st January 2024

Brigidines across the Congregation send best wishes, for a Peace-filled and happy 2024, to our partners, colleagues, friends, families and communities.     On World Day of Peace  we reflect

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New Zealand 125
10 Dec 2023

New Zealand 125

  In 1883 Brigidines travelled from Mountrath Ireland to Coonamble NSW to begin the Brigidine Story in Australia   – and within a few years they had also established communities and

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Freedom, Equality and Justice for All
08 Dec 2023

Freedom, Equality and Justice for All

  “Where do Human Rights live?  They live in each of us.”   (Human Rights 75)   Brigidines recognise that International Human Rights Day is celebrated on 10 December to create

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So, this is Advent – 2023
05 Dec 2023

So, this is Advent – 2023

  A time to reflect on and share messages of hope and promise. A time to hold in reflection and prayer, the sacredness of all life. A time to prepare

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Solas Bhride  invites…
23 Nov 2023

Solas Bhride invites…

    Brigidines acknowledge with gratitude the ministry and mission of Solas Bhride, Kildare, Ireland, a spirituality centre of welcome and hospitality.   What’s happening at Solas Bhride?    

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More than a hasty hand-out…
17 Nov 2023

More than a hasty hand-out…

Called to respond to the cry of Earth and of those made poor. Pope Francis, who has repeatedly called for awareness of and response to the interrelated causes of poverty,

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Mission and Ministry
31 Oct 2023

Mission and Ministry

Animating our mission by expanding our engagement with colleagues and their gifts, in a spirit of mutuality and profound respect. (Invitation and Call 2022)   Solas Bhride: Solas Bhríde (Kildare,

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Pacific Calling Partnership
29 Oct 2023

Pacific Calling Partnership

Embracing our role in the one community of life…     (Invitation & Call 2022)   Through the Congregation Project commitment, Brigidines support the Pacific Calling Partnership* (PCP) in listening  to

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Peace and Reconciliation
12 Oct 2023

Peace and Reconciliation

Less than a week after Pope Francis called on  ‘all people of good will’  to care for our common home (Laudate Deum), he responded with ”apprehension and sorrow” to the

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Let Justice and Peace Flow
24 Sep 2023

Let Justice and Peace Flow

Embracing our role in the one community of life…     (Invitation & Call 2022)         As the Season of Creation continues, consider taking some time to read:

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Back to Canberra – ACRATH on mission…
22 Sep 2023

Back to Canberra – ACRATH on mission…

 “To eliminate human trafficking and the harm it causes.”  (ACRATH Mission)   The ACRATH* Team have been recently raising awareness and issues on human trafficking and slavery – and advocating

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Season of Creation 2023  – continued
10 Sep 2023

Season of Creation 2023 – continued

Embracing our role in the one community of life…     (Invitation & Call 2022)   Brigid, Earth Woman ‘Brigid, in keeping with her Celtic tradition, was wonderfully attuned to the

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A voice for change – UNANIMA International
01 Sep 2023

A voice for change – UNANIMA International

Through the Congregation Projects Fund, Brigidines support and collaborate with UNANIMA International (UI). Jean Quinn DW is the current Director and our Margaret Fyfe csb is the Brigidine representative on

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Join the river of justice and peace
30 Aug 2023

Join the river of justice and peace

Embracing our role in the one community of life…     (Invitation & Call 2022) Brigidines celebrate the Season of Creation 2023, which begins on 1 September, the World Day of

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Listen, Learn, Love
26 Aug 2023

Listen, Learn, Love

Brigidines across the Congregation stand in solidarity with our Australian Sisters, on Australia’s Social Justice Sunday 2023.   The Catholic Church in Australia has a long tradition of commemorating Social

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Wisdom…
08 Aug 2023

Wisdom…

Brigidine Sisters across the Congregation recognise the United Nations’ International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on August 9th.   Each year, this Day aims to raise awareness that: –

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‘I was a stranger and you welcomed me…’
29 Jul 2023

‘I was a stranger and you welcomed me…’

Kildare Ministries Community Works.   Be informed about issues of justice for refugees and asylum seekers in Australia. The Melbourne based Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project (BASP) continues to respond. BASP

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Kildare Ministries
29 Jul 2023

Kildare Ministries

  Brigidine Sisters acknowledge with gratitude the continuing work of all involved in Kildare Ministries. Kildare Ministries was launched and officially began as a new entity in March 2014. Crossing

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Matariki Day – Aotearoa New Zealand.
02 Jul 2023

Matariki Day – Aotearoa New Zealand.

  In solidarity with our New Zealand Sisters, Brigidines honour Matariki Day which falls on 14th July, 2023. Matariki is the star cluster most commonly known across the world as

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One Journey Together
01 Jul 2023

One Journey Together

  Australia’s National NAIDOC* Week, which takes place in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), provides opportunities to celebrate the history, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal

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“I was a stranger and you welcomed me.”
19 Jun 2023

“I was a stranger and you welcomed me.”

World Refugee Day, 20th June,  is an occasion to build empathy and understanding for people forced to flee their homeland. (Source: UNHCR)  Brigidine Sisters recognise the search for safety, the

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Be a Voice for Generations  2023
22 May 2023

Be a Voice for Generations 2023

Brigidines in all corners of our Congregation recognise and value the knowledge, insight and wisdom within the cultures and lives of Indigenous peoples. We recall also Fatima Measham’s challenge: “…

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Leading with Courage
21 May 2023

Leading with Courage

With gratitude, Brigidines acknowledge the inspiring works of Kildare Ministries.   As the 2023 school year progresses through Summer and Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere,  Kildare Ministries’ schools animate the

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Is Brigid for real?
19 May 2023

Is Brigid for real?

  Brigidine Sisters and ‘Brigid 1500′  (About Brigid 1500) created and sponsored the Conference: Brigid – Woman of Mystery, Woman of Inspiration, at Solas Bhride on 22nd April, 23 (Earth Day).

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ACRATH Advocacy Moment!
10 May 2023

ACRATH Advocacy Moment!

Brigidines rejoice with ACRATH’s  Team – Staff, Members, Advocates, Companions, Supporters – on May 10th 23, as they share a happy advocacy moment! We recognise with gratitude the ongoing leadership, 

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Hearts Stirred to Action
10 May 2023

Hearts Stirred to Action

  ACRATH’s Annual Gathering, “Hearts Stirred to Action,” was held on 3rd May, 2023, offering participants the opportunity to explore causes and impact of human trafficking.   During the Gathering, Cindy Bohan (Community

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Courage.   (UNANIMA International)
23 Apr 2023

Courage. (UNANIMA International)

The Brigidine Congregation belongs to and supports the coalition of women religious, UNANIMA International (UI).  In solidarity, UNANIMA International works for systemic change to achieve a more just world. The

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Pacific Calling…
29 Mar 2023

Pacific Calling…

Brigidine Sisters are committed to advocacy and action in response to the devastating impact of climate change on the peoples of the Pacific Island nations. One of the current Brigidine

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Newsy Page
21 Mar 2023

Newsy Page

    Solas Bhride  Centre, Kildare Town, shares the celebration of Feile Bhride’s 30th Anniversary:  Darkness Dawning Light Upcoming Events at Solas Bhride: Solas Bhride March – April      

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International Women’s Day 2023
07 Mar 2023

International Women’s Day 2023

Brigidines mark the UN International Women’s Day (IWD), March 8th. We are invited to recognise and affirm the achievements of women worldwide. IWD also aims to shine  light on the

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UN World Day of Social Justice 2023
20 Feb 2023

UN World Day of Social Justice 2023

Brigidines acknowledge World Day of Social Justice on February 20 and the 2023 theme: “Overcoming Barriers and Unleashing Opportunities for Social Justice” In the footsteps of Brigid of Kildare and

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Waitangi Day in New Zealand
04 Feb 2023

Waitangi Day in New Zealand

Brigidines stand in solidarity with our New Zealand Sisters as New Zealand celebrates Waitangi Day on 6th February. Waitangi Day is a National holiday for New Zealanders commemorating the signing

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Invest in people, prioritize education
25 Jan 2023

Invest in people, prioritize education

The United Nations created the International Day of Education on January 24th to shine a light on education as a fundamental human right.  As well as a right, Education also

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Pause for Peace – on St Brigid’s Day
22 Jan 2023

Pause for Peace – on St Brigid’s Day

Brigidines, colleagues, partners and friends are invited and encouraged to participate in the Pause for Peace movement on the 1st February 2023. Pause for Peace  is an initiative of the

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Féile Bríde 2023
22 Jan 2023

Féile Bríde 2023

Féile Bríde 2023 commences on 31st January – the eve of St Brigid’s Day.   Kildare Town and Solas Bhríde Centre welcome residents, visitors, pilgrims and guest speakers to the

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Australia Day 2023
22 Jan 2023

Australia Day 2023

On January 26th, Brigidines living in Australia will enjoy the break in routine that comes with a National Holiday. We acknowledge with gratitude the many gifts, blessings and freedoms that

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Responsibility and Compassion
01 Jan 2023

Responsibility and Compassion

Brigidines acknowledge and give thanks for the Gifts of 2022.  May our hearts remain open to recognise and embrace graced moments during 2023. We reflect also on the challenges and

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After  COP27:   Where to from here for the Pacific?
21 Nov 2022

After COP27: Where to from here for the Pacific?

In partnership with others, through the Congregational Common Project Fund, Brigidines support Pacific Calling Partnership.  The PCP recently funded  advocates to attend COP27 to fight for climate justice – with

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International Day of the Girl Child, 2022
09 Oct 2022

International Day of the Girl Child, 2022

Brigidines give thanks for the many opportunities, places and activities in which they have walked with children and young people, particularly girls,  in the pursuit of education and empowerment. With 

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UNANIMA International
30 Sep 2022

UNANIMA International

The Brigidine Congregation is a member of UNANIMA International (UI). For over 20 years the focus of UNANIMA International (UI) has included  women, children/girls, migrants and refugees. Margaret Fyfe csb

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Kildare Ministries News
18 Sep 2022

Kildare Ministries News

Brigidines and colleagues continue to be inspired by the ongoing commitment of directors, leaders and staffs of Kildare Ministries’ schools and community works. The most recent edition of the Kildare

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ACRATH NEWS September 2022
08 Sep 2022

ACRATH NEWS September 2022

Brigidine Communities in Australia support the work of Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH).   ACRATH has published their September 2022 Newsletter which offers updates and information about

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Festival of Hope
16 Aug 2022

Festival of Hope

Brigidine Sisters are committed to advocacy and action on behalf of migrant families and people seeking refuge. Wherever we are and in whatever ways available to us, we seek to

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Kildare Ministries News
08 Aug 2022

Kildare Ministries News

Brigidine Sisters are committed to engagement with colleagues and their gifts – animating our mission and rejoicing in fresh possibilities. We honour and thank Kildare Ministries’ leaders and staff, who

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Pacific Calling Partnership
03 Aug 2022

Pacific Calling Partnership

Brigidine Sisters are partners in the Pacific Calling Partnership (PCP). The partnership is committed to listening to what Pacific islanders are saying about the imminent threats of climate change to

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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
25 Jul 2022

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

  Brigidine Sisters in all corners of the Congregation acknowledge World Day Against Trafficking in Persons – 30 July 2022. We know that human trafficking and slavery occur in every

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In solidarity with San Antonio
03 Jul 2022

In solidarity with San Antonio

Brigidine Sisters in San Antonio have been standing in solidarity, support and prayer with the communities and parishioners of the Archdiocese of San Antonio – following the tragic killing of

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NAIDOC WEEK – Australia
03 Jul 2022

NAIDOC WEEK – Australia

Brigidines recognise the significance of  NAIDOC WEEK 2022, which begins in Australia today. The Week’s focus encourages us to celebrate the cultures of First Nations Peoples while recognizing and working

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Matariki – historic moment in New Zealand!
24 Jun 2022

Matariki – historic moment in New Zealand!

Today, 24 June 2022, New Zealand celebrates first Indigenous Public Holiday. Brigidines join with our New Zealand Sisters – Anne, Cyprian, Clothilde, Helena, Frances, Patsy and Trish in marking the

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Kildare Ministries Newsletter
23 Jun 2022

Kildare Ministries Newsletter

Brigidine Sisters give thanks for the continuing work of all involved in Kildare Ministries. To keep up to date with news and developments, you are invited to read the most

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Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project – Update
22 Jun 2022

Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project – Update

Newsletter No. 106 of the Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project (BASP) offers an inspiring and informative update.   Read about the BASP community’s most recent reflections, responses and activities – including the

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June 20: World Refugee Day 2022
19 Jun 2022

June 20: World Refugee Day 2022

On World Refugee Day, we reflect on the courage and resilience of people forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. Brigidine Sisters, together with our partners

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Brigidine Sisters Remembered in Wales
18 Jun 2022

Brigidine Sisters Remembered in Wales

At a recent gathering at Pantasaph in Wales Brigidine Sisters Elizabeth Kelly CSB, Rosario O’Malley CSB and Dolores Griffin CSB who had lived and ministered in Wales were lovingly remembered

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Brigidines Receive Queen’s Birthday Awards
13 Jun 2022

Brigidines Receive Queen’s Birthday Awards

Two Brigidine sisters in Victoria,  Brigid Arthur CSB and Angela Ryan CSB, have been named in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours. For distinguished service to social welfare, particularly asylum seekers

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Brigidine Stands With JPIC
23 May 2022

Brigidine Stands With JPIC

Brigidine Sister Patricia Mulhall recently attended the annual weekend Justice Peace and Integrity of Creation conference held in the UK. The participants were moved to send a resolution to the

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Pope Francis Opens Laudato Si Week
23 May 2022

Pope Francis Opens Laudato Si Week

Hundreds of thousands of Catholics unite from May 22-29 to celebrate the progress made in bringing the Pope’s encyclical Laudato Si’ to life. Crucial issues to be explored during Laudato

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Take Part in Laudato Si Week 2022
15 May 2022

Take Part in Laudato Si Week 2022

The Brigidine Congregation together with all Catholic communities around the world are invited to participate in Laudato Si’ Week 2022. This event from 22-29th May 2022 and is the fourth global

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Pray for Sri Lanka
11 May 2022

Pray for Sri Lanka

Brigidine Sisters have many connections with people from Sri Lanka – they are students in our schools or university classes, parishioners alongside of us in church and our neighbours. With

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An Irish First
02 May 2022

An Irish First

Church as we’ve known it is changing in many ways as the Spirit continues to guide us. Much of what has been our experience is crumbling right before us and

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UNANIMA International Newsletter April 2022
22 Apr 2022

UNANIMA International Newsletter April 2022

One of the congregational common projects which Brigidine Sisters are committed to nurturing is with UNANIMA International  (UI)- One Spirit, One Mission, One Hope. Through this project we join with

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The Call of Africa
20 Apr 2022

The Call of Africa

For many years, a small number of Brigidine Sisters have lived and ministered among the people of Kenya. At present we’re aware that many religious, priests and church agencies are

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Earth Day 22 April 2022
19 Apr 2022

Earth Day 22 April 2022

As Brigidine Sisters we recognize the sacredness of all creation and sense a call to respond to the cry of Earth at this time. As individuals – voters, consumers, educators

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Easter Greetings for 2022
16 Apr 2022

Easter Greetings for 2022

Brigidine Sisters offer Easter greetings to everyone including our associates, partners in ministry, supporters, friends and families. We and so many in our world community continue to experience the death-dealing

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Kildare Ministries Newsletter No2 2022
08 Apr 2022

Kildare Ministries Newsletter No2 2022

All who support and are interested in the ongoing work of Kildare Ministries are invited to read their latest newsletter. To read Kildare Ministries newsletter click on the following link:

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Prayer Network: April 2022
31 Mar 2022

Prayer Network: April 2022

During this month of April  join with others to pray especially for health care workers. We remember those who serve the sick and the elderly or people recovering from surgery or

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New Congregational Leadership Team
23 Mar 2022

New Congregational Leadership Team

During the recent Brigidine Congregational Forum held at St Joseph’s Centre, Baulkham Hills a new Congregational Leadership Team was elected. This new team consists of  Louise Cleary CSB, (Congregational Leader),

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St Brigid: Woman of Fire
18 Mar 2022

St Brigid: Woman of Fire

St Brigid of Kildare is the patroness of our Brigidine Congregation. In the following article from The Tablet 19 March 2022, Margaret Hebblethwaite reflects on her recent pilgrimage to Kildare.

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Remembering St Patrick
17 Mar 2022

Remembering St Patrick

Brigidine Sisters, together with their colleagues, remember St Patrick, patron Saint of Ireland, who as a young boy was taken captive and sold as a slave. After working as a

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Human Trafficking Impacted by War
16 Mar 2022

Human Trafficking Impacted by War

The war in Ukraine draws attention to the link between armed conflict and human trafficking. The very presence of armed conflict and the displacement of people causes the intensification of

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“Called to be Avant Garde”
13 Mar 2022

“Called to be Avant Garde”

On 12th March, Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv DD STL, Bishop of Parramatta, joined with our delegates at St Joseph’s Centre, Baulkham Hills to celebrate Eucharist as part of

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8 March International Women’s Day
08 Mar 2022

8 March International Women’s Day

Brigidine Sisters are a small, diverse, global community of women religious united by our history, charism, goodwill and commitment. Even though there is much still to be challenged and changed,

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News from the Sisters in Ukraine
04 Mar 2022

News from the Sisters in Ukraine

We join the UISG worldwide family  in praying for our sisters in Ukraine as they stay with and support their people. May our prayer support them and our concern and

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2022 Lenten Journey of Preparation
04 Mar 2022

2022 Lenten Journey of Preparation

The season of Lent seems somewhat different this year. Many are emerging from the frightening grip of the Covid-19 pandemic which locked down our care-centres, schools, homes and churches for

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ACRATH Annual Report 2021
04 Mar 2022

ACRATH Annual Report 2021

Brigidine Sister Louise Cleary CSB has been the National President of ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans) for the past two years. A number of other Brigidine Sisters

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Zero Discrimination Day: March 1
28 Feb 2022

Zero Discrimination Day: March 1

Unfortunately despite our best efforts, discrimination remains too common in our personal and community lives and in the wider communities in which we live and work. Discrimination happens whenever we

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A Prayer for Ukraine
25 Feb 2022

A Prayer for Ukraine

Brigidine Sisters invite everyone to join them and people of all faiths in praying the following prayer for peace at this time: God of peace and justice, we pray for

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News from UNANIMA International
23 Feb 2022

News from UNANIMA International

Our Brigidine Congregation is a member of UNANIMA  International (UI) – a coalition of Congregations of women religious who collaborate in order to bring justice to women and girls in

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Kildare Ministries Newsletter No 1 2022
22 Feb 2022

Kildare Ministries Newsletter No 1 2022

Our ministries as Brigidines are increasingly happening in greater collaboration with others. In Australia, one of the new forms of this is in the work of Kildare Ministries in schools

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Reflection: 7th Week in Ordinary Time
18 Feb 2022

Reflection: 7th Week in Ordinary Time

The First Reading from 1 Samuel 26:2,7-9,12-13, 22-23 offers an opportunity to think about the possibilities that often exist in life’s moments of vulnerability. The Gospel Reading from Luke 6:27-38

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In Solidarity with Refugees
17 Feb 2022

In Solidarity with Refugees

An ecumenical group of Christian leaders recently took turns to be locked in a cage outside the Park Hotel in Melbourne’s inner-north to demonstrate their solidarity with approximately 32 refugees

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World Day of Social Justice
17 Feb 2022

World Day of Social Justice

“Brigidine Sisters are impelled to take action for justice, in small and large ways in the footsteps of Jesus, living in the spirit of Brigid of Kildare and reflecting the

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ACRATH Takes Action
17 Feb 2022

ACRATH Takes Action

ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans) present a 12 minute film clip celebrating the work being done by Team ACRATH during the pandemic. The video speaks of the

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6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
11 Feb 2022

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

The Scripture readings for this week might seem to create the image of a dualism of polarity.  Like the culture in which we experience so much of our lives these

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Fifth Sunday Ordinary Time, Year C
02 Feb 2022

Fifth Sunday Ordinary Time, Year C

This week’s Scripture Readings invite us to reflect on three difference experiences of being called – that of the prophet Isaiah, Paul who calls himself ‘the least of the apostles’

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Prayer Intention February 2022
31 Jan 2022

Prayer Intention February 2022

During February all are invited to join with Pope Francis’ Worldwide Prayer Network in praying for women religious everywhere. Let us give thanks for their work and their service in the

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4th Sun Ordinary Time 2022
30 Jan 2022

4th Sun Ordinary Time 2022

The Scripture Readings for this weekend include: First Reading from Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19, the Second Reading from 1 Corinthians 12:31 – 13:13 and the Gospel from Luke 4: 21 –

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Marking Australia Day 2022
26 Jan 2022

Marking Australia Day 2022

This National Day in Australia, gives everyone an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the rich heritage of this nation. We give thanks for the ancient history of Australia’s first people

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Sacred Moments with Brigid of Kildare
25 Jan 2022

Sacred Moments with Brigid of Kildare

The feast of St Brigid of Kildare, our Patroness is celebrated annually on 1st February. Brigidine Sister, Anna Hennessy CSB has prepared the following ritual that could be used personally,

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Pray for Peace in Ukraine
25 Jan 2022

Pray for Peace in Ukraine

Pope Francis has expressed concern over increasing tensions threatening peace and security in Ukraine and Europe. “I make a heartfelt appeal to all people of good will  to raise prayers

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Honouring Brigid of Kildare Our Patroness
23 Jan 2022

Honouring Brigid of Kildare Our Patroness

The Irish government has added a new public holiday to the national calendar to honor the country’s female patron, St. Brigid of Kildare. The fifth-century abbess — who is one of the country’s three

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Feile Bhride in Kildare 2022
23 Jan 2022

Feile Bhride in Kildare 2022

The community at Solas Bhride Centre and Hermitages in Kildare invite all to join them in person, through prayer or online for some events of the 2022 celebration of Feile

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Brigidine Sisters Give Thanks
23 Jan 2022

Brigidine Sisters Give Thanks

We give thanks for the life of the Vietnamese Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh who died on 22 January 2022 at the age of 95 at Tu Hien Pagoda, the

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Pray for the People of Tonga & Surrounds
18 Jan 2022

Pray for the People of Tonga & Surrounds

Brigidine Sisters, through one of our Common Projects – Pacific Calling Partnership are involved in supporting the people and the environments of the Pacific Ocean. At this time, we are

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Make the Ordinary Extraordinary
10 Jan 2022

Make the Ordinary Extraordinary

The Founder of the Brigidine Congregation in Ireland in 1807 was Bishop Daniel Delany. One of the sayings for which he and other wise leaders are remembered is: “Do ordinary

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Honouring Archbishop Desmond Tutu
03 Jan 2022

Honouring Archbishop Desmond Tutu

We remember and give thanks for the life, faith and legacy of Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu who died recently at the age of 90. May his dedication to the struggle

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2022: UN International Year
02 Jan 2022

2022: UN International Year

The United Nations has declared 2022 the International Year of Glass. The plan is to shine a light on a traditional, sustainable, and innovative technology. The spotlight on glass highlights

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Pope Francis’ Message 1 January 2022
01 Jan 2022

Pope Francis’ Message 1 January 2022

Brigidine Sisters give thanks for Pope Francis’  annual message for the Catholic Church’s World Day of Peace on 1 January 2022. In his message, Pope Francis calls on all women

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Christmas 2021
24 Dec 2021

Christmas 2021

Brigidine Sisters wish our associates, our partners in ministry, all our families, friends and supporters every blessing for 2021 this Christmas season. As we look upon the scene of the

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A Story of Hope Whatever You Believe
23 Dec 2021

A Story of Hope Whatever You Believe

In these days leading to Christmas, people of goodwill everywhere are wishing each other happiness, joy and peace. This is a time when we’re praying for renewed love and hope

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Week 4 Advent: 2021
17 Dec 2021

Week 4 Advent: 2021

There have been so many times of waiting in the past year.  We’ve waited for results of tests. We’ve waited for lockdown restrictions to be eased. Some have waited with

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Maina Presentation: UK Glasgow 2021
16 Dec 2021

Maina Presentation: UK Glasgow 2021

Brigidine Sisters are encouraged to receive with thanks the following report on the presentation by Maina at the COP26 Conference in Glasgow, UK.   Maina Presentation_UK_Glasgow  

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Week 3 Advent 2021
10 Dec 2021

Week 3 Advent 2021

During Week Three of Advent the following clip is offered to enrich our prayer and reflection as we continue to prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas. In

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Some Inspiring Women of 2021
10 Dec 2021

Some Inspiring Women of 2021

Among those inspiring us this year has been Sister Ann Rose Nu Tawng of Myitkyina, the capital of Chin state, Myanmar, who showed incredible courage in the face of great

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Brigidine Advent Retreat in Tullow
07 Dec 2021

Brigidine Advent Retreat in Tullow

A number of Brigidine Sisters from Ireland and the UK gathered at Teach Bhride in Tullow for some days of Advent Retreat directed by Sr. Antoinette Dilworth, Josephite Sister. It was

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Stories of Activism in Western Australia
03 Dec 2021

Stories of Activism in Western Australia

ACRATH members in Western Australia are good at raising much-needed funds, given the organisation runs without any government funding. Heather McNaught knows that every speaking and social engagement is an

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Advent Week Two: 2021
01 Dec 2021

Advent Week Two: 2021

In Week Two of Advent we give thanks for the love of God which we experience each and every day through the love of others. In the readings for this

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World AIDS Day: Dec 1
28 Nov 2021

World AIDS Day: Dec 1

World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with

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Advent Week One: 2021
26 Nov 2021

Advent Week One: 2021

With Christians throughout the world, we enter these weeks of preparing to celebrate at Christmas the birth of Jesus. While we encounter darkness both within and around us, we light

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ACRATH News November 2021
25 Nov 2021

ACRATH News November 2021

Brigidine Sister Louise Cleary CSB is the President of ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans) and other Brigidine Sisters are members and valued supporters of ACRATH’s work. The

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COP 26: Wins, Losses, Implications
23 Nov 2021

COP 26: Wins, Losses, Implications

Through the Brigidine Sisters’ Congregational Common Project Fund, Brigidines joined a coalition supported Mr Maina Talia of the Tuvalu Climate Action Network, to participate in the recent COP26 in Glasgow. COP26

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US Thanksgiving Day 2021
22 Nov 2021

US Thanksgiving Day 2021

The people of the US and Canada, including our Brigidine Community in Texas, celebrate Thanksgiving Day in the final days of November. This is a good time to give thanks

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Commit to Ethical Purchasing for Christmas
18 Nov 2021

Commit to Ethical Purchasing for Christmas

At the 2016 Brigidine Congregational Forum, Sisters were called to ‘commit to the purchasing of Fair Trade and other products which promote social and environmental well-being” . The final session

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Kildare Ministries Newsletter No 7 2021
16 Nov 2021

Kildare Ministries Newsletter No 7 2021

All who support and are interested in the ongoing work of Kildare Ministries are invited to read their latest newsletter. The theme of ‘WONDER’ is being explored in various settings

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UNANIMA International: Week of COP26
10 Nov 2021

UNANIMA International: Week of COP26

As members of UNANIMA International, Brigidine Sisters welcome the following reflections on the first week of COP 26 by UNANIMA’s Executive Director Jean Quinn DW. To access this report click

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World Day of the Poor
10 Nov 2021

World Day of the Poor

Sunday 14 November 2021 is the fifth World Day of the Poor, initiated by Pope Francis in 2017 with the theme of “let us love, not with words but with

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Cleaning Up Oceans and Waterways
03 Nov 2021

Cleaning Up Oceans and Waterways

Brigidine Sister Catherine O’Connor CSB was startled to read of what a cleanup team recovered in a months long effort to clear away some of the so-called Great Pacific Garbage

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All Souls’ Day, November 2021
02 Nov 2021

All Souls’ Day, November 2021

On All Souls’ Day we pray with the psalmist in the following words adapted from Psalm 16: We trust you O God, you take care of your people. 1.Protect me,

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Daily Prayer & Action During COP26
01 Nov 2021

Daily Prayer & Action During COP26

Brigidine Sister Patricia Mulhall CSB and the parishioners of St Edward’s Parish in Windsor, UK invite us to join with them in reflecting and taking action during the twelve days

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All Saints’ Day November 2021
01 Nov 2021

All Saints’ Day November 2021

On this day we give thanks for those now gone before us whose faith defined their living and their dying. We give thanks for those who loved God and others

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Climate Change and the Churches
30 Oct 2021

Climate Change and the Churches

At the time of the COP26 summit in Glasgow, Columban missionary, Fr Sean McDonagh outlines why the Catholic Church and all Churches have a moral responsibility to care for the

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“See… Stop… Be Open!”
25 Oct 2021

“See… Stop… Be Open!”

In a message on Oct 21, Pope Francis urged Catholics striving to bring greater justice and hope to the world, to see the suffering people around them, stop to help

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Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project Newsletter
20 Oct 2021

Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project Newsletter

The Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project (BASP) offers their latest Newsletter  No103, October 2021 in which they give an account of their most recent work assisting asylum seekers and refugees in

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No to All Violence!
17 Oct 2021

No to All Violence!

Brigidine Sisters condemn the fatal attack on Sir David Amess, a British lawmaker who died after suffering multiple stab wounds at a Methodist church in southeast England. Sir David, who

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Talitha Kum News
12 Oct 2021

Talitha Kum News

Talitha Kum is a Network of networks all working together to combat human trafficking. Both RENATE and ACRATH, in which Brigidine Sisters are involved, are networks within Talitha Kum. The

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Homeless Project Windsor UK
11 Oct 2021

Homeless Project Windsor UK

In the Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, one of the richest in the UK, many have fallen foul of the ‘cuts’ by the present government; the aftermath of the pandemic;

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International Day of the Girl
10 Oct 2021

International Day of the Girl

Brigidine Sisters join with people everywhere marking the 2021 International Day of the Girl Child on October 11. This global observance, declared by the United Nations, promotes girls’ empowerment and

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UNANIMA: World Homeless Day Statement
10 Oct 2021

UNANIMA: World Homeless Day Statement

The Brigidine Congregation is a member of UNANIMA International (UI). This is a Coalition of 22 Communities of women religious and a new group of ‘Friends’, serving in 89 countries

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Global & Local Perspectives of Human Trafficking
08 Oct 2021

Global & Local Perspectives of Human Trafficking

The topic for the ACRATH Conversations Series event in September was Human Trafficking: Global and Local Perspectives. This event featured ACRATH’s Sr Colleen Jackson RSC, Oceania Coordinator of Talitha Kum and

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October: Praying with Pope Francis
01 Oct 2021

October: Praying with Pope Francis

During this month, Brigidine Sisters respond to the invitation of Pope Francis to join in praying “that every baptized person may be engaged in evangelisation, available to the mission and

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Pacific Calling Partnership
28 Sep 2021

Pacific Calling Partnership

Brigidine Sisters are partners in the Pacific Calling Partnership (PCP) which began in 2006 in recognition of the negative impacts climate change was having on the peoples of Kiribati, Tuvalu

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Faiths 4 Climate Justice Action
24 Sep 2021

Faiths 4 Climate Justice Action

Green Faith International has created many useful resources to help all people of faith around the world to get involved in the Faiths 4 Climate Justice Day. Join with people

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World Day of Migrants and Refugees
23 Sep 2021

World Day of Migrants and Refugees

The theme chosen by the Holy Father for the 2021 World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) beginning on 26th September is Towards an ever wider “we” . May this

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Sister acts by Jock Serong
20 Sep 2021

Sister acts by Jock Serong

Brigidine Sisters share the following article by Jock Serong about one of our Community, Brigid Arthur csb.t This article was first published in he September 2021 edition of The Monthly.

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Join a Conversation About Human Trafficking
20 Sep 2021

Join a Conversation About Human Trafficking

The topic for the ACRATH Conversation in September is Human Trafficking, global and local perspectives. Hear ACRATH’s Sr Colleen Jackson RSC, Oceania Coordinator of Talitha Kum and Sr Abby Avelino MM, Talitha Kum’s Asian Coordinator,

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RENATE- Festival of Films
15 Sep 2021

RENATE- Festival of Films

On 12th September 2021, a festival of films dedicated to human trafficking took place  at the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) and British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).

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Kildare Ministries Newsletter No 6, 2021
12 Sep 2021

Kildare Ministries Newsletter No 6, 2021

The staff and trustees of Kildare Ministries happily share their latest newsletter with Brigidine Sisters and others. We continue to support and pray for all involved in continuing these ministries

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Call to Welcome & Protect Afghan Refugees
07 Sep 2021

Call to Welcome & Protect Afghan Refugees

Pope Francis asks all nations across the globe to welcome and protect vulnerable Afghans who are fleeing their country. “In these troubled times that see Afghans seeking refuge,” he said

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Praying With Pope Francis in September
03 Sep 2021

Praying With Pope Francis in September

This month Pope Francis invites everyone to join in praying and taking action for a environmentally sustainable lifestyle. We pray that all will make courageous choices for a simple and

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Prayer For Our Earth
01 Sep 2021

Prayer For Our Earth

As we enter the 2021 Season of Creation, we join others around the world in praying this prayer from Laudato Si. May it express our commitment to creation and to

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First Lay-led Synod in UK
27 Aug 2021

First Lay-led Synod in UK

The first lay-directed synod on the role of women and reform in the Catholic Church is set to take place in Bristol, UK from 5-12 September. The synod, for which

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Spotlight on the Fight Against Slavery
24 Aug 2021

Spotlight on the Fight Against Slavery

A number of Brigidine Sisters in various countries are actively engaged in working to eliminate human trafficking and to support survivors. All Sisters are supportive of this ministry through their

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Season of Creation 2021
23 Aug 2021

Season of Creation 2021

Brigidine Sisters are aware of the  Season of Creation 2021 which takes place from 1 September – 4 October. The theme for this year is “Restoring Our Common Home”. We

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In Solidarity and With Prayer
20 Aug 2021

In Solidarity and With Prayer

Brigidine Sisters stand in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan in the midst of the unfolding humanitarian crisis there. We call on our governments to help the thousands of people

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Meet Talitha Kum Sisters
20 Aug 2021

Meet Talitha Kum Sisters

Talitha Kum is a network of Sisters and others working to support victims of human trafficking and eliminate the crime of trafficking. Both ACRATH and RENATE are members of Talitha

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A Positive Response to Slavery Today
15 Aug 2021

A Positive Response to Slavery Today

We draw encouragement from the West Australian Catholic Community who are aware of the causes and issue of slavery today and are collaborating to take some action. May their awareness

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Kildare Ministries: Newsletter No 5 2021
15 Aug 2021

Kildare Ministries: Newsletter No 5 2021

This Kildare Ministries Newsletter shares information about ongoing educational and community work in Kildare Ministries schools and other programs.   To read the newsletter: https://newsletters.naavi.com/i/VJqDX6N/issue-5/page/cover Brigidine Sisters offer support in a

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‘Code Red For Humanity’
11 Aug 2021

‘Code Red For Humanity’

At the Brigidine Congregational Forum in 2016 there was an awareness of “our mission to live within the one web of life: our common home.” The recent release of the

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BASP Newsletter No 102
09 Aug 2021

BASP Newsletter No 102

The Covid-19 pandemic continues to offer significant challenges to all. These challenges are even more serious and complex for refugees and asylum seekers everywhere as they face weeks and months

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News from Ireland
09 Aug 2021

News from Ireland

Our Sisters in Ireland, along with all parishioners and their pastors stay hopeful that next month restrictions on the celebration of communions and confirmations may be lifted. In a statement

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Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor
09 Aug 2021

Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor

Brigidine Sisters welcome the Australian Social Justice Statement 2021 – 2022 titled “Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor” . It affirms that “we human beings need a change

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Pray & Work for Peace in the World
02 Aug 2021

Pray & Work for Peace in the World

“Protecting all life creates peace” is the theme of this year’s “Ten Days for Peace” initiative, the annual period of prayer held by the Church in Japan from 6 to

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Let Them Be Heard
30 Jul 2021

Let Them Be Heard

Brigidine Sisters who are members and supporters of ACRATH  implore people to listen to the stories and voices of trafficked people to gain an understanding of what can be done

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More Drown Fleeing Poverty & Conflict
28 Jul 2021

More Drown Fleeing Poverty & Conflict

Brigidine Sisters are deeply saddened to learn of the drowning of more than another fifty people this week after a boat capsized off the Libyan coast. It is reported that

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Join A Conversation about Advocacy
22 Jul 2021

Join A Conversation about Advocacy

Brigidine Sisters and all are invited to join the ACRATH Conversation Series to hear from ACRATH Advocacy team members. Fr Peter O’Neill SSC and ACRATH’s EO Christine Carolan will speak

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Reach Out in Friendship
20 Jul 2021

Reach Out in Friendship

Here is an invitation from Pope Francis to everyone at this time. Let’s be ready to respond by reaching out beyond our groups, our families and our friends to build

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Nuns Offer Lessons on Aging
16 Jul 2021

Nuns Offer Lessons on Aging

Elizabeth Eisenstadt Evans,  a freelance writer specializes in topics related to religion. In a recent artile in NCR she suggests that when it comes to aging gracefully, nuns could teach

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A Win for Young People & Our Environment
09 Jul 2021

A Win for Young People & Our Environment

Brigidine Sister Brigid Arthur is supporting a group of teenagers in their fight for a safer environment. All are invited to keep this ongoing situation in their thoughts and prayer.

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Founder’s Day 2021
07 Jul 2021

Founder’s Day 2021

The Brigidine Congregation was founded in Tullow in 1807 by Bishop Daniel Delany. Now as we stand at this threshold time, we ask the God of love to fill us

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Juneteenth: History and Challenge
29 Jun 2021

Juneteenth: History and Challenge

“To be honest, it is only this year 2021 that I have finally realized what the Juneteenth celebration is all about though I have heard about it before now,” writes

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The Year that Made Me: Brigid Arthur CSB
27 Jun 2021

The Year that Made Me: Brigid Arthur CSB

After becoming a teacher, then a principal in a number of secondary schools in Melbourne’s Western suburbs, Brigidine Sister, Brigid Arthur, with others, started the Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project where

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Brigidine Spirituality
25 Jun 2021

Brigidine Spirituality

During the pandemic, moments of joy have a way of highlighting that positives do emerge in difficult times.  We had such a moment recently when two Year 12 students from

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Kildare Ministries Newsletter No 4 2021
24 Jun 2021

Kildare Ministries Newsletter No 4 2021

The staff of Kildare Ministries gladly share their latest newsletter aware of their ongoing partnership with Brigidine Sisters. Sisters are interested in knowing about the developing ministries and how the

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Talitha Kum Expands Its Network
23 Jun 2021

Talitha Kum Expands Its Network

Despite the global crisis generated by COVID19, the first data collection of 2020 confirmed how the Talitha Kum networking capacity is growing.  According to this data collection, Talitha Kum enforced its presence

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No Human Rights on a Dead Planet
21 Jun 2021

No Human Rights on a Dead Planet

Faith groups are calling on the United Nations to designate the right to a clean, safe and healthy environment as a global human right, and to create a special rapporteur

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Remembering A Woman of Inspiration
21 Jun 2021

Remembering A Woman of Inspiration

In 2005, Sr Isabel Kelly, FMSJ along with Patricia Mulhall CSB was one of the pioneer Sisters of TRAC – a group working to end human trafficking in the UK.

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Who Can This Be?
18 Jun 2021

Who Can This Be?

We’re certainly living in turbulent times. Most days we face difficulties and experiences which challenge us. Our world is too often marked by a range of crises, destruction and exploitation.

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2021 World Refugee Day
17 Jun 2021

2021 World Refugee Day

Each year World Refugee Day is held on 20th June. On this day we are invited again to hear the cries of our brothers and sisters forced to leave their

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Where Is Your Treasure?
15 Jun 2021

Where Is Your Treasure?

This is a graced moment for us, our Congregation and our world. It is a moment when we are deeply aware of living in the one web of life and

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Caritas Message to World Leaders
15 Jun 2021

Caritas Message to World Leaders

Brigidine Sisters support the message of Caritas International to world leaders of the wealthiest nations attending the 2021 G7 meeting in Cornwall, UK. We will continue to seek ways to

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ACRATH News June 2021
10 Jun 2021

ACRATH News June 2021

Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) has published their latest newsletter. A number of Brigidine Sisters are active members of ACRATH and our Communities in Australia are supporters

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Food for Thought at Corpus Christi Time
04 Jun 2021

Food for Thought at Corpus Christi Time

The Founder of our Brigidine Congregation, Bishop Daniel Delany, had a great devotion to the Eucharist. In 1784 he surprised everyone, and shocked many, when he announced a public procession

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World Environment Day: 5 June
02 Jun 2021

World Environment Day: 5 June

On this important day, we remember our connection with Mother Earth and the wisdom we can draw from all living beings. “See how the flowers of the field grow. They

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June Prayer Network 2021
01 Jun 2021

June Prayer Network 2021

During this month, Brigidine Sisters join people all around the world in responding to Pope Francis’ invitation to join in praying for those preparing for marriage and all married couples.

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National Reconciliation Week: Australia
27 May 2021

National Reconciliation Week: Australia

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving

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Strength in Gentleness at St Patrick’s Cooma
26 May 2021

Strength in Gentleness at St Patrick’s Cooma

Brigidine Sisters in Sydney recently received news from Frances Robertson, Principal of St Patrick’s School, Cooma, about a “special addition” to St Patrick School grounds. They commissioned a local artisan

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7 Year Laudato Si Action Plan
26 May 2021

7 Year Laudato Si Action Plan

On 25th May, Pope Francis unveiled a new 7 year plan for action based on his 2015 encyclical, Laudato Si’. His call is to implement environmental sustainability in all the

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Partnership with Bakhita House
24 May 2021

Partnership with Bakhita House

Brigidine Sisters congratulate all involved in the work of Caritas Bakhita House in UK where Brigidine Sister Patricia Mulhall CSB is engaged in supporting their work. Bakhita House was among

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Celebrating of Pentecost
24 May 2021

Celebrating of Pentecost

As we celebrate Pentecost may we make time to not only to recall the Holy Spirit’s enduring presence in human history but to come to see more clearly the action

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BASP Newsletter No 101
18 May 2021

BASP Newsletter No 101

It’s hard to believe, however the Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project (BASP) has just released their one hundred and first Newsletter! This publication is to keep us all informed about issues

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Laudato Si Week at Solas Bhride
18 May 2021

Laudato Si Week at Solas Bhride

Solas Bhride Centre and Hermitages in Kildare invite all to join them in prayer to celebrate the vision and work of Laudato Si. Brigidines give thanks for the following reflection

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Kildare Ministries Newsletter No 3, 2021
18 May 2021

Kildare Ministries Newsletter No 3, 2021

After a long-anticipated wait, the 2021 Kildare Ministries Conference ‘Living Justice : Go Out Joyfully’ was launched at Marian College, Ararat on 28th April. The warmest of welcomes was extended to

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Novena Leading to Pentecost
14 May 2021

Novena Leading to Pentecost

We are invited to join in a Novena of reflection and prayer with Christians throughout the world during the 9 days between Ascension and Pentecost. These reflections, based on the

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Laudato Si Week16-25 May 2021
13 May 2021

Laudato Si Week16-25 May 2021

Brigidine Sisters join with Catholics around the world in prayer to celebrate Laudato Si’ Week, reflect on what the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us, and to prepare for the future

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Children of the World Challenge Us
11 May 2021

Children of the World Challenge Us

Brigidine Sisters are aware of the call from UNICEF and others to do everything possible to stop the catastrophe of Covid-19 as soon as possible . We are saddened to

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An Amazing Story from Africa
10 May 2021

An Amazing Story from Africa

Brigidine Sister Loretta Brennan CSB shares from Kenya the amazing story of Tony Rinaudo, an Australian who for thirty years has been re-establishing tree growth in Africa.  His work has

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Invitation & Call from Pope Francis
07 May 2021

Invitation & Call from Pope Francis

When setting the scene for the message for the 107th World Day of Migrants and Refugees in September, Pope Francis has expressed a concern and a hope that when the

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UNANIMA International Launch Latest Publication
03 May 2021

UNANIMA International Launch Latest Publication

UNANIMA International announces the upcoming launch event for their latest publication: “The Intersections of Family Homelessness and Human Trafficking.” The virtual publication launch will take place on Tuesday, May 11th

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Bealtaine Reflection from Solas Bhride
01 May 2021

Bealtaine Reflection from Solas Bhride

On 1st May the beginning of Summer is celebrated in the Northern Hemisphere. This year, because of the Coronavirus Covid-19 people are unable to gather together at Solas Bhride but

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May Day & Feast of St Joseph The Worker
01 May 2021

May Day & Feast of St Joseph The Worker

Brigidine Sisters join citizens around the world to mark May Day on 1st May. This day  is synonymous with International Workers’ Day, which celebrates the social and economic achievements of

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Worldwide Prayer Network – May 2021
01 May 2021

Worldwide Prayer Network – May 2021

This month, Pope Francis invites all to pray that those in charge of finance will work with Governments throughout the world to regulate the financial sphere and protect all citizens

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Living Justice, Go Out Joyfully
29 Apr 2021

Living Justice, Go Out Joyfully

This prayer was prepared by the staff of Clonard College, Geelong for Day 2 of the Kildare Ministries Conference in April 28 – 30. It is shared here for all

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Be An Ethical Consumer
27 Apr 2021

Be An Ethical Consumer

As women invited to embrace a spirituality of ‘enough’, Brigidine Sisters recognize a call to consider the impact of the clothes we buy. Next time we plan to make a

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Seeking Justice for Refugees
26 Apr 2021

Seeking Justice for Refugees

Brigidine Sisters have a commitment to deepening our understanding of the complexity of factors that threaten asylum seekers and refugees  in our world today. We remember the challenging words of

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Kildare Ministries 2021 Conference
26 Apr 2021

Kildare Ministries 2021 Conference

The Kildare Ministries Conference took place from 28th to  30th April.  The first evening of the conference was be hosted from Marian College Ararat and livestreamed. The remainder of the

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ANZAC Day 2021
23 Apr 2021

ANZAC Day 2021

Brigidine Sisters join with others in marking ANZAC Day on 25th April.This day invites all to reflect on a range of relationships involved in war, including its connection with and

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Restore Our Earth
20 Apr 2021

Restore Our Earth

On International Earth Day, 22 April 2021, we join with citizens around the globe in considering the urgent call for ecological justice. The theme for this year is: Restore Our

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Good News from Kenya
19 Apr 2021

Good News from Kenya

Brigidine Sisters have an ongoing ministry in Kenya, are committed to supporting refugees and asylum seekers in a variety of ways and taking decisive action for justice. We are heartened

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“Racism Stops With Me”
14 Apr 2021

“Racism Stops With Me”

An Anti Racism Campaign is a current Canberra Human Rights Commission Campaign against racism. This involves the placement of a series of posters around Canberra – in libraries, education centres,

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International Mother Earth Day
13 Apr 2021

International Mother Earth Day

International Mother Earth Day is held on 22nd April. What are you planning to do to mark this important day? This occasion is celebrated to remind us that the Earth

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Opening the Doors Foundation update
09 Apr 2021

Opening the Doors Foundation update

The Opening the Doors Foundation addresses the severe educational disadvantage still being experienced by many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, by providing assistance so that they are able to

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An Easter Reflection
09 Apr 2021

An Easter Reflection

As our Easter celebrations continue we become even more aware that “The universe unfolds in God, who fills it completely. Hence there is a mystical meaning to be found in

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Fundamental Human Rights
08 Apr 2021

Fundamental Human Rights

At Pope Francis’ invitation, Brigidine Sisters join with people everywhere during this month to pray for those fighting to protect people’s fundamental human rights in all parts of the world.

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Work Against Trafficking in Ireland
05 Apr 2021

Work Against Trafficking in Ireland

The 65th Session of the Commission for the Status of Women is in progress virtually in the United Nations. Brigidine Sister Rita Minehan CSB made a brief presentation on her

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RENATE: End the Demand for Human Trafficking
04 Apr 2021

RENATE: End the Demand for Human Trafficking

Brigidine Sister Patricia Mulhall CSB and other members of RENATE (Religious in Europe Networking Against Trafficking and Exploitation) recently held a webinar exploring issues to be dealt with in order

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Kildare Ministries Newsletter
04 Apr 2021

Kildare Ministries Newsletter

Brigidine Sisters give thanks for the continuing good work of all involved in Kildare Ministries in a number of schools and community works. To keep up to date with their

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“Go to Galilee”
04 Apr 2021

“Go to Galilee”

In an Easter homily Pope Francis invites us to reflect on what it means to go to Galilee.  First of all, it means to begin anew.  Galilee was the place

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Easter Greetings 2021
03 Apr 2021

Easter Greetings 2021

Brigidine Sisters offer Easter greetings to all including our associates, partners in ministry, supporters, friends and families. May the hope and joy of this season be the Easter gifts for

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Pope’s Prayer Intention April 2021
31 Mar 2021

Pope’s Prayer Intention April 2021

T he Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network is an international movement that is more than 170 years old.  Each month people around the world are invited to join in praying for

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Holy Week Reflections
29 Mar 2021

Holy Week Reflections

During the days of Holy Week, we make time for reflection and prayer. The following articles are offered to inform our reflection and nurture our spirits during this holy of

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Melbourne March for Refugees
29 Mar 2021

Melbourne March for Refugees

On Palm Sunday, Brigid Arthur CSB and a number of other Brigidine Sisters took part in the Melbourne Walk for Refugees. Staff and supporters of the Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project(BASP)

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Make This a Slavery Free Easter
28 Mar 2021

Make This a Slavery Free Easter

The spike in chocolate sales around Easter is an opportunity for consumers to reconsider who produces our chocolate and how it is produced.  While large chocolate companies may create the

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Earth Hour 27 March 2021
25 Mar 2021

Earth Hour 27 March 2021

Every year, at 8:30 pm on the last Saturday of March, Brigidine Sisters join millions of people across the world in raising awareness of the issues facing our planet. However,

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Nothing Is Impossible With God
24 Mar 2021

Nothing Is Impossible With God

On the feast of the Annunciation we celebrate Mary’s yes to God. We remember Mary’s strong and clear words – “Let it be according to your word ” and that

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Brigidine Support for Refugees in Canberra
23 Mar 2021

Brigidine Support for Refugees in Canberra

Cabrini Outreach Regional Coordinator Tash and Brigidine Sister Jane Keogh csb  were honoured to be part of submitting the TimeForAHome petition at Parliament house in Canberra recently. They were so

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Prayers for People of NSW
23 Mar 2021

Prayers for People of NSW

As the world marks World Water Day this week, the UN asks us to consider what water means to us? We know the value of water is profound and complex

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Living Justice Portraits in Echuca
22 Mar 2021

Living Justice Portraits in Echuca

With gifts of creativity, vision and passion, the community of St Joseph’s College, Echuca has developed a series of “Living Justice” Portraits. This work is a good example of history

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5th Sunday in Lent – 2021
19 Mar 2021

5th Sunday in Lent – 2021

On this Sunday in Year B, the Gospel text that is read is from John 12: 20 – 30. Jesus’ response to those seeking to see him includes a number

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March 19 – Feast of St Joseph
19 Mar 2021

March 19 – Feast of St Joseph

The feast of St Joseph seems an appropriate time to consider the following. Joseph is remembered as a welcoming father who was willing to set aside his legitimate personal plans

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Food for Thought in Lent
16 Mar 2021

Food for Thought in Lent

Although food production per capita has increased over the past six decades, so too has malnutrition. At present the entire food system is under increased stress from climate change, which

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St Josephine Bakhita Campus Opens
16 Mar 2021

St Josephine Bakhita Campus Opens

Brigidine Sisters give thanks that the Australian Catholic University has formally opened its newest addition in western Sydney and named it – the St Josephine Bakhita Campus. The federal Minister

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St Patrick’s Day 2021
15 Mar 2021

St Patrick’s Day 2021

St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland and Nigeria, is one of Christianity’s most widely known figures and his feast day is celebrated on the anniversary of his death. St.

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4th Sunday of Lent – 2021
12 Mar 2021

4th Sunday of Lent – 2021

In John’s gospel, characters often misunderstand Jesus and this gives him an opportunity to lead his hearers to a deeper or different understanding of his words. This is the case

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Brigidine Joins Teenagers in Fight
12 Mar 2021

Brigidine Joins Teenagers in Fight

Sister Brigid Arthur csb has become an ally for a group of eight teenage students from across Australia in their fight against climate change. They are calling for the blocking

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Lenten Reflection: Call to Action
11 Mar 2021

Lenten Reflection: Call to Action

Brigidine Sisters are called in solidarity with others to deepen our understanding of the complexity and inter-relatedness of factors which threaten the life and wellbeing of our common home. (2016

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US Sisters Against Human Trafficking
08 Mar 2021

US Sisters Against Human Trafficking

The focus of the US Sisters’ Anti Trafficking Newsletter, March 2021, Vol 19 No 3 focusses on forced marriage and child brides and intersections with human trafficking around the world.

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3rd Sunday – Lent 2021
04 Mar 2021

3rd Sunday – Lent 2021

The Gospel Reading for this weekend from John 2:13 – 25 foreshadows the death of Jesus. As a devout Jew, Jesus goes up to Jerusalem at Passover. His final going-up

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BASP Newsletter No 100
02 Mar 2021

BASP Newsletter No 100

Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project reports that :“The scale of human misery meted out to innocent people in Australia by our current refugee policies is a stark reminder that we don’t

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UNANIMA International Newsletter
26 Feb 2021

UNANIMA International Newsletter

The Brigidine Sisters are active members of UNANIMA International (UI). Margaret Fyfe CSB is our current representative on the Board of UI. UNANIMA International continues to seek International human rights

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2nd Sunday Lent: 2021
26 Feb 2021

2nd Sunday Lent: 2021

Last weekend we reflected with Jesus in the wilderness. This weekend’s Gospel from Mark 9:2-10 takes us onto a mountain. It was there the story relates, that Jesus took Peter,

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What Are Some Lessons from Covid-19?
26 Feb 2021

What Are Some Lessons from Covid-19?

On receiving Trócaire’s Romero Award recently, Irishman Dr Mike Ryan Executive Director of the WHO’s Health Emergencies Program stated in his acceptance speech that there are five key lessons to

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ACRATH Annual Report for 2020
25 Feb 2021

ACRATH Annual Report for 2020

Brigidine Sister Louise Cleary csb, is the current President of ACRATH. At the ACRATH AGM on 24 February 2021she released the Annual Report for 2020. Key themes in the Report

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Trocaire Awards for Irish & Kenyan Doctors
23 Feb 2021

Trocaire Awards for Irish & Kenyan Doctors

Brigidine Sisters congratulate Ireland’s Dr. Mike Ryan, Executive Director of the WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme, and Dr. Lilian Otiso of Kenyan healthcare provider LVCT Health whou have been awarded Trócaire’s

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Kildare Ministries Newsletter No 1 2021
23 Feb 2021

Kildare Ministries Newsletter No 1 2021

The Trustees and staff of Kildare Ministries share news of the beginning of another year and some of their plannning for the ongoing ministry in the various works. As Brigidine

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Congratulations to Clonard College, Geelong
22 Feb 2021

Congratulations to Clonard College, Geelong

Mellbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools and the Rerum Novarum Foundation have recently announced the winners of the inaugural Rerum Novarum Awards. Students in Years 10 to 12 were asked to address

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Child Slaves vs Cocoa Companies
22 Feb 2021

Child Slaves vs Cocoa Companies

Our Brigidine Congregation Forum (2016) called us to commit “to the purchase of Fair Trade and other products which promote social and environmental wellbeing”. Aware that 2021 is the International Year

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1st Sunday of Lent 2021
19 Feb 2021

1st Sunday of Lent 2021

Listening to and reflecting on God’s word is a key feature of the Season of Lent. In the Gospel on this first weekend of Lent we are invited to reflect

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The Gathering Place, Canberra
19 Feb 2021

The Gathering Place, Canberra

A simple but meaningful ceremony took place recently to symbolise the transfer of use of The Gathering Place to Megan Leyton and her Simply Mindful Team. Maree Marsh CSB represented

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Zoom Lenten Reflections from Solas Bhride
17 Feb 2021

Zoom Lenten Reflections from Solas Bhride

A series of Lenten meditations and reflection offered via zoom by the community at Solas Bhride Spirituality Centre, Kildare commences on Thursday 18th February at 7.00pm (Ireland time. These events

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Support Needed for Men Seeking Asylum
17 Feb 2021

Support Needed for Men Seeking Asylum

Brigidine Sister Brigid Arthur says that the beginning of 2021 has been particularly challenging for the Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project (BASP) as 68 men were released (without warning) from detention

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Keeping the Season of Lent 2021
15 Feb 2021

Keeping the Season of Lent 2021

Brigidine Sisters join Christians everywhere in keeping the Season of Lent – 40 days of prayer, fasting and loving actions. Here is a list of resources which may be useful

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Called to Be Moved With Compassion
12 Feb 2021

Called to Be Moved With Compassion

Mark 1:40 – 45 invites all to reflect on the very painful human experience of not being invited, of being excluded and judged by others as “unclean” or infectious. Mark

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Covid & the Elderly
12 Feb 2021

Covid & the Elderly

When is someone considered “elderly”? How many Brigidine Sisters would be categorized as “elderly”? What are some gifts that elders bring to society and Church both for now and for

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2021 World Day of Prayer for the Sick
11 Feb 2021

2021 World Day of Prayer for the Sick

On this day, Brigidine Sisters join with others reflecting on the human experience of ill health and its impact on our lives. We join in reflecting on the following message

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2021 Brigidfest- Melbourne
07 Feb 2021

2021 Brigidfest- Melbourne

On 7 February, the annual Brigidfest event was held at Melbourne’s Celtic Club. The Hon. Gabrielle Williams LLB, BA (Hons), the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister for Prevention of Family

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St Brigid’s Celebration in Kildare
07 Feb 2021

St Brigid’s Celebration in Kildare

St Brigid, the Irish patron saint who, despite living over 1500 years ago, still has a relevant message for some of the acute challenges of the 21st century was celebrated

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Waitangi Day in New Zealand
04 Feb 2021

Waitangi Day in New Zealand

Waitangi Day in New Zealand marks the signing in 1840 of a treaty between representatives of the British Crown and over five hundred Māori chiefs.  History tells us that most

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A Brigid’s Day Poem
04 Feb 2021

A Brigid’s Day Poem

Brigidine Sister Jacinta Rice CSB offers her reflective poem as together with people around the globe celebrations of Brigid continue in 2021. Brigid Cross-Weaver

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ACRATH’s First Newsletter 2021
03 Feb 2021

ACRATH’s First Newsletter 2021

Brigidine Sisters in Australia are members and keen supporters of Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH). We invite you to read ACRATH’s first newsletter for 2021 with an

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Brigid’s Eve Ritual in Kildare
02 Feb 2021

Brigid’s Eve Ritual in Kildare

Celebrations of St Brigid of Kildare, the patroness of the Brigidine Sisters are shared here from the 2021 Feile Bhride Rituals at Solas Bhride in Kildare. This following clip is

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February 2021 Prayer Intention
02 Feb 2021

February 2021 Prayer Intention

This month,  Brigidine Sisters join with Pope Francis and others around the globe to pray for women who are victims of violence. Let us pray that they will be protected

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St Brigid’s Day Greetings: Feb 2021
31 Jan 2021

St Brigid’s Day Greetings: Feb 2021

Cathy O’Connor CSB, our Brigidine Congregational Leader, together with her Team – Anne Boyd, Margaret Fyfe and Theresa Kilmurray send greetings and good wishes to all Brigidines, our Associates and

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Exploring Celtic Customs & Traditions
31 Jan 2021

Exploring Celtic Customs & Traditions

In the folk tradition of Ireland and the celtic calendar, the first day of February is the beginning of Spring and the beginning of the agriculture year in the northern

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Brigid’s Day Blessing
31 Jan 2021

Brigid’s Day Blessing

It was hope that carried our Patroness, Brigid of Kildare through difficult times. May her spirit seep into the marrow of our bones as we consider ways in which we,

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4th Sunday, Ordinary Time Year A
29 Jan 2021

4th Sunday, Ordinary Time Year A

The readings this weekend from Deuteronomy (18:15 – 20) and Mark’s Gospel (1:21 – 28) focus on how the actions and words of  both the prophets of old and of

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Call to Greater Awareness & Action
22 Jan 2021

Call to Greater Awareness & Action

At the last Brigidine Congregational Forum, we were called in solidarity with others “to deepen our understanding of the complexity and inter-relatedness of factors which threaten the life and wellbeing

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US Sisters Stop the Trafficking Newsletter
20 Jan 2021

US Sisters Stop the Trafficking Newsletter

Brigidine Sisters give thanks for the January 2021 edition of the US Sisters Against Human Trafficking newsletter which focusses on the nexus between modern slavery, environmental destruction and climate change.

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3rd Sunday Ordinary Time: Year B
20 Jan 2021

3rd Sunday Ordinary Time: Year B

In the Gospel reading for this weekend from Mark 1:14 – 20, Mark anounces a sense of urgency within Jesus’ mission. “The time has come… the kingdom of God is

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Solas Bhride Feile Bride Update
13 Jan 2021

Solas Bhride Feile Bride Update

As planning unfolds for the 29th Feile Bride, there is an awareness of the challenges brought by Covid 19. This year most of the events celebrating Brigid of Kildare will

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Baptism is only the Beginning
09 Jan 2021

Baptism is only the Beginning

This week’s celebration the baptism of Jesus by John in the Jordan River reminds us of the implications of our own baptism. The following thoughts by Veronica Lawson RSM on

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LCWR – “Repair Our Democracy”
09 Jan 2021

LCWR – “Repair Our Democracy”

On 7 January 2021, the Communications Director of LCWR, Sister Annmarie Sanders, IHM released the following statement: “The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) joins with the world in praying for

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Blessing for a New Year
04 Jan 2021

Blessing for a New Year

Spirit of Life, bless us as we enter this new time, and as we bless one another in peace. In this time of hope we wish to affirm life for

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Thoughts for New Year Resolutions
02 Jan 2021

Thoughts for New Year Resolutions

This is the time when many are making New Year Resolutions. The following text is something we could reflect on and pray about as we make our resolutions for 2021:

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Welcome the New Year
30 Dec 2020

Welcome the New Year

There are many wonderful rituals by which people around the world welcome the new year and the promises it holds. How do you ritualise welcoming 2021with whatever graces and invitations

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2021 World Day of Peace Message
30 Dec 2020

2021 World Day of Peace Message

Pope Francis’ message for the 2021 World Day of Peace on January 1st is entitled, “A Culture of Care as a Path to Peace.”   In his message the Pope calls

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Christmas Blessings!
24 Dec 2020

Christmas Blessings!

Brigidine Sisters wish our Associates, our partners in ministry, all our families, friends and supporters every blessing as Christmas 2020 is celebrated in very different circumstances around the world this

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And so…this is Christmas
22 Dec 2020

And so…this is Christmas

Brigidine Sisters thank Jim Quillinan from Warragul for the following reflection for everyone to ponder this Christmas. As we walk the tracks of these sacred days, may we remember, as

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A Christmas Reflection
21 Dec 2020

A Christmas Reflection

During a recent Christmas Reflection organized by Catholic Mission and held in the Basilica St Patrick in Fremantle, West Australia, the chosen theme was “The Slave is my Sister; the

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We Must Listen to Young Champions
21 Dec 2020

We Must Listen to Young Champions

Brigidine Sisters congratulate young people leading the way in calling for meaningful and immediate solutions to the triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. Recently,  United Nations

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Four Candles on the Advent Wreath
19 Dec 2020

Four Candles on the Advent Wreath

During this final week of Advent, someone shared with Brigidine Sister Anita Le Clercq CSB a reflection about the four candles we’ve been lighting on our Advent wreaths in preparation

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Building A Healthier Future
14 Dec 2020

Building A Healthier Future

While many in our world are still living with the threats of Covid-19, this seems like a good time to review ways of living and working in our societies today.

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Climate: Time for A Change of Course
14 Dec 2020

Climate: Time for A Change of Course

During the international online climate summit on 12 December, Pope Francis announced that the Vatican City State is committed to reducing its net carbon emissions to zero by 2050. The

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Come, O Wisdom
11 Dec 2020

Come, O Wisdom

What a year it has been! As we move into the final weeks of Advent and wonder about our many experiences of 2020, there may be a temptation to want

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Human Trafficking in Supply Chains
07 Dec 2020

Human Trafficking in Supply Chains

The December 2020 Anti-Human Trafficking Newsletter of the US Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking invites us to consider how as consumers we may all be complicit in labour trafficking unless

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Wanawake kwa Wanawake Bulletin Nov 2020
04 Dec 2020

Wanawake kwa Wanawake Bulletin Nov 2020

Contributions from our Brigidine Congregational Project Fund help resource the Wanawake kwa Wanawake Project which supports women and children of Kibera, in Nairobi, Kenya. To read a recent update of

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Reflection for Week Two Advent 2020
04 Dec 2020

Reflection for Week Two Advent 2020

As we enter into the Second Week of Advent and continue preparations for celebrating the birth of Jesus at Christmas we  encounter the prophetic messenger, John the Baptizer. As the

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Hear the Cries of Our Hurting Planet
04 Dec 2020

Hear the Cries of Our Hurting Planet

Brigidine Sisters have an awareness of the cries of our hurting planet. Therefore we are shocked to hear recent reports that deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has surged yet again

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Inter-Congregational Voice for Climate Change
02 Dec 2020

Inter-Congregational Voice for Climate Change

One of our current Brigidine Congregational Projects involves participation in the inter-congregational Pacific Calling Partnership. In partnership with others, we advocate for and take action to minimize the extensive destructive

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World AIDS Day: 1 Dec 2020
30 Nov 2020

World AIDS Day: 1 Dec 2020

On this World AIDS Day, Brigidine Sisters join with people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of this pandemic. Today

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Invitation from Solas Bhride Kildare
27 Nov 2020

Invitation from Solas Bhride Kildare

The team at Solas Bhride, Tully Rd., Kildare, Ireland invites everyone to join them for short weekly reflections as we enter the season of Advent, this time of great hope

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Week One – Advent 2020
26 Nov 2020

Week One – Advent 2020

As we enter the weeks of Advent 2020, we hear the invitation to open our hearts to meet Jesus in  the gift of creation, in other people and in the

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Happy Thanksgiving!
26 Nov 2020

Happy Thanksgiving!

Good wishes, love and prayers to our Brigidine Sisters who live and work in the United States of America. Happy Thanksgiving! They and their associates celebrate the lovely festival of

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In Times of Pandemic
20 Nov 2020

In Times of Pandemic

The number of COVID-19 deaths worldwide currently surpasses one million and continues to climb.  Wherever we live or minister, we are all still vulnerable to this virus. We are also

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True Christian Living
15 Nov 2020

True Christian Living

On the Feast of Christ the King Year A the Gospel reading we hear is taken from Matthew 25:31-46 and offers many invitations and calls. It strips back any unessential

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A Call to Responsible Action
12 Nov 2020

A Call to Responsible Action

There are many ways of interpreting and understanding the Gospel text from Matthew 25:14-30 which is read on the Day of the Poor this Year. The following reflection by Veronica

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World Day of the Poor 2020
10 Nov 2020

World Day of the Poor 2020

World Day of the Poor 2020 – this day is observed on Sunday 15 November 2020. The theme this year is “Stretch forth your hand to the poor”, taken from

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Remembrance Day
10 Nov 2020

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day is an annual event which is held around the world on November 11. The event is an important commemoration of all fallen soldiers who lost their lives to

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US Sisters Against Human Trafficking
08 Nov 2020

US Sisters Against Human Trafficking

Brigidine Sisters congratulate the US Catholic Sisters who continue to work tirelessly against human trafficking and advocate for victims and survivors of these crimes. Their November 2020 newsletter offers challenging

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Stand Together Against Bullying
06 Nov 2020

Stand Together Against Bullying

Vatican News reports that the first International Day against Violence and Bullying at School including Cyberbullying is on 5 November, 2020.  UNESCO – the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural

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Be Prepared!
05 Nov 2020

Be Prepared!

The Gospel reading from Matthew 25:1-13 is read as we move closer to the end of the Church’s year. It is another of Jesus’ parables inviting the listener to consider

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Reflection by A Virtual Pilgrim to Kildare
05 Nov 2020

Reflection by A Virtual Pilgrim to Kildare

Solas Bhride Centre and Hermitages established by the Brigidine Sisters in Kildare, Ireland welcomes pilgrims of all faiths and none. During the Covid-19 pandemic this year, one pilgrim from England

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Kildare Ministries Newsletter Issue 7, 2020
01 Nov 2020

Kildare Ministries Newsletter Issue 7, 2020

Throughout most of 2020 the Community Works of Kildare Ministries have faced numerous challenges as they’ve adapted and accommodated the changing needs of the people they serve, care for and

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Ethical Fashion Guide
01 Nov 2020

Ethical Fashion Guide

At our Brigidine Congregational Forum, Sisters were called “to take decisive action for justice” and to invest “finances ethically and in accordance with principles of social responsibility and accountability”. (Invitation

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Time of Significant Changes in the U.S.A
29 Oct 2020

Time of Significant Changes in the U.S.A

In coming weeks, Pope Francis will make Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Washington a cardinal. This action marks an important moment in the US. Catholic Church, and for African American Catholics,

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All Saints & All Souls Days
29 Oct 2020

All Saints & All Souls Days

These two special days are ‘days of hope’ for all. On these days we honour all the saints, not because they were perfect but because they loved God, lived the

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Happy Halloween! Happy Samhain!
29 Oct 2020

Happy Halloween! Happy Samhain!

Brigidine Sisters wish their associates, partners in ministry and all a “Happy Halloween” and a “Happy Samhain”. Today, Halloween which originated in the Northern Hemisphere, is a mixture of different

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Nuclear Weapons Banned
28 Oct 2020

Nuclear Weapons Banned

As women committed to working and praying for peace, Brigidines give thanks for the work of  Pax Christi International who has been working with members and others towards a nuclear

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Call for Support & Advocacy for Refugees
25 Oct 2020

Call for Support & Advocacy for Refugees

The Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project (BASP) has been providing emergency funds, food and other material aid to refugees and people seeking asylum since 2001. At present, Brigid Arthur CSB, founder

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Back to the Heart of the Gospel
22 Oct 2020

Back to the Heart of the Gospel

Living with Covid-19 this year is bringing us new insights. One such insight is the witness of frontline workers and healthcare professionals. Daily and weekly they have responded with a

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“Let’s Build Peace Together”
22 Oct 2020

“Let’s Build Peace Together”

In the aftermath of the second world war, a small group of women and men, inspired by the Gospel, had the vision, faith and courage to foster a movement for

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Advocacy During the Pandemic
19 Oct 2020

Advocacy During the Pandemic

Brigidines acknowledge ACRATH’s commitment to advocacy for the rights of trafficked people. This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions within ACRATH and across the country, ACRATH’s annual advocacy with politicians in

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Hunger: A Shameful Tragedy
17 Oct 2020

Hunger: A Shameful Tragedy

Brigidine Sisters recognize that we live in a time that’s full of contradictions. While there have been significant developments in science and food production, the number of people fighting hunger,

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World Mission Day: 18 October 2020
17 Oct 2020

World Mission Day: 18 October 2020

Annually World Mission Day is an invitation to encourage prayers, cooperation and help for missions around the globe. It reminds us and every Christian of the fundamental missionary character of

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Pray Vigil: “Take Fresh Courage”
15 Oct 2020

Pray Vigil: “Take Fresh Courage”

On 16 October 2020 at 8pm AEST, the Sisters of Saint Joseph will hold Courage Hour, a global vigil of deep peace, prayer, and reflection to mark the 10th anniversary

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Being Responsible With Face Masks
14 Oct 2020

Being Responsible With Face Masks

Aware that our environment is a gift to be respected and cared for, Brigidines have become more diligent about reducing the use of single-use plastics. Now we take up a

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BASP Newsletter No 98 Oct 2020
14 Oct 2020

BASP Newsletter No 98 Oct 2020

The Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project is an organization that relies on donations to help those seeking protection. BASP currently supports 264 people with accommodation and more people again with emergency

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“The Choice is Ours”
12 Oct 2020

“The Choice is Ours”

“Countdown” has been launched as a global initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. It’s goal is to build a better future by cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half

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Victory for Workers
12 Oct 2020

Victory for Workers

ACRATH has shared the good news that: Migrant workers in Top Glove rubber glove factories in Malaysia will be remediated with respect to recruitment fees previously paid by the migrant

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Anti-Poverty Week
12 Oct 2020

Anti-Poverty Week

When the Founder of the Brigidine Sisters, Bishop Daniel Delany saw a need, he responded. We are called to follow his example today. The World Bank informs us that poverty

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International Day of the Girl
09 Oct 2020

International Day of the Girl

On October 11 each year, Brigidine Sisters join with the United Nations and all in observing International Day of the Girl. As women ourselves, and as many who’ve been involved

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All Are Invited: Are You Ready?
09 Oct 2020

All Are Invited: Are You Ready?

This week Pope Francis launched the Encyclical “Fratelli Tutti”. This document could well be read and reflected on in light of the Gospel Reading for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary

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UNANIMA International Symposium
07 Oct 2020

UNANIMA International Symposium

The Brigidine Sisters are proud and active members of UNANIMA International (UI). Margaret Fyfe CSB is our current representative on the Board of UI. Margaret shares with all the following

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Brigidine Legacy Making A Difference
04 Oct 2020

Brigidine Legacy Making A Difference

Almost twenty years ago, Brigidine Sister Frances Flint CSB, OAM and another local, Graham Barron OAM shared a dream and began work to open a hospice in Toowoomba, Queensland. Their

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News from Maryborough, Victoria
04 Oct 2020

News from Maryborough, Victoria

Maryborough’s Whirrakee Rise Estate’s newest road, Barbara Court has been named after well-known St. Augustine’s Parish pastoral worker and 2014 Central Goldfields Shire Council Citizen of the Year, Brigidine Sister

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Prayer: Unsung and Invisible Source
01 Oct 2020

Prayer: Unsung and Invisible Source

On the 2020 Day for Older Persons, Brigidine Sisters draw inspiration from their own older Sisters and also Sr Clare Boehmer who is now retired in Illinois after 60 years

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4th October – A Triple Celebration
01 Oct 2020

4th October – A Triple Celebration

The Gospel reading for this weekend of triple celebrations is from Matthew 21:33 – 43. It is another of Jesus’ very challenging parables. As we reflect on this and other

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“You Are My Sister”
30 Sep 2020

“You Are My Sister”

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in hunger and human trafficking in many communities and prompted the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) which represents over 650,000 Sisters

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Pope’s Prayer Intention – October 2020
30 Sep 2020

Pope’s Prayer Intention – October 2020

All are invited to join Pope Francis’ worldwide prayer network throughout October in praying “that by virtue of baptism, the laity, especially women, may participate more in areas of responsibility

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Sr Lando’s Appointment in Kenya
28 Sep 2020

Sr Lando’s Appointment in Kenya

Brigidine Sister Loretta Brennan CSB, who lives and ministers in Kenya, shares the good news that the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops has appointed Sr. Prof. Agnes Lucy Lando, Director

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Sen Susan Ryan – Brigidine Past Pupil
27 Sep 2020

Sen Susan Ryan – Brigidine Past Pupil

Former Australian Labour Party Senator Susan Maree Ryan who was born in Sydney in 1942, died on September 27, 2020. Growing up in Maroubra, Susan was educated at Brigidine Convent,

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Justice in the Rubber Gloves Industry
27 Sep 2020

Justice in the Rubber Gloves Industry

The Covid-19 pandemic has meant unprecedented demand for rubber gloves. Consequently manufacturers are recording enormous increases in profit. However for the worker, little has changed. In Malaysia, where approximately 60%

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One in A Hundred Most Influential
25 Sep 2020

One in A Hundred Most Influential

Brigidine Sisters offer congratulations to Sr. Norma Pimentel, a Missionary of Jesus and executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, who has received many awards over the

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Prayer in A Time of Pandemic
24 Sep 2020

Prayer in A Time of Pandemic

In all the places where Brigidine Sisters live and work, we invite others to join us in prayer during this time of pandemic. Loving God, our world seems more and

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Jesus’ Parable Still Challenges
24 Sep 2020

Jesus’ Parable Still Challenges

The parable in Matthew 21:28 – 32 holds new possibilities for reflecting on and reviewing our lives. It raises many questions: In what ways does God speak personally to you

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World Day of Migrants and Refugees
23 Sep 2020

World Day of Migrants and Refugees

Brigidine Sisters mark Migrant and Refugee Sunday on 28 September. The theme chosen by the Holy Father is “Forced like Jesus Christ to flee” According to the official data and

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Networking Against Human Trafficking
22 Sep 2020

Networking Against Human Trafficking

The leader of the UISG (International Union of Superiors General), Loreto Sister Pat Murray and Comboni Sister Gabriella Bottani (Talitha Kum Co-ordinator) met recently with the newly appointed Australian Ambassador

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Solas Bhride Festival, Kildare
21 Sep 2020

Solas Bhride Festival, Kildare

All are invited to join the Solas Bhride Community in Kildare as they celebrate the Autumn Equinox and Harvest on 22nd September. This celebration will be online at http://www.solasbhride.ie/ For

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Healing Earth One Cup At A Time
20 Sep 2020

Healing Earth One Cup At A Time

The Brigidine Congregational Forum 2016 called us to commit to purchasing fair trade and other products which promote social and environmental well being. How much attention do we pay to

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21 September: International Day of Peace
20 Sep 2020

21 September: International Day of Peace

The founder of our Brigidine Congregation, Bishop Daniel Delany is remembered saying: “Love God and live together in peace and charity.” Jesus is remembered telling his disciples: “Whatever house you

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Earthbeat: Honouring Sr Dorothy Stang
19 Sep 2020

Earthbeat: Honouring Sr Dorothy Stang

Brigidine Sisters draw inspiration from Sr. Dorothy Stang who lived and was murdered among the people and the jungle in the Amazon. Rather than a wilderness without human inhabitants, the

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Last Will Be First and First, Last
17 Sep 2020

Last Will Be First and First, Last

On 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A the Gospel is from Matthew 20:1 – 16. It is another of Jesus’ ‘tricky parables’. As with all parables, there are different

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Kildare Ministries Newsletter No 6, 2020
16 Sep 2020

Kildare Ministries Newsletter No 6, 2020

Brigidine Sisters give thanks for the professional work of all involved in Kildare Ministries and continue to be interested in and committed to the work being carried out. Kildare Ministries

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Good News From ACRATH
16 Sep 2020

Good News From ACRATH

Brigidine Sisters are members and supporters of ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans. The latest ACRATH Newsletter September 2020  brings updates about their work with others to eliminate

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Remembering Papua New Guinea
16 Sep 2020

Remembering Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea holds a place in the heart of Brigidine Sisters, especially those who spent a significant number of years living and working with people in areas such as

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Thoughts for 2020 Season of Creation
15 Sep 2020

Thoughts for 2020 Season of Creation

Neil Thorns, Director of Advocacy at the UK based Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD), recently described the importance of having a Season of Creation at this time as an

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Build on the Rock of the Common Good
15 Sep 2020

Build on the Rock of the Common Good

At one of his recent general audiences at the Vatican, Pope Francis is reported as saying: “The common good — and not political or economic gain — should be at

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Remembering Our Links With Mexico
11 Sep 2020

Remembering Our Links With Mexico

A number of Brigidine Sisters lived and ministered among the people of Mexico during the years of our mission there. While all Communities supported this mission, some other Brigidines, friends

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Forgive From the Heart
11 Sep 2020

Forgive From the Heart

To be forgiven is surely one of life’s greatest gifts! To truly forgive another from the heart might be one of our biggest challenges in life! Whatever the origins of

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Solidarity With All in USA
09 Sep 2020

Solidarity With All in USA

We join with our Brigidine Sisters in USA during these tumultuous times of pandemic combined with the huge loss of life and livelihood, racial unrest, hurricanes and extensive wildfires. As

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2020 International Day of Clean Air
09 Sep 2020

2020 International Day of Clean Air

This week, Antonio Guterras, the Secretary General of the United Nations issued the following statement on the first International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies. “Around the world, nine

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Awareness, Advocacy, Action in US
07 Sep 2020

Awareness, Advocacy, Action in US

Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”  Education is also key to the prevention of children becoming victims of

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Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages
06 Sep 2020

Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages

Solas Bhride is delighted to once again welcome visitors to our Centre and Hermitages at Kildare in Ireland. The Centre and garden are open from 10.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to

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Beware: Words Make A Difference
04 Sep 2020

Beware: Words Make A Difference

The human dignity of each person is a key value for all working to eliminate human trafficking and support victims and survivors of trafficking. Each and every individual deserves to

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Where Two or Three Meet
04 Sep 2020

Where Two or Three Meet

On the first weekend in the 2020 Season of Creation, the Gospel we hear, break open and reflect on is taken from Matthew 18:15 – 20. This passage was initially

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A Lens on Creation: Reflection 1
01 Sep 2020

A Lens on Creation: Reflection 1

The Season of Creation which runs from 1st September to 4th October, is a time for renewing our relationship with all creation. It is an opportunity for us to reflect

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Season of Creation
30 Aug 2020

Season of Creation

In 2015 Pope Francis asked Catholics to join with the Orthodox Church to celebrate the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. A number of other Christian churches had

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Charities Struggle to Meet Demands
24 Aug 2020

Charities Struggle to Meet Demands

All over the world charities supporting people in need are currently struggling to meet increased demands. Asylum seekers and refugees in Australia, the homeless in Ireland and the UK, the

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News from LCWR Assembly
24 Aug 2020

News from LCWR Assembly

Our Brigidine Congregational Leader, Cathy O’Connor CSB was a participant at the 2020 LCWR Assembly in August. This time it was a virtual gathering of several hundred Congregational Leaders who

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A “Pandemic” of Vocations
24 Aug 2020

A “Pandemic” of Vocations

Sarah MacDonald recently wrote in The Tablet about the need for future pastoral leaders in our Church which raises questions and opportunities that were not foreseen in past eras. For

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Who Do You Say I Am?
20 Aug 2020

Who Do You Say I Am?

Having a sense of one’s identity and being true to it is perhaps one of the great adventures of life! Being accepted for who we are and as we are,

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Called to End Child Labour
19 Aug 2020

Called to End Child Labour

All 187 countries that are members of the UN International Labour Organization (ILO) have now ratified a convention to protect children from the worst forms of child labour, including slavery,

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Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project Newsletter
18 Aug 2020

Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project Newsletter

The latest edition of the BASP Newsletter 97 August 2020 makes for interesting and challenging reading for all who are committed to welcoming, protecting and promoting justice for refugees and

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World Humanitarian Day – 19 August
18 Aug 2020

World Humanitarian Day – 19 August

World Humanitarian Day is held on19 August each year to celebrate and honour the service of humanitarian workers. It’s a chance to pray for these selfless workers, to rally whatever

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Congratulations Elise Garcia, LCWR
14 Aug 2020

Congratulations Elise Garcia, LCWR

Sister Elise García, 70, is the newly elected president of the (LCWR) Leadership Conference of Women Religious, the national organization that represents 80% of women religious in the United States.

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“Woman,You Have Great Faith”
14 Aug 2020

“Woman,You Have Great Faith”

On the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A the Gospel reading we hear from Matthew 15:21-28 culminates in the healing of a “daughter” who may be a little girl

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Pacific Calling Partnership Webinar
13 Aug 2020

Pacific Calling Partnership Webinar

Through our Common Project Brigidine Sisters support the Pacific Calling Partnership. To mark the fifth anniversary of the publication of Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si, we are invited to participate in

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Shocking Sculptures for Our Time
11 Aug 2020

Shocking Sculptures for Our Time

Many already know of the sculptures by Timothy Schmalz such as “Homeless Jesus” and “Angels Unaware” – a monument to migrants and refugees, unveiled at St. Peter’s Square on World

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LCWR Assembly August 12 -14 2020
11 Aug 2020

LCWR Assembly August 12 -14 2020

Rather than cancelling the this year’s assembly of the US Leadership Conference of Women Religious in Dallas, Texas, a decision has been made to take the August 12 – 14 

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A Voice of Peace in the Midst of Chaos
07 Aug 2020

A Voice of Peace in the Midst of Chaos

We’re certainly living in a time of extraordinary chaos! Our world and our lives are being battered by various threatening waves! In the Gospel from Matthew 14:22-33 which is proclaimed

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Remembering Two Men of Inspiration
07 Aug 2020

Remembering Two Men of Inspiration

In recent weeks the world has lost two men of true inspiration – Senator John Lewis from USA and John Hume from Northern Ireland. Both men lived through extraordinary experiences

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Pray for the People of Lebanon
05 Aug 2020

Pray for the People of Lebanon

United with people around the world, we hold in our hearts and in our prayer the people of Beirut, Lebanon. A massive explosion in the port area of the capital,

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Kildare Ministries Newsletter No 5, 2020
02 Aug 2020

Kildare Ministries Newsletter No 5, 2020

Those involved in Kildare Ministries are delighted to share their Newsletter for July 2020. This newsletter continues to tell the developing story of the schools and community works served by

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Give Them Something Yourselves
31 Jul 2020

Give Them Something Yourselves

In the Gospel of Matthew 14:13 – 21 proclaimed in all Christian communities on the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, we encounter our loving God, who not only

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Hidden Burden of Fashion Waste
31 Jul 2020

Hidden Burden of Fashion Waste

In our world of plenty, do we ever reflect on where the clothes we dispose of go? Do we stop before we purchase another garment to wonder what might be

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“It’s Taken Ten Years…”
31 Jul 2020

“It’s Taken Ten Years…”

For almost twenty years, Brigidine Sisters have had a growing awareness of issues of modern slavery and human trafficking globally and in all the countries in which we live and

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Patricia Murray IBVM Says “No”
27 Jul 2020

Patricia Murray IBVM Says “No”

In the lead up to the UN World Day Against Human Trafficking on 30 July 2020, Talitha Kum has tapped the clarity and wisdom of Patricia Murray IBVM, the Executive

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Prayer for UN World Day Against Trafficking
27 Jul 2020

Prayer for UN World Day Against Trafficking

Members of ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans) have prepared a ten minute Prayer for the UN World Day Against the Trafficking in Persons. Brigidine Sisters invite you

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Treasure, Pearl and A Great Haul
23 Jul 2020

Treasure, Pearl and A Great Haul

The Gospel for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A  (Matt 13:44-52) is from the conclusion of Matthew’s chapter of wonderful parables. Covid 19 time seems a good time

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Good News for BASP
23 Jul 2020

Good News for BASP

Brigid Arthur CSB was recently nominated as the unsung hero for Rural Australians for Refugees  (RAR). The vision of Brigid and Catherine Kelly in starting the Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project

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We Cannot Go Back!
17 Jul 2020

We Cannot Go Back!

Professor Muhammad Yunus an economist, winner of the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize and the creator of modern microcredit initiatives such as the Grameen Bank, has some very clear ideas about

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Parables for a Messy Life
17 Jul 2020

Parables for a Messy Life

The Gospel reading for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A is from Matthew 13:24 – 43. In this Jesus tells three parables about the kin-dom of God. These

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Thanks for the Gift of Music
16 Jul 2020

Thanks for the Gift of Music

We give thanks for the gift of inspirational music left to the world by Ennio Morricone in the1986 film The Mission. Ennio, who was nominated for an Oscar and won a

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Something to Ponder
16 Jul 2020

Something to Ponder

Across the globe, the impact of Covid-19 continues to have major impacts on the health and wellbeing of millions and on the economy of our nations. For example, a latest

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A Brigidine Common Project Update
13 Jul 2020

A Brigidine Common Project Update

Our Brigidine Common Project contributes to the training of young people to advocate for their countries suffering the impacts of climate change. The following update is from the latest newsletter

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Plastic Free July
10 Jul 2020

Plastic Free July

In recent weeks, we’ve been invited to learn about Plastic Free July and join in this initiative by taking some specific action to reduce our use of plastics at home

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Look and Listen
10 Jul 2020

Look and Listen

This weekend we hear in Matthew’s Gospel 13:1-13 an ever-new invitation to attend God present in the world of Nature and life all around us. As Covid-19 continues to impact

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“The Cost of Our Misbehaviour”
09 Jul 2020

“The Cost of Our Misbehaviour”

Irish Columban Father Sean McDonagh SCC is a highly respected environmentalist and author. In his recent writings he asserts that “The ways humans destroy much of the natural world and

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Happy Founder’s Day, 9 July 2020
08 Jul 2020

Happy Founder’s Day, 9 July 2020

Two special people for Brigidine Sisters, our associates and partners in ministry include our Patroness, Brigid of Kildare and our Founder, Daniel Delany, who became Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin.

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Global Action – Plastic Free July
06 Jul 2020

Global Action – Plastic Free July

This global movement helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution all around the globe – in order to have cleaner streets, oceans and communities. We

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Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages
06 Jul 2020

Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages

After a period of closure due to Covid-19 restrictions, the community of Solas Bhride in Kildare will re-open from Monday 6th July. Visitors and pilgrims are welcome to call ahead and

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Plenary Council in Australia
06 Jul 2020

Plenary Council in Australia

Due to disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the next Plenary Council meetings planned for later in 2020 have been postponed to 2021 and 2022. Brigidine Sister Moira Broderick CSB

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Remember God’s Goodness
03 Jul 2020

Remember God’s Goodness

The Gospel reading for the 14th Sunday of Year A is taken from Matthew’s Gospel 11:25-30 and expands the reflections in the other Readings for the day. The following thoughts

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4 July – US Independence Day
03 Jul 2020

4 July – US Independence Day

As our Brigidine Sisters and associates living in the USA mark American Independence Day on 4 July we wish them a happy and safe national day. We give thanks for

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LCWR Newsletter- July 2020
03 Jul 2020

LCWR Newsletter- July 2020

The latest publication of the July 2020 newsletter from the US Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) offers a number of insights into how preparations for the 2020 Assembly are

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Dancing for Justice
30 Jun 2020

Dancing for Justice

Three Irish doctors from Riverdance’s 25th anniversary cast have put together a stunning socially distant dance compilation video in support of Trocaire. Trocaire is an agency in Ireland which supports

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Brigidine Ministry in Kenya
30 Jun 2020

Brigidine Ministry in Kenya

For a number of years, a small number of different Brigidine Sisters have lived and ministered in Kenya. Today, Loretta Brennan CSB works in education at Tangaza College in Nairobi.

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Impact of COVID 19 in Human Trafficking
29 Jun 2020

Impact of COVID 19 in Human Trafficking

Talitha Kum personnel are observing that everywhere in the world COVID 19 is causing significant impacts on children, women and men who are already vulnerable to being exploited, abused and

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Worldwide Prayer Intention – July
29 Jun 2020

Worldwide Prayer Intention – July

During July all are invited to join with Pope Francis’ Worldwide Prayer Network in praying for families. May today’s families be accompanied with love, respect and guidance. Let us keep

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Praying During the Pandemic
25 Jun 2020

Praying During the Pandemic

Though we are challenged by age, isolation and geographical distance we can still find new possibilities within the ordinariness of our daily lives at this moment. We live these days

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June 25 -Day of the Seafarer
22 Jun 2020

June 25 -Day of the Seafarer

Seafarers are on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic, playing an essential role in maintaining the flow of vital goods, such as food, medicines and medical supplies. However, the crisis

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Celebrating Eucharist in Detention
21 Jun 2020

Celebrating Eucharist in Detention

As thousands of refugees and asylum seekers often wait for years in detention centres in our countries around the world, one wonders what opportunity the Christians among them have to

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19 Jun 2020

“Do Not Be Afraid”

The Gospel text for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A,  is fitting for all who live with oppression, racism, exploitation and fear particularly at this time. It is

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Canberra Advocacy for Asylum Seekers
18 Jun 2020

Canberra Advocacy for Asylum Seekers

Members of Canberra’s Faith-Based Working Group (FBWG) of the Refugee Action Campaign (RAC) advocate for refugees and asylum-seekers within their own faith communities, raise awareness, mobilise political action and, in

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A Prayer for Refugee Week
16 Jun 2020

A Prayer for Refugee Week

During Refugee Week 2020, we invite all our associates, partners in ministry and friends to join us in praying the following prayer for refugees and asylum seekers and for a

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Kildare Ministries Newsletter No 4, 2020
15 Jun 2020

Kildare Ministries Newsletter No 4, 2020

The work of Kildare Ministries has continued in changed realities due to  Covid-19 restrictions in Australia. Across the schools in Queensland, NSW South Australia and Victoria, as well as in

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Corpus Christi – Year A
11 Jun 2020

Corpus Christi – Year A

The Founder of our Congregation, Bishop Daniel Delany had great devotion to the Blessed Sacrament which he had imbibed during his time of formation in France. In 1784 he surprised everyone

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13 June – St Anthony of Padua
11 Jun 2020

13 June – St Anthony of Padua

This year we celebrate the Eighth Centenary of the Franciscan vocation of St. Anthony of Padua.  Eight hundred years ago, in Coimbra, Fernando, a young man and a native of Lisbon,

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Speaking Up For Refugees
10 Jun 2020

Speaking Up For Refugees

Brigidine Sister Brigid Arthur csb, one of the founder of the Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project, shares some of her long experience of working with asylum seekers. She has been led

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World Oceans Day – 8 June
08 Jun 2020

World Oceans Day – 8 June

Sing a new song, for God has done wonderful things! Sing to God all the earth, sing praise and songs of joy! Let the oceans roar and all the creatures that

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Trinity Sunday June 7, 2020
05 Jun 2020

Trinity Sunday June 7, 2020

At a time when our world is particularly fractured and people are seeking reconciliation, healing, peace and a deeper experience of communion, the Church marks Trinity Sunday. On this day,

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Sisters Against Trafficking
03 Jun 2020

Sisters Against Trafficking

The latest June 2020 ‘Stop Trafficking Newsletter’ produced by US Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking has been released. This issue focuses on how a variety of forms of creativity and

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Pray a Blessing for our World
03 Jun 2020

Pray a Blessing for our World

As we hear the cries of mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers in our cities and nations, we mourn with them. We pray that none of us as leaders or citizens

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World Environment Day 5 June
01 Jun 2020

World Environment Day 5 June

Since 1974, World Environment Day has been celebrated annually on 5th June. Our 2016 Brigidine Congregational Forum invited us to be “more deeply aware of our mission to live within

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Racism – Another Deadly Virus!
01 Jun 2020

Racism – Another Deadly Virus!

The  LCWR (Leadership Conference of Women Religious), an association of leaders of congregations of Catholic women religious in the United States has issued a statement strongly condemning the police-killing of

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The Way of The Heart, June 2020
01 Jun 2020

The Way of The Heart, June 2020

During this month we’re invited to join with others in Pope Francis’ Worldwide Prayer Network in praying “that all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing themselves

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Celebrate Pentecost 2020
28 May 2020

Celebrate Pentecost 2020

During our celebrations of the feast of Pentecost we acknowledge and give thanks for the many gifts of the Spirit. We see these expressed in the world today through all

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Weave & Tell Stories of Hope
26 May 2020

Weave & Tell Stories of Hope

To mark World Communication Day on 26 May 2020, Pope Francis released a message on the biblical text from Exodus 10:2: “That you may tell your children and grandchildren”. As

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A Call to Stop Human Trafficking
26 May 2020

A Call to Stop Human Trafficking

One of the most urgent challenges of our contemporary world is to do all we can, in partnership with others, to bring an end to the scourge of human trafficking

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Novena for Pentecost
22 May 2020

Novena for Pentecost

Dan Schutte has prepared a novena of prayer, music and points for refection for the nine days (May 22 – May 30) leading up to the celebration of the great

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International Day of Biological Diversity
20 May 2020

International Day of Biological Diversity

Brigidine Sisters together with our associates and partners in ministry mark the 2020 International Day of Biological Diversity on 22 May. As the global community is called to re-examine its

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Ascension of the Lord
20 May 2020

Ascension of the Lord

We are all well aware that loss is part of our human experience and that death is usually the most painful loss of all. This year, with the ever-increasing death

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A Resource To Celebrate Laudato Si
19 May 2020

A Resource To Celebrate Laudato Si

LCWR (Leadership Conference of Women Religious) has issued a resource to support religious and others commemorate Jesus’ ascension and recall the invitation and responsibility extended to us to carry on

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Prayer During Anniversary of Laudato Si
17 May 2020

Prayer During Anniversary of Laudato Si

During this week of prayer and action to mark the fifth anniversary of the publication of Laudato Si we’re invited to pray the following prayer individually or in our communities,

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Sixth Sunday of Easter 2020
13 May 2020

Sixth Sunday of Easter 2020

As another week commences within the context of Covid-19 and we move toward the end of the Easter Season, its encouraging to know that we are never alone. The Gospel

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Laudato Si Week, 16-24 May 2020
13 May 2020

Laudato Si Week, 16-24 May 2020

Laudato Si’ Week honors the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical on care for our common home. The theme of the week is “everything is connected.” Pope Francis invites all

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Theology on Tap
08 May 2020

Theology on Tap

This month the University of Notre Dame Australia will host its first Theology on Tap Facebook event featuring international guest speaker Fr Conn O Maoldomhnaigh, together with Auxiliary Bishop Richard

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Fifth Sunday of Easter 2020
08 May 2020

Fifth Sunday of Easter 2020

In the Gospel reading for this weekend from John 14:1-12 we hear loud and clear the following invitation from Jesus: “Do not let your hearts be troubled” . This seems particularly

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Kildare Ministries Newsletter, No 3
08 May 2020

Kildare Ministries Newsletter, No 3

The great work in nine secondary schools and three community works in Australia continues to be supported and co-ordinated by Kildare Ministries. Their latest newsletter (May 2020), shares how Kildare

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Stop Trafficking!
04 May 2020

Stop Trafficking!

The focus of the US Sisters May 2020 Stop Trafficking Newsletter is to raise awareness of the health consequences of human trafficking and how health professionals are becoming better equipped

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News from Solas Bhride Centre Kildare
02 May 2020

News from Solas Bhride Centre Kildare

Each year at Solas Bhride Centre in Kildare, Brigidine Sisters gather with members of Cairde Bhride and others to mark the feast of Bealtaine – the beginning of summer in

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What Would Teilhard Say?
30 Apr 2020

What Would Teilhard Say?

We’re all trying to understand and draw wisdom from what’s happening within and around us as we deal with the Covid-19 pandemic. The well known theologian, Ilia Delio, reflects on

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St Joseph the Worker, 1 May
30 Apr 2020

St Joseph the Worker, 1 May

On the Feast of St Joseph the Worker, the most significant issue affecting the work life of millions is the impact of COVID-19. An unprecedented number of people have lost their

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Vulnerable People Are More At Risk
27 Apr 2020

Vulnerable People Are More At Risk

We know there are millions of confirmed cases of the coronavirus worldwide, and that thousands of people have tragically died from the disease that it causes, COVID-19. After weeks of

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UNANIMA Update April 2020
24 Apr 2020

UNANIMA Update April 2020

In February 2020, members of the UNANIMA International Board met in New York. The priority theme was “Affordable housing and social protection systems for all to address homelessness”. Brigidine Sister,

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Open Your Heart to The Stranger
24 Apr 2020

Open Your Heart to The Stranger

As we continue to journey through these extraordinary days of adapting to the realities of the Covid-19 pandemic we’re invited on the Third Sunday of Easter 2020 to hear and

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ANZAC Day 2020
24 Apr 2020

ANZAC Day 2020

This National Day of Remembrance, held annually on 25 April in New Zealand and Australia, is a day on which we honour all  who died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping

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Threads of Hope
20 Apr 2020

Threads of Hope

It is seven years since the collapse of the Rana Plaza clothing factory in Bangladesh. Over one thousand workers were killed and more than two thousand others injured in this

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A Reflection During the Pandemic
15 Apr 2020

A Reflection During the Pandemic

Two Passionist Sisters, Brigid Murphy CP and Karen Englebretsen CP have prepared a reflection for this unique time of Holy Week, Easter and the global Covid-19 pandemic. It is offered

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“Spread The Contagion of Hope”
14 Apr 2020

“Spread The Contagion of Hope”

In his 2020 Easter Message – Urbi et Orbi, Pope Francis has reflected on the experience of celebrating Easter in this time of Covid-19. He challenges us to ban in

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“We Are One Human Family”
13 Apr 2020

“We Are One Human Family”

The former UK Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Kevin Hyland, recently wrote:“The global pandemic of COVID-19 is a powerful reminder that we are one human family. We can only defeat this virus when

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Easter Reflection 2020
11 Apr 2020

Easter Reflection 2020

As we celebrate this great feast of hope and of life, Brigidine Sisters wish everyone a happy Easter. May the One who brings life to all creation and seasons, open

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Choose Freedom
08 Apr 2020

Choose Freedom

For Easter 2020, we’re invited to purchase ethically sourced chocolate Easter eggs and other products (tea, coffee, cocoa etc) for the occasion.  By doing this we are taking action to

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Easter Triduum
07 Apr 2020

Easter Triduum

Dan Schutte, a Board Member of the National Catholic Reporter and a composer of much loved liturgical music, has created a virtual celebration for each day of the Triduum –

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Holy Week 2020
06 Apr 2020

Holy Week 2020

Brigidine Sisters are mindful of all our partners in ministry, our carers, supporters, friends and families at this time. We are in solidarity with one another as we move through

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Awareness & Action for Refugees
02 Apr 2020

Awareness & Action for Refugees

Imagine being in lockdown or isolation for 3,4,5 or more years with no idea when the period of your detention will end! As we and all our communities grapples with

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Passion Sunday – 2020
02 Apr 2020

Passion Sunday – 2020

Due to the impact and threats of Covid-19, the beginning of Holy Week this year will be different from annual celebrations over many decades. Usual church ceremonies have been cancelled

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5th Sunday of Lent 2020
27 Mar 2020

5th Sunday of Lent 2020

In these extraordinary times we are invited to read and reflect on the most profound of mysteries, the mysteries of life and death.  The Gospel text is from John 11:

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28 March: Earth Hour
27 Mar 2020

28 March: Earth Hour

On Saturday 28 March between 8.30pm and 9.30pm wherever we live, we will unite with millions of others around the world to show our commitment to the planet, by keeping 

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Modern Slavery in the Pacific
27 Mar 2020

Modern Slavery in the Pacific

A report on the realities of modern slavery in the Pacific was launched in Australia recently by Walk Free and the Minderoo Foundation. This report identifies cases of slavery in

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Prayers During A Tme of Pandemic
25 Mar 2020

Prayers During A Tme of Pandemic

Corrymeela is a movement of people based in Northern Ireland. Their website reveals that they rally around one inspirational idea: ‘Together is better’. Every year they welcome over 8,000 people

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Kildare Ministries 2020 Newsletter, Issue 2
23 Mar 2020

Kildare Ministries 2020 Newsletter, Issue 2

The educational and community work of Kildare Ministries continues in Australia with great commitment and creativity. To discover more about current work and developments and some of the emerging issues,

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St Oscar Romero
23 Mar 2020

St Oscar Romero

Oscar Romero served as Archbishop of San Salvador in El Salvador, a nation in Central America, during a time of violence against the poor, especially rural farmers, or campesinos. As

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Being Eucharistic Every Day
23 Mar 2020

Being Eucharistic Every Day

Thomas O’Loughlin is a Catholic priest of the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton in the United Kingdom and professor of historical theology at the University of Nottingham. In a recent

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Addressing Family Homelessness
22 Mar 2020

Addressing Family Homelessness

The United Nations Goal of the Month in March 2020 is #Goal5 #GenderEquality. UNANIMA International believes that when addressing family homelessness gender equality must be addressed. This is why UNANIMA

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Day of Solidarity and Prayer
19 Mar 2020

Day of Solidarity and Prayer

Jolanta Kafka RMI, President of UISG has issued the following invitation to all members of religious congregations: “Now is the time for each one of us to respond to the

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“Stop the Carnage in Syria”
19 Mar 2020

“Stop the Carnage in Syria”

As the conflict in Syria enters its tenth year, more than eleven million people there require aid relief. According to latest estimates nearly half of these are children. It is

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Dont We All Have Blind Spots?
19 Mar 2020

Dont We All Have Blind Spots?

This weekend, fewer of us will be able to gather with others to celebrate Eucharist because of different restrictions in place due to the coronavirus. However, as we make time

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Think of This As A Sacred Time
18 Mar 2020

Think of This As A Sacred Time

In these unprecedented times, here are some wise suggestions by Lynn Unger, a Unitarian minister in USA. As a growing number are in lockdown at home or in care, or

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17 March – St Patrick’s Day
15 Mar 2020

17 March – St Patrick’s Day

While celebrations of this day might be quite different this year due to restrictions in place around the world to help curb the spread of the Corona virus, we still

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ACRATH Newsletter 2020, No 1
15 Mar 2020

ACRATH Newsletter 2020, No 1

A number of Brigidine Sisters in the New South Wales/NZ and Victorian Communities are active members of ACRATH and other Brigidine Sisters support ACRATH’s work of justice for trafficked and

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Third Sunday of Lent 2020
12 Mar 2020

Third Sunday of Lent 2020

Imagine the encounter between the woman of Samaria who came to fetch water at Sychar and encountered there a Jew – Jesus of Nazareth, who asked her for a drink

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Will You Make a Difference?
10 Mar 2020

Will You Make a Difference?

Pope Francis has said that “every person ought to have the awareness that purchasing is always a moral – and not simply an economic act.” This is a challenge for

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Lenten Action
09 Mar 2020

Lenten Action

As we move into the second week in Lent, this might be a good time to review the ways in which we are contributing from our own resources (almsgiving) to

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News from Solas Bhride, Kildare
08 Mar 2020

News from Solas Bhride, Kildare

Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages in Kildare were honoured to be invited to prepare the opening prayer ritual for the Laudato Si Conference in Carlow last week. This conference, organised

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Coming Event – Laudato Si Week
05 Mar 2020

Coming Event – Laudato Si Week

In view of the 5th anniversary of the publication of the Encyclical Laudato si’, Pope Francis recently recorded a video message in which he addresses Catholic communities around the world.

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2nd Sunday Lent – 2020
05 Mar 2020

2nd Sunday Lent – 2020

Have you ever been in a situation of affirmation and joy and wanted to stay there and hang on to the experience? In the Gospel reading from Matthew 17:1-9 this

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March Prayer Intention
01 Mar 2020

March Prayer Intention

During the month of March, Pope Francis invites us to join with him and the Worldwide Prayer Network in praying for the people of China. In past years some Brigidine

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First Sunday of Lent 2020
28 Feb 2020

First Sunday of Lent 2020

The Gospel for this weekend (Matt 4:1-11) invites us to reflect on Jesus’ forty-day experience in the wilderness. Jesus is “filled with the Holy Spirit” and, like so many others

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Pope Francis’ Message for Lent 2020
26 Feb 2020

Pope Francis’ Message for Lent 2020

As the season of Lent begins we’re invited to review our lives and fully embrace once more the pattern of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus in our relationships

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New ACRATH National Committee
26 Feb 2020

New ACRATH National Committee

During the recent ACRATH National Conference Brigidine Sister Louise Cleary CSB was elected as the President of ACRATH. Louise is one of the founding members of ACRATH. ACRATH members are

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Ash Wednesday 2020
23 Feb 2020

Ash Wednesday 2020

What memories, stories or experiences do you bring to Ash Wednesday? What significance does this day have for you? An awareness of our shared humanity and our connection with Earth,

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ACRATH National Conference
23 Feb 2020

ACRATH National Conference

Members of ACRATH from around Australia gathered in Sydney for their annual conference. The theme of the conference was “Eliminating Human Trafficking – Here and Beyond.” During the two day

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Embrace A New Way of Thinking
20 Feb 2020

Embrace A New Way of Thinking

The Gospel for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A is taken from Matthew 5:38 – 48. It builds on Jesus’ teaching from the Sermon on the Mount and

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Kildare Ministries Newsletter
18 Feb 2020

Kildare Ministries Newsletter

The staff of Kildare Ministries (KM) are happy to share their first Newsletter for 2020. This issue contains a number of articles including an update on the beginning for the

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Make Your School Slavery Free
17 Feb 2020

Make Your School Slavery Free

Brigidine Sister Louise Cleary CSB , a founder of ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans), was recently involved with the a number of school students, teachers, Archbishop Comensoli

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UN World Day of Social Justice
17 Feb 2020

UN World Day of Social Justice

The United Nations’ World Day of Social Justice is annually observed on February 20 to encourage people everywhere to seriously consider how social justice affects poverty eradication. It also focuses

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Exhortation on the Amazon Region
16 Feb 2020

Exhortation on the Amazon Region

The much anticipated Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation on the Amazon Region was published by Pope Francis on 12 February 2020 and addressed to the People of God and all people of

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Jesus -“I say this to you…”
12 Feb 2020

Jesus -“I say this to you…”

The Gospel reading for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A (Matthew 5:17 – 37) is taken from Matthew’s account of the Sermon on the Mount. In it we

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Raising Funds for SUPER NUNS
12 Feb 2020

Raising Funds for SUPER NUNS

Members of  the global network, Talitha Kum are dedicated to the prevention, rescue and rehabilitation of survivors of human trafficking. This work is both challenging and often risky. On St

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Hear the Cries of Migrants
10 Feb 2020

Hear the Cries of Migrants

Pope Francis calls us this month to hear the cries of migrants especially those trafficked across nations and continents and then exploited in abusive ways. Let us join in advocating,

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Kildare Ministries 2020
10 Feb 2020

Kildare Ministries 2020

The Trustees of Kildare Ministries had their first formal meeting for 2020 at the Brigidine Ministries Centre last week. There are two newly appointed trustees taking up the challenges in

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World Day of the Sick
10 Feb 2020

World Day of the Sick

February 11 is World Day of the Sick, an observation started by Pope John Paul II as a way for believers to offer prayers for those suffering from illnesses. This

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‘One Spirit, One Mission, One Hope’
09 Feb 2020

‘One Spirit, One Mission, One Hope’

Our Brigidine Congregation is an active member of the coalition of women who make up UNANIMA International: a Non–Governmental Organization (NGO) advocating on behalf of women and children (particularly those

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“You are the Salt of the Earth”
07 Feb 2020

“You are the Salt of the Earth”

We’ve all heard of someone being described as ‘a salt of the earth person’. Perhaps someone has even described you in the same way. What does this description mean to

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Honouring St Josephine Bakhita
06 Feb 2020

Honouring St Josephine Bakhita

St Josephine Bakhita is the patron saint of people who have been trafficked. She lived her life carrying the 144 physical scars received after she was kidnapped at the age

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“Old Age is A Blessing”
06 Feb 2020

“Old Age is A Blessing”

At an audience for participants attending a conference on pastoral care of the elderly, 83 year old Pope Francis said old-age is “a precious treasure that takes shape in the

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Greetings to All in New Zealand
04 Feb 2020

Greetings to All in New Zealand

Waitangi Day on 6 February in Aotearoa New Zealand celebrates the Treaty of Waitangi, the nation’s founding document. This important document was signed between the Māori chiefs and the British

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Celebrating St Brigid in Windsor UK
03 Feb 2020

Celebrating St Brigid in Windsor UK

On St Brigids Day, the Brigidine Sisters in Windsor offered a reflection day for past pupils of Brigidine School Windsor. The response to the invitation was wonderful with over 100

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Feile Bride 2020, Kildare
02 Feb 2020

Feile Bride 2020, Kildare

As the 28th Annual Feile unfolds at the Solas Bhride Centre in Kildare over these days, we gather into our circle of Light all the visitors and pilgrims attending the

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Listen to the Migrants’ Cries
02 Feb 2020

Listen to the Migrants’ Cries

The intention for Pope Francis’ Worldwide Prayer Network in February 2020  is “that the cries of our migrant brothers and sisters, victims of criminal trafficking, may be heard and considered.” 

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St Brigid – A Trailblazer
01 Feb 2020

St Brigid – A Trailblazer

To continue our celebrations of St Brigid, our patroness, we invite you to read a following report about the Voluntary CEO of Chernobyl Children International, Adi Roche speaking about the

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St Brigid’s Our Patroness
31 Jan 2020

St Brigid’s Our Patroness

Brigid of Kildare whose remembrance is celebrated on 1st February, is patroness of Brigidine Sisters and of all who have a care for the earth, for justice and equality, for

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Weaving St Brigid’s Crosses
31 Jan 2020

Weaving St Brigid’s Crosses

Parishioners of all ages at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Ballyboden, Ireland have formed a Parish Weaving Group. At this time they have been coming together learning to

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Presentation of the Lord
29 Jan 2020

Presentation of the Lord

This year the feast of the Presentation of the Lord occurs on Sunday 2nd February and the liturgy for this feast takes precedent over the weekend of Ordinary Time, Year

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Catholic Emergency Relief Australia
29 Jan 2020

Catholic Emergency Relief Australia

The newly established CERA – Catholic Emergency Relief Australia – has been set up to serve as a coordination point for Catholic agencies responding to natural disasters. Founding organisations  –

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Feile Bhride Celebrations at Solas Bhride
25 Jan 2020

Feile Bhride Celebrations at Solas Bhride

The Brigidine Sisters at Solas Bhride, together with their staff and members of Cairde Bhride, have started the countdown to Feile Bhride 2020. There is an exciting mix of activities and

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Days for Reflection and Humility
25 Jan 2020

Days for Reflection and Humility

On 25 January,  in various other parts of the world, millions of men and women celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome in the Year of the Rat. We remember

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3rd Sunday Ordinary Time
22 Jan 2020

3rd Sunday Ordinary Time

This weekend the Gospel reading at the weekend’s liturgy is taken from Matthew 4: 12 – 23. It includes an account of Jesus calling Peter and some of the other

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“The Moment of Crisis Has Come”
20 Jan 2020

“The Moment of Crisis Has Come”

During a recent interview on the BBC, 93 year old Sir David Attenborough is quoted as saying about climate change that, “We have been putting things off for year after

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Welcome the Stranger
18 Jan 2020

Welcome the Stranger

In a recent statement from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (January 17, 2020) they stated: “Jesus Christ, who was part of a refugee family, calls us to welcome the

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Strength in Vulnerability
17 Jan 2020

Strength in Vulnerability

The Gospel reading for the second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A is taken from John 1: 29-34. In this account John writes of seeing Jesus coming towards him after

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Prayer To End Human Trafficking
12 Jan 2020

Prayer To End Human Trafficking

February 8 is the day on which the Church celebrates the feast of St Josephine Bakhita, the Patron Saint of all trafficked people. In the lead-up to this day, the

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The Baptism of Jesus
08 Jan 2020

The Baptism of Jesus

The story from Matthew 3:13 – 17 which is read in our churches on the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus (Year A) is an account of both initiation and

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What Is Our Earth Telling Us?
05 Jan 2020

What Is Our Earth Telling Us?

As the impacts of climate change affect thousands of hectares of Australian bushland, farming areas, towns, families, businesses and community facilities as well as countless fauna and flora we wonder

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January 2020 Prayer Intention
05 Jan 2020

January 2020 Prayer Intention

In his prayer intention for the month of January 2020, Pope Francis calls us to pray that Christians, followers of other religions, and all people of goodwill may promote together

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Feast of the Epiphany: Jan 5
04 Jan 2020

Feast of the Epiphany: Jan 5

As the Feast of the Epiphany is celebrated we are reminded once more that the whole universe is in God and that God is in us. Let us celebrate the

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Hospitality in 2020
01 Jan 2020

Hospitality in 2020

As we consider the New Year’s resolutions we’d like to make for 2020, the following reflection by Joan Chittester OSB is well worth pondering. Hospitality is a wonderful gift and

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World Day of Peace
31 Dec 2019

World Day of Peace

1 January 2020 marks the 53rd World Day of Peace. Pope Francis’ 2020 World Peace Day Message published recently, is entitled: ‘Peace as a journey of hope: dialogue, reconciliation and ecological

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Good News from San Antonio
30 Dec 2019

Good News from San Antonio

Sister Denise LaRock, DC, a Daughter of Charity of St Vincent de Paul in San Antonio is an inspiration particularly during this week in which the Church honours the holy

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Feast of the Holy Family Year A
27 Dec 2019

Feast of the Holy Family Year A

Are you a dreamer? Do you daydream at all? Do you remember any of your dreams from your sleeping time? The Gospel for this feast presents the wonderful story of

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The Real Meaning of Christmas
26 Dec 2019

The Real Meaning of Christmas

Now that the busyness of Christmas 2019 has come to an end, it seems like an ideal time to reflect on all that has gifted us this year and what’s

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Christmas Greetings from Talitha Kum
24 Dec 2019

Christmas Greetings from Talitha Kum

Talitha Kum is a network of networks of women religious in 92 countries across 5 continents working to eliminate human trafficking and to support survivors.  The organization is considered a

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Christmas Greetings!
22 Dec 2019

Christmas Greetings!

Christmas greetings from the Brigidine Sisters around the world to all our communities, families, friends, associates and colleagues. We pray, that this time of Christmas will find us at peace

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Fourth Week of Advent
19 Dec 2019

Fourth Week of Advent

The weeks of Advent are skipping away from us so swiftly. This weekend marks the Fourth Sunday of Advent Year A and we hear the Gospel proclaimed from Matthew 1:18

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“Old Age is a Time of Grace”
19 Dec 2019

“Old Age is a Time of Grace”

On the eve of his 83rd birthday this month, Pope Francis met with members of the Italian Association of Senior Workers and is reported as saying to them that “Old

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International Migrants Day
17 Dec 2019

International Migrants Day

The Annual International Migrants Day fall this year on Wednesday 18 December. This day shines the spotlight on the plight, rights, and contributions of the millions of migrants all over

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Come, O Come
17 Dec 2019

Come, O Come

Since the seventh century, prayers such as the following seven prayers have been sung or recited over the final days of Advent. Each  prayer addresses God with “O” and a

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A Christmas Blessing
15 Dec 2019

A Christmas Blessing

Our Brigidine Congregational Leadership Team – Cathy O’Connor, (Congregational Leader), Anne Boyd, Margaret Fyfe and Theresa Kilmurray send Christmas greetings to all in our Communities and “those who are with

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Congratulations Jubilarians!
13 Dec 2019

Congratulations Jubilarians!

A number of our Sisters are celebrating the anniversary of their profession as Brigidine Sisters at this time of the year. For some its a 60th Jubilee, while others are

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3rd Week of Advent
13 Dec 2019

3rd Week of Advent

Advent is a period of waiting as well as a time of expectation and hope. The invitation to “Rejoice” is such a positive and life-giving one and remains part of

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Kildare Ministries Newsletter No 8
11 Dec 2019

Kildare Ministries Newsletter No 8

The final edition of the 2019 newsletters from Kildare Ministries has an update of developments and news from around the various aspects of Kildare Ministries. This update included notification of

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We Pray for All in New Zealand
10 Dec 2019

We Pray for All in New Zealand

As news unfolds of the tragedy on New Zealand’s White Island where the death toll continues to rise following the volcanic eruption, let us keep in our thoughts and prayers

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Advocates for Change in Healthcare
10 Dec 2019

Advocates for Change in Healthcare

St Vincent’s Health Australia (SVHA)has commenced a pioneering program in Australia to train and assist key staff identify and support vulnerable people who might present at its hospitals  after having

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The Power of A Family Story
07 Dec 2019

The Power of A Family Story

Our family’s stories profoundly shape us in our lives and in ministry. The following story of the experience during the Second World War of the family of Cardinal Michael Czerny

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2nd Sunday Advent
06 Dec 2019

2nd Sunday Advent

During the liturgy for the 2nd Sunday of Advent in Year A, the first reading  is taken from Isaiah 11:1-10 and the Gospel reading is from Matthew 3:1-12. Both readings

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Conversations With Refugees in PNG
02 Dec 2019

Conversations With Refugees in PNG

In recent weeks, Josh Lourensz, a member of the board of BASP – Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project, visited Port Moresby for a few days as part of a delegation of

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Spend Advent with Laudato Si
02 Dec 2019

Spend Advent with Laudato Si

As we move through these weeks of Advent, we are invited to turn again to listen to the cry of our Sister/Mother Earth who waits with us for God’s gifts

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Prayer Intention for December
30 Nov 2019

Prayer Intention for December

During this month, Pope Francis invites all to join him in praying “that every country resolutely commits to taking the necessary measures to make the future of the very young,

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1st Sunday Advent
28 Nov 2019

1st Sunday Advent

As you set up your Advent wreath with its candles for the four weeks of the season this year – what will it reflect? Will it reflect the traditional story

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A Message from Talitha Kum
26 Nov 2019

A Message from Talitha Kum

Talitha Kum is an international network of networks committed to working to eliminate human trafficking in the world and to supporting survivors of trafficking. Working as a network facilitates collaboration

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Journey into Advent
26 Nov 2019

Journey into Advent

“It is the beautiful task of Advent to awaken in all of us memories of goodness and thus to open doors of hope.” (Pope Benedict XVI, 1986) On Saturday 30

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Happy Thanksgiving Day
26 Nov 2019

Happy Thanksgiving Day

As our Brigidine Sisters and associates living in the United States of America celebrate Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 28 November, we send our thoughts and blessings to them and all

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Update from ACRATH
24 Nov 2019

Update from ACRATH

ACRATH National Committee members met in Melbourne 20-21 November. The National Committee is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the ACRATH strategic plan to work at eliminating human trafficking and

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Heed the Call from Thailand
22 Nov 2019

Heed the Call from Thailand

The people of Thailand have welcomed Pope Francis with joy and with the deep spirit of hospitality and respect that is so engrained in their culture. Pope Francis began his

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“Jesus remember me…”
22 Nov 2019

“Jesus remember me…”

As we come to the last Sunday of Year C in Ordinary time, the Gospel for the weekend’s liturgy is taken from Luke 23:25 – 43. It is a short

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Universal Children’s Day
19 Nov 2019

Universal Children’s Day

In 1959 the United Nations adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Since then, 20 November has been the day to mark Universal Children’s Day around the world.

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Solas Bhride Centre and Hermitages
17 Nov 2019

Solas Bhride Centre and Hermitages

As the northern hemisphere journeys towards the darkest days of winter, people’s thoughts turn to their Celtic ancestors and our Christian traditions inherited from them. Brigidine Sisters and members of

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World Day of the Poor
14 Nov 2019

World Day of the Poor

We are invited by Pope Francis to remember the third ‘World Day of the Poor’ on Sunday 17 November. In keeping with the Invitations from our 2016 Brigidine Congregational Forum

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Be Patient: Endure
13 Nov 2019

Be Patient: Endure

The Gospel reading for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C from Luke 21:5-19 holds a challenge particularly for those of us who are not known for being patient!

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Hotels Targetting Trafficking
12 Nov 2019

Hotels Targetting Trafficking

Brigidine Sisters in a number of places and groups are working to eliminate all forms of human trafficking eg forced labor, sexual exploitation and forced marriage. We are engaged in

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We Will Remember
09 Nov 2019

We Will Remember

Armistice Day or Remembrance Day on 11 November 2019 marks 101 years since the end of the First World War. On this day a range of tributes and commemorations take

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Kildare Ministries Newsletter Issue 7
08 Nov 2019

Kildare Ministries Newsletter Issue 7

So much has been happening over recent months for all involved in Kildare Ministries. There have been the days of pilgrimage to Ireland, the 25th anniversary for Wellsprings Centre for

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Facing the Future With Hope
08 Nov 2019

Facing the Future With Hope

The Gospel reading for the 32nd Sunday of Year C is taken from Luke 20:27 – 38. As we draw ever closer to the end of the year, this reading

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Women of Courage
06 Nov 2019

Women of Courage

For many years Brigidine Sisters conducted boarding schools for girls in a number of places to ensure young women had access to education. Though we no longer have such boarding

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Prayer Intention – November
04 Nov 2019

Prayer Intention – November

In November we join with others around the world in responding to Pope Francis’ call to pray “that a spirit of dialogue, encounter and reconciliation will emerge in the Near

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Women Offering Inspiration
01 Nov 2019

Women Offering Inspiration

The place and the role of women in our Church continues to hold great potential and huge challenges. Many women are leaving the Church, others are struggling to find a

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“I Must Stay at Your House”
01 Nov 2019

“I Must Stay at Your House”

When you were at school did you learn the following poem? Do you often still recite it when you are out walking in Nature? Did you ever climb a tree

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Amazon Synod – Wisdom for All
31 Oct 2019

Amazon Synod – Wisdom for All

The Final Document of the Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazon Region was released on the evening of 26 October, by the express will of the

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Celebrate!
30 Oct 2019

Celebrate!

There’s a famous quote from Hildegard of Bingen who once said: Be not lax in celebrating. Be not lazy in the festive service of God. Be ablaze with enthusiasm. The

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State of the Environment for Oceania
28 Oct 2019

State of the Environment for Oceania

The Caritas State of the Environment for Oceania report series has monitored critical issues affecting the life and wellbeing of Oceania and its people since 2014. The five main issues

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Disarmament Week 24 – 30 October 2019
24 Oct 2019

Disarmament Week 24 – 30 October 2019

The annual observance of Disarmament Week, was first called for in the Final Document of the General Assembly’s 1978 special session on disarmament (resolution S-10/2). This document called for abandoning

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Another Parable Challenge
24 Oct 2019

Another Parable Challenge

The parable in Luke 18:9-14 which is read on the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time in Year C, presents listeners with another two contrasting characters – this time a Pharisee

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United Nations Day – 24 October
20 Oct 2019

United Nations Day – 24 October

On United Nations Day, we celebrate the anniversary of the UN Charter of 1945. However, this day is not just about looking back at history. It is also a day

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World Mission Sunday 20 October 2019
19 Oct 2019

World Mission Sunday 20 October 2019

On this 2019 World Mission Sunday we acknowledge the partnership we as Brigidine Sisters have through our Common Project Fund with the Ruben Centre in the Mukuru Slum in Nairobi.

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“Never Lose Heart”
18 Oct 2019

“Never Lose Heart”

In the Gospel reading for 29 Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, we listen to another of Jesus’ parables (Luke 18:1-8) reminding us of the need to pray and to“never

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UNANIMA International Update
16 Oct 2019

UNANIMA International Update

In September 2019, members of the UNANIMA International Board met in New York. Brigidine Sister, Margaret Fyfe CSB is currently serving as the Brigidine representative on the UN International Board

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Four Women & John Henry Newman Canonized
13 Oct 2019

Four Women & John Henry Newman Canonized

On 13 October Pope Francis canonized five people. These include four women – an Indian, Mother Mariam Thresia (1876 – 1926); a 19th century Swiss laywoman, Marguerite Bays; a 19th

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Remember to Be Grateful!
11 Oct 2019

Remember to Be Grateful!

In a world marked by conflicts and escalating violence the Gospel reading for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C (Luke 17:11 –  19) invites us to reflect on

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New Sculpture Unveiled at St Peter’s
09 Oct 2019

New Sculpture Unveiled at St Peter’s

Pope Francis continues to call us to be aware and supportive of migrants and refugees. He recently unveiled a sculpture in St Peter’s Square entitled “Angels Unawares” by Canadian artist,

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International Day of the Girl
08 Oct 2019

International Day of the Girl

On October 11 we celebrate the International Day of the Girl. We give thanks for the distinctive and priceless contributions of every girl – society’s future leaders. On this day

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We are Baptized and Sent
08 Oct 2019

We are Baptized and Sent

Pope Francis has announced October 2019 as the Extraordinary Mission Month with the theme: “Baptized and Sent: The Church on a Mission in the World”. There are four dimensions, specified

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St Francis of Assisi – 4th October
03 Oct 2019

St Francis of Assisi – 4th October

Francis of Assisi (1182 – 1226) is one of the most popular Christian saints. Across the centuries his remarkable spirit has remained a beacon of inspiration for all seeking a life of meaning

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Seek Solutions Together
01 Oct 2019

Seek Solutions Together

Pope Francis is calling for an educational alliance to promote care for our common home. The goal of this initiative is to create a new universal solidarity and a more

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Pope’s Prayer Intention – October
29 Sep 2019

Pope’s Prayer Intention – October

During October 2019, Pope Francis invites us to join his worldwide prayer network by praying that the breath of the Holy Spirit will engender a new missionary “spring” in the

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2019 Season of Creation: Week Four
24 Sep 2019

2019 Season of Creation: Week Four

The abundant gifts of Nature lead us to contemplate the mystery at work in the whole universe: “God’s divine presence, which ensures the subsistence and growth of each being, continues

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Solas Bhride Celebrates Autumn Equinox
21 Sep 2019

Solas Bhride Celebrates Autumn Equinox

The Autumnal Equinox – also called the September or Fall Equinox – is the astronomical start of autumn/fall in the Northern Hemisphere. This year the equinox falls on September 23,

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Talitha Kum’s 10th Anniversary Assembly
21 Sep 2019

Talitha Kum’s 10th Anniversary Assembly

In the final week of September, three members of ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Against Human Trafficking) will join approximately ninety others in Rome for the 2019 General Assembly of Talitha

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UNANIMA International Board Meeting
20 Sep 2019

UNANIMA International Board Meeting

The Brigidine Congregation is a proud and active member of UNANIMA International (UI). This coalition of women seeking justice for women and girls in particular holds its Board meetings in

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International Peace Day
20 Sep 2019

International Peace Day

Created by the United Nations, World Peace Day each year on 21 September aims to strengthen the ideals of peace both within and between all nations and people. This year,

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Be A Wise Steward!
19 Sep 2019

Be A Wise Steward!

Another week in the Season of Creation and the weekend liturgy for 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C offers another parable from Luke’s Gospel 16:1 – 13. As with

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2019 Season of Creation: Week Three
17 Sep 2019

2019 Season of Creation: Week Three

As this year’s Season of Creation continues to unfold, the following inspiration from Laudato Si is offered to enable us to hold in reflection and prayer the sacredness of all

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Figures Barely Tell the Whole Story
15 Sep 2019

Figures Barely Tell the Whole Story

All committed to the challenging work of eliminating human trafficking and modern slavery are appalled to know that official figures of the number of case of trafficking and modern slavery

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“Heart and Hope”
14 Sep 2019

“Heart and Hope”

A history of the evolution and development of the Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project (BASP) has been launched at a celebratory afternoon tea in Melbourne in September. This history tells the

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Parables of Great Rejoicing
12 Sep 2019

Parables of Great Rejoicing

We’ve all had the experience of losing something precious and having to go look for it – a key, our glasses,  phone or purse. We also know the feelings of

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Kildare Ministries Newsletter No 6
11 Sep 2019

Kildare Ministries Newsletter No 6

This edition of the Kildare Ministries (KM) Newsletter contains a number of different reports including an editorial – “For the Traveller”. This piece, written by Paul Spence, Spiritual Director for

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Pope: Poverty Is Not God’s Plan
10 Sep 2019

Pope: Poverty Is Not God’s Plan

During his recent visit to Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius, Pope Francis encountered many women, men, young people and little children enduring severe poverty and its various effects. He said: “This

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Brigidine Jubilarians Celebrate in Vic
09 Sep 2019

Brigidine Jubilarians Celebrate in Vic

On the first weekend in September 2019, Brigidine Sisters in Victoria came together for a celebratory luncheon. They were delighted that the members of our Congregational Leadership Team and two

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World Suicide Prevention Day
09 Sep 2019

World Suicide Prevention Day

World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September each year provides an opportunity to raise awareness of suicide prevention. This day can help everyone to shine a light on suicide prevention

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2019 Season of Creation: Week Two
09 Sep 2019

2019 Season of Creation: Week Two

“Laudato Si” by Pope Francis offers much rich material for reflection particularly during this Season of Creation. It also suggests a number of powerful challenges about how we pray and

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2019 Season of Creation: Week One
05 Sep 2019

2019 Season of Creation: Week One

In Pope Francis’ 2015 Encyclical Laudato Si,  we are reminded that: “Our insistence that each human being is an image of God should not make us overlook the fact that

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Blessings and Strength and Gentleness
01 Sep 2019

Blessings and Strength and Gentleness

Throughout our congregation, we celebrate Brigidine Sister Veronica Dobson CSB who recently celebrated the 75th Anniversary of living out her Brigidine commitment. Veronica, your Brigidine Sisters and our Brigidine Associates

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Pope’s Prayer Intention – September
01 Sep 2019

Pope’s Prayer Intention – September

Throughout September, Pope Francis invites all to join him in praying for the protection of the oceans. Let us pray that politicians, scientists and economists will work together to protect the

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Congratulations
31 Aug 2019

Congratulations

Congratulations to Brigid Arthur CSB who was awarded a Catholic Social Services Victoria (CSSV) Life Membership Award at a dinner in Melbourne on 30 August. During the evening, it was

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World Day of Prayer for Creation
31 Aug 2019

World Day of Prayer for Creation

At the beginning of the Season of Creation “A Prayer for Our Earth” (Laudato Si, no 246) reminds us to reaffirm our belief in God who is the Creator of

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A Challenging Parable
29 Aug 2019

A Challenging Parable

In Psalm 64 which we pray during this weekend’s liturgy we recall that God in all goodness has made a home in which all are invited to rejoice in God’s

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Support for Rohingya Refugees in Ireland
29 Aug 2019

Support for Rohingya Refugees in Ireland

Up to 30,000 Rohingya refugees recently marked the second anniversary of their exodus from Myanmar into Bangladesh by rallying, crying and praying together as they demanded Myanmar grant them their

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Amazon Rainforests in Danger
27 Aug 2019

Amazon Rainforests in Danger

News reports of the extensive fires in the Amazon region raise alarm bells for all concerned about the wellbeing of the planet. Some have called the region “the lungs of

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Girls Not Brides
25 Aug 2019

Girls Not Brides

Child marriage is a global problem. According to UNICEF ststistics, 21% of young women are being married before they are 18 years old. This is a surely a human rights

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Kilbreda College Mentone Celebrates
22 Aug 2019

Kilbreda College Mentone Celebrates

In August 2019 Kilbreda College, Mentone celebrated 115 years of education in the Brigidine Tradition at the College which was first established by Brigidine Sisters in 1904. To acknowledge this

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UNANIMA International News August 2019
21 Aug 2019

UNANIMA International News August 2019

The Brigidine Congregation is an active member of UNANIMA International (UI), a coalition of religious communities of women committed to bringing greater justice particularly for women and girls. Presently our

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Do The Small Things
20 Aug 2019

Do The Small Things

Sr Pat Murray, a Loreto Sister, recently spoke to more than 700 sisters in her keynote address at the annual LCWR Assembly in Arizona. Pat is the executive director of

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Brigidines Seeking Ecological Justice
19 Aug 2019

Brigidines Seeking Ecological Justice

The outcome from the Pacific Islands Forum held in Tuvalu last week has disappointed many. In particular, Brigidine Sisters, called at the 2016 Congregational Forum to become  “more deeply aware

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Hidden in Plain Sight?
18 Aug 2019

Hidden in Plain Sight?

Approximately ninety staff members of the Catholic Education Office in the rural Victorian diocese of Sale, recently held their annual formation day in Warragul. The chosen theme of the day

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Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages
18 Aug 2019

Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages

During the 2019 Feile Bhride, a willow bower woven from living saplings was created in the garden that surrounds the Solas Bhride Centre and Hermitages in Kildare. This little willow

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ACRATH Canberra Visit News
15 Aug 2019

ACRATH Canberra Visit News

The ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans) Newsletter for August 2019 includes reports on ACRATH members’ recent advocacy visit to meet with Federal parliamentarians in Canberra. During the

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Anti-Slavery Challenges in Britain
13 Aug 2019

Anti-Slavery Challenges in Britain

Britain is considered a world leader in the anti-slavery drive however, recent findings of a review of the government’s landmark 2015 Modern Slavery Act have raised criticism it has not

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Assumption of Mary
12 Aug 2019

Assumption of Mary

Annually on 15 August we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption. This celebration affirms our belief that Mary, is in heaven.  This feast originated in a sixth century feast of

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LCWR – What Does it Mean to be a Leader?
12 Aug 2019

LCWR – What Does it Mean to be a Leader?

At the upcoming LCWR (Leadership Conference of Women Religious) assembly in Scottsdale Arizona, between August 13 – 16, members will reflect on how leadership in a global community calls us

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Little Flock Have Your Lamps Lit
09 Aug 2019

Little Flock Have Your Lamps Lit

In some ways we might feel like ‘a little flock’ prone to fear and worry as mentioned on the 19th Sunday Year Ordinary Time in Year C.  We recognize that

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Kildare Ministries Newsletter August 2019
07 Aug 2019

Kildare Ministries Newsletter August 2019

This issue of the Kildare Ministries Newsletter contains updates regarding developments and changes at Brigidine College, St Ives, Marian College, Ararat and St Joseph’s College, Echuca. There is also an

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Remembering the Citizens of USA
06 Aug 2019

Remembering the Citizens of USA

As the people of the USA deal with the recent shootings in California, Texas and Ohio we remember especially our Brigidine Sisters and Associates in San Antonio and surrounds. We

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Norwegian Ambassador Visits Solas Bhride
06 Aug 2019

Norwegian Ambassador Visits Solas Bhride

Brigidine Sisters and members of Cairde Bhride were delighted to welcome Her Excellency Else Berit Eikeland to Solas Bhride, Kildare on Thursday 1st August. The purpose of her visit was

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Good News from Echuca
06 Aug 2019

Good News from Echuca

In 1886 Brigidine Sisters travelled from Ireland to set up their first foundation in Victoria at Echuca. There they built and started St Joseph’s College – a co-educational secondary school.

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St Mary of the Cross MacKillop
04 Aug 2019

St Mary of the Cross MacKillop

On August 8 each year the feast day of St Mary MacKillop (1842 – 1909) is celebrated. On this day we celebrate the vision of Australia’s first saint and the

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Let Peace Come!
04 Aug 2019

Let Peace Come!

This year on August 6, we observe the 75th anniversary of the day in 1945 when Hiroshima and Nagasaki were devastated by the first atomic bombs. That same year, upon

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To Whom Will Your Hoard Go?
01 Aug 2019

To Whom Will Your Hoard Go?

Psalm 24 reminds us that “the earth and all that is in it belongs to God.” However, there seems to be a tendency in all of us to constantly seek

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Buy, Eat, Drink, Wear Fairtrade
01 Aug 2019

Buy, Eat, Drink, Wear Fairtrade

Fairtrade Fortnight (2 – 15 August) in Australia and New Zealand takes a stand against economic injustice and empower farmers and workers in developing countries to escape poverty and improve

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Pope’s Prayer Intention – August
28 Jul 2019

Pope’s Prayer Intention – August

During the month of August Pope Francis invites everyone to pray for families. Conscious of the stresses and strains that all families experience at various times – sickness, financial worries,

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Seeking, Searching and Knocking
25 Jul 2019

Seeking, Searching and Knocking

On the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time during Year C, the Gospel Reading is from Luke11:1-13 where one of the disciples ask Jesus to teach them to pray. The reading

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News from Kildare Ministries
25 Jul 2019

News from Kildare Ministries

A day of hospitality, friendship and grace was recently hosted by Killester College, Springvale for people involved in a variety of aspects of Kildare Ministries. During the day they prayed,

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Brigidine Jubilarians Celebrate in Tullow
24 Jul 2019

Brigidine Jubilarians Celebrate in Tullow

Congratulations are offered to the six valiant Brigidine Sisters in the Ireland, UK and US Community who recently celebrated their jubilees with a celebration of the Eucharist and a community

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Summer Assembly Tullow July 2019
24 Jul 2019

Summer Assembly Tullow July 2019

On 8 July many of the Sisters in the I/UK and US Community gathered in Tullow for their Summer Assembly Day. Triona O’Driscoll csb  welcomed the 80 people gathered for

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An Environmental Challenge From Ireland
21 Jul 2019

An Environmental Challenge From Ireland

Brigidine Sisters are called in solidarity with others, “To deepen our understanding of the complexity and inter-relatedness of factors which threaten the life and well-being of our common home”. (2016

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People Are Not For Sale
17 Jul 2019

People Are Not For Sale

The June 2019 issue of the ACRATH Newsletter highlights three situations in which ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans) has been able to contribute in recent times to the fight

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Women Disciples – Then and Now
17 Jul 2019

Women Disciples – Then and Now

The story of Martha and Mary which we read again on the weekend (Luke 10:38 – 42) is one of the stories that forms a broader Lukan canvas where he provides

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First Women Appointed to CICLSAL
11 Jul 2019

First Women Appointed to CICLSAL

In a significant announcement, Pope Francis has named six leaders of women’s religious orders, a consecrated laywoman and the superior of the De La Salle Christian Brothers as full members of

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“Who is My Neighbour?”
11 Jul 2019

“Who is My Neighbour?”

On the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, we celebrate the nearness of our God. The Gospel reading for this weekend is taken from Luke 10:25 – 37 and

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Happy Daniel Delany’s Day
08 Jul 2019

Happy Daniel Delany’s Day

Each year on 9th July, Brigidine Sisters, together with their associates, partners in ministry and employees celebrate Daniel Delany – the Founder of our community in Tullow, Ireland in 1807.

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Anti-trafficking Efforts Demand Collaboration
07 Jul 2019

Anti-trafficking Efforts Demand Collaboration

A meeting in London organised by the Conference of Religious to help boost involvement in anti-trafficking efforts, was attended recently by approximately sixty members of congregations. Speakers included  Detective Sergeant (DS) Helene Miller

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Mid-Year News From UNANIMA International
07 Jul 2019

Mid-Year News From UNANIMA International

For approximately 15 years, the Brigidine Congregation has been an active member of UNANIMA International which is a coalition founded in June 2002 by representatives from communities of women religious.  Our current

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NAIDOC Week – 7-14 July
04 Jul 2019

NAIDOC Week – 7-14 July

NAIDOC Week in Australia each year celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only by indigenous communities, but by Australians

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John Henry Newman
03 Jul 2019

John Henry Newman

Pope Francis has announced that the English cardinal, John Henry Newman, one of the most significant figures of the 19th century, will be declared a saint on 13 October 2019

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Brigidine Sisters in USA
03 Jul 2019

Brigidine Sisters in USA

The fourth of July is celebrated in the United States of America as Independence Day. On July 4th 1776, the United States of America proclaimed its independence from England by

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Kildare Ministries Newsletter – June 2019
30 Jun 2019

Kildare Ministries Newsletter – June 2019

The work of Kildare Ministries in Australia continues to inspire Brigidines and all involved in the various ministries and works. Their latest Newsletter for June 2019 includes an update of some of

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Pope’s Prayer Intention – July
27 Jun 2019

Pope’s Prayer Intention – July

The Holy Father asks for our prayers for a specific intention each month. You are invited to answer the Holy Father’s request and join with many people worldwide in praying each

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Award for Co-ordinator of Talitha Kum
25 Jun 2019

Award for Co-ordinator of Talitha Kum

On 20 June 2019, Sr Gabriella Bottani SMC, the international coordinator of the Talitha Kum anti-trafficking network of Catholic women’s and men’s religious orders, was honoured as a Trafficking in

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New Committee – Catholic Religious Australia
23 Jun 2019

New Committee – Catholic Religious Australia

At the 43rd National Assembly of Catholic Religious Australia (CRA) Br Peter Carroll (Marist Brothers Australia Provincial) was elected as the new President.  New members were also elected to the Council. They will continue to address

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Action on World Refugee Day 2019
20 Jun 2019

Action on World Refugee Day 2019

A number of Brigidine Sisters joined with others in a silent act of solidarity with all asylum seekers and refugees on this World Refugee Day. Brigid Arthur CSB led the

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Corpus Christi Sunday – 23 June
20 Jun 2019

Corpus Christi Sunday – 23 June

One of the first acts of Bishop Daniel Delany – the Founder of the Brigidine Sisters, was to establish the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament in Tullow in 1783. Devotion

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Call to Help Combat Modern Slavery
19 Jun 2019

Call to Help Combat Modern Slavery

ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans) has launched a national appeal in a bid to raise $400,000 to continue its work fighting human trafficking and modern slavery. ACRATH

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World Refugee Day – June 20
18 Jun 2019

World Refugee Day – June 20

On World Refugee Day, each year on June 20th, Brigidine Sisters join others around the world to commemorate the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees. This year, World Refugee

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Reunion at St Brigid’s School, Denbigh
16 Jun 2019

Reunion at St Brigid’s School, Denbigh

In June, Brigidine Sisters Kay and Patricia Mulhall csb attended a gathering of over a hundred past pupils at what was the Brigidine Convent and now St. Brigid’s School at Denbigh in Wales.

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Congratulations Assembly Award Recipients
16 Jun 2019

Congratulations Assembly Award Recipients

At the Catholic Health Association US 2019 Assembly in Atlanta, Holly Austin-Gibbs, an advocate for people who’ve been trafficked and Fr Frank Morrisey OMI a canon lawyer who has assisted

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Brigidine Connections with Coonamble
16 Jun 2019

Brigidine Connections with Coonamble

The Brigidine Sisters in NSW recently organized a fundraising afternoon tea in support of the people of Coonamble. This is the town where the first Brigidine Foundation was established in Australia

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“Taste the Pure Drop”
12 Jun 2019

“Taste the Pure Drop”

A recent series by Athlone Community Radio documented a seven day journey with Anna Kavanagh down the River Shannon from Loch Allen to the Estuary. The series was made in conjunction with Afri

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Solas Bhride Centre Kildare, Ireland
12 Jun 2019

Solas Bhride Centre Kildare, Ireland

Solas Bhride is a Christian Centre for Celtic Spirituality in the spirit of Brigid of Kildare. The Centre has three self-contained Hermitages which are available for short term stay for those

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Trinity Sunday
12 Jun 2019

Trinity Sunday

Trinity Sunday on 16 June this year offers an opportunity to reflect on the rich life of God in which we, and all of creation live and move and have

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The Feast of Pentecost
06 Jun 2019

The Feast of Pentecost

As the Christian community throughout the world celebrates Pentecost we join in praying: Stay with us Spirit of God, enlighten our hearts and minds – that we may see the faces

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Celebrating Eid al-Fitr
05 Jun 2019

Celebrating Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr  – the festival of the breaking of the fast for Muslims  which occurs this year on 5th June celebrates the end of Ramadan – the Islamic holy month

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World Environment Day – 5 June
02 Jun 2019

World Environment Day – 5 June

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP, or UN Environment) annually organizes events for World Environment Day, which encourages worldwide awareness and action for the protection of the environment. It is celebrated

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Pope’s Prayer Intention – June 2019
29 May 2019

Pope’s Prayer Intention – June 2019

During this month of June, Pope Francis invites all in the Church to pray “that priests, through the modesty and humility of their lives, commit themselves actively to a solidarity

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Feast of the Ascension
29 May 2019

Feast of the Ascension

Dealing with the experience of loss is part of our everyday human experience. Dealing with the death of someone we love is probably one of the most painful experiences of

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International Day of UN Peacemakers
29 May 2019

International Day of UN Peacemakers

The annual International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on 29 May, offers a chance to pay tribute to the uniformed and civilians personnel’s invaluable contribution to the work of the organization

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National Reconciliation Week – Australia
28 May 2019

National Reconciliation Week – Australia

The Uluru Statement from the Heart outlines the path forward for recognising Indigenous Australians in the nation’s constitution.It was endorsed with a standing ovation by a gathering of 250 Aboriginal

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RENATE Training – Human Trafficking & The Law
26 May 2019

RENATE Training – Human Trafficking & The Law

From 6-10 May 2019, twenty-five members of RENATE (Religious in Europe Networking Against Trafficking and Exploitation) met in Sweden to reflect upon the Nordic model and learn from the experiences encountered

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Sisters of St Brigid in South Africa
23 May 2019

Sisters of St Brigid in South Africa

During the UISG Conference held in Rome in recent weeks, our Brigidine Congregational Leader, Sr Cathy O’Connor CSB met Sr. Letta Mosue, a Sister of St. Brigid from South Africa. Sr Letta

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CRA Letter to New PM Australia
21 May 2019

CRA Letter to New PM Australia

On Saturday 18 May 2019, Mr Scott Morrison was elected Prime Minister of Australia. The President of Catholic Religious Australia (CRA), Monica Cavanagh RSJ has written to him on behalf

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International Day of Biodiversity
19 May 2019

International Day of Biodiversity

The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. The theme of the day in 2019 is ‘Our

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International Day of Families
13 May 2019

International Day of Families

The annual observance of the International Day of Families takes place this year on 15 May 2019.  The theme of this year’s day is – “Families and Climate Action: Focus on

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Housing With Dignity – A Human Right
11 May 2019

Housing With Dignity – A Human Right

Sophia Housing  was founded in 1997 as a national organisation in Ireland to care for and support people with complex mental health and addiction needs who are also homeless. Sister Jean Quinn

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World Fair Trade Day 2019
09 May 2019

World Fair Trade Day 2019

World Fair Trade Day takes place this year on 11th May. Organised by the World Fair Trade Organisation, the aim of the day is to celebrate Fair Trade and encourage

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Learn ‘to See with God’s Own Eyes’
07 May 2019

Learn ‘to See with God’s Own Eyes’

During his visit to Bulgaria this week, Pope Francis ensured that the status of refugees has been a key focus. Bulgaria has hosted tens of thousands of Middle Eastern refugees mainly

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‘Sowers of Prophetic Hope’ UISG Conference
07 May 2019

‘Sowers of Prophetic Hope’ UISG Conference

‘The XXI UISG Plenary is being held in Rome from 6 -10 May 2019. More than 800 Superiors General will be participating, from 80 different countries and speaking 13 languages. Our Brigidine Congregational

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Beginning of Ramadan
03 May 2019

Beginning of Ramadan

Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide, and is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The word itself comes from the Arabic root “ramida” which roughly translates as “Scorching Heat”. Fasting was made obligatory

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International Workers Day
01 May 2019

International Workers Day

1st May each year marks International Workers Day. In 1955, the Catholic Church dedicated 1 May to St Joseph the Worker – the patron saint all of workers and craftspeople.

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UNANIMA International Update – April 2019
24 Apr 2019

UNANIMA International Update – April 2019

UNANIMA International’s April edition of 2019 News and activities from the UN and around the world has been published and circulated. The  significant focus for UNANIMA International continues on family homelessness 

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2nd Sunday in Easter, Year C
24 Apr 2019

2nd Sunday in Easter, Year C

The reading this weekend from the Gospel of John (20:19-31) is proclaimed on the second Sunday of Easter in each of the three Sunday Lectionary cycles. This surely alerts us to the

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ANZAC Day 2019
24 Apr 2019

ANZAC Day 2019

Each year on 25 April, the people of New Zealand and Australia remember all the women and men who have served their countries in the armed forces – many of whom

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Pope Francis’ Easter Homily
21 Apr 2019

Pope Francis’ Easter Homily

Pope Francis celebrated the Easter Vigil Eucharist at St Peter’s Basilica in Rome where the congregation was made up of people gathered from all around the world. During the Mass he

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Easter Has Come!
21 Apr 2019

Easter Has Come!

Brigidine Sisters wish friends, associates, colleagues and partners in ministry  “A Happy Easter!” As we welcome Easter’s gifts of healing and light let us continue to support one another to believe in and celebrate the God of love

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Practices to Honour Earth Day
21 Apr 2019

Practices to Honour Earth Day

With the celebration of Earth Day on 22 April we are invited to consider establishing or renewing some regular practices to honour the Earth. As we commit to living within the one

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Easter Message from UNANIMA International
20 Apr 2019

Easter Message from UNANIMA International

The Brigidine Congregation has been an active member of UNANIMA International (UI) for more than a decade. Our current representative on the Board of UI is Margaret Fyfe CSB.  We congratulate Margaret on her

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Where was God?
18 Apr 2019

Where was God?

In light of the devastating fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, many are seeking answers. As we enter the Triduum celebrations with their focus on the death and resurrection of Jesus, let us face life’s many

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Good Friday Reflection
18 Apr 2019

Good Friday Reflection

On this sacred day in the Christian calendar when we remember the passion and death of Jesus, we spend time in prayer and reflection, alone and with others in our local

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Leading the Way In Kildare and Leighlin
17 Apr 2019

Leading the Way In Kildare and Leighlin

The Founder of the Brigidine Sisters in 1807 was Daniel Delany, Bishop of the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin in Ireland. In his time he developed various strategies and structures to

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“Standing With the Most Vulnerable”
16 Apr 2019

“Standing With the Most Vulnerable”

On Palm Sunday, Kilbreda College Mentone students and staff led the 2019 Walk for Refugees through Melbourne streets, with students holding ‘gates’ that represented the ‘prison bars’ of the camps

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Brigidines Walk in Support of Refugees
14 Apr 2019

Brigidines Walk in Support of Refugees

A number of Brigidine Sisters, together with staff, volunteers and supporters of BASP -ie the Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project, joined in solidarity with thousands of others from various faith communities

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The Subversive Walk of Holy Week
14 Apr 2019

The Subversive Walk of Holy Week

As the days of Holy Week unfold this year we join with Christians throughout the world to pray and reflect on the significance of the life and death of Jesus

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Combat Slavery While Washing The Car
11 Apr 2019

Combat Slavery While Washing The Car

For over a decade, Brigidine Sisters have worked in partnership with others to raise awareness about the evil of human trafficking and have engaged in advocacy and action to bring about

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Passion Sunday
11 Apr 2019

Passion Sunday

Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday leads Christians throughout the world into the celebration of Holy Week. Let us be united in our prayer and celebration during these sacred days. The following reflection

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A Sweet & Just Easter
10 Apr 2019

A Sweet & Just Easter

We cannot ignore the fact that there is as much slavery in the world today, as there was before, or perhaps more. Last year people around the world spent hundreds of millions of

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Prepare for Earth Day – 22 April
10 Apr 2019

Prepare for Earth Day – 22 April

In answer to Pope Francis’ call that “the works of mercy also include care for our common home”  we are invited to join with Catholics around the world to mark

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Prayers for Good Friday
08 Apr 2019

Prayers for Good Friday

Pope Francis has asked 80 year old Italian Sister Eugenia Bonetti to write this year’s Way of the Cross meditations for the evening service at Rome’s Colosseum on Good Friday. Sister Eugenia has been on

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Practical Sustainable Living
07 Apr 2019

Practical Sustainable Living

This morning seminar is to be held at Solas Bhride Centre, Kildare Ireland on Friday 27 April. The facilitator for the seminar is Emer Conway. “The earth which sustains humanity must not be

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Kildare Ministries Newsletter
05 Apr 2019

Kildare Ministries Newsletter

The second edition of the Kildare Ministries Newsletter for 2019 brings both reflective pieces and an update of news and events from around a some of the schools and community works.

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World Health Day
04 Apr 2019

World Health Day

Since 1950 World Health Day has been observed annually on 7 April – the day which marks the anniversary of the World Health Organization which was founded in 1948. The theme

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Nurturing Hope in Mountrath
31 Mar 2019

Nurturing Hope in Mountrath

The Leinster Express in Ireland recently noted, that ‘Since the generous handover by the Brigidine Sisters of their convent and their school to Mountrath in 2017, the vacant site has become

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Challenging Homelessness, Changing Lives
28 Mar 2019

Challenging Homelessness, Changing Lives

A number of Brigidine Sisters recently visited the newest project to combat homelessness in Dublin. This project is based at John‘s Lane, West Dublin 8. There they found an impressive eight

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An Invitation and Call from Africa
28 Mar 2019

An Invitation and Call from Africa

It is believed that hundreds of people in Zimbabwe have lost their lives in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai that slammed into Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi this month. Officials fear the death toll from

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Earth Hour 2019
25 Mar 2019

Earth Hour 2019

Between 8.30 and 9.30pm local time on 30 March, people around the world are invited to ‘Switch off and Connect2 Earth’. We are more aware than ever that our climate

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Prepare for a Slavery-Free Easter
24 Mar 2019

Prepare for a Slavery-Free Easter

Pope Francis has said that “every person ought to have the awareness that purchasing is always a moral – and not simply an economic – act”. Cocoa is a key

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God of Second Chances!
21 Mar 2019

God of Second Chances!

The Gospel reading for the Third Sunday in Lent, Year C is taken from the Gospel of Luke 13:1-9. Here Jesus proclaims that unless we change radically we will perish.

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News From New Zealand
18 Mar 2019

News From New Zealand

Brigidine Sisters living in New Zealand are grateful for all the prayers and support they have received from Brigidines in other Communities around the Congregation as they face the shocking news and

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World Water Day 2019
18 Mar 2019

World Water Day 2019

The theme of this year’s World Water Day on 22 March is  “Water for All: Leaving No One Behind”.  This is an adaptation of a central promise of the UN

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It’s wonderful to be here!”
14 Mar 2019

It’s wonderful to be here!”

The Gospel reading for the second Sunday of Lent Year C is Luke 9:28 – 36. As we listen we are reminded of those times when we, like Jesus, have

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Women for Women in Africa News
12 Mar 2019

Women for Women in Africa News

Women For Women in Africa works with the women and children of Kibera, Africa’s largest slum, by providing education and resources to enable them to live a life of dignity,

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Kildare Ministries Newsletter No1 2019
11 Mar 2019

Kildare Ministries Newsletter No1 2019

Brigidine Sisters offer warm congratulations to all at Kildare Ministries. They have just celebrated the fifth anniversary of their official launch in Melbourne on 18 March, 2014 and in Sydney on 31st

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International Women’s Day
06 Mar 2019

International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated annually around the world on 8 March. The origins of this international day can be traced back to the labour movements that emerged at

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UNANIMA International Board Meeting
04 Mar 2019

UNANIMA International Board Meeting

From 7 – 9 March the Board of UNANIMA International (UI) will meet in New York. Brigidine Sisters are members of UNANIMA International. We are aware that a significant aspect of the work of

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Entering the 2019 Season of Lent
01 Mar 2019

Entering the 2019 Season of Lent

Let us open ourselves and make the 6 weeks of Lent 2019 a time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving – a time of blessing and grace. The following resources are but a few

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Ash Wednesday
01 Mar 2019

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday ushers in the season of Lent.  The ashes we receive on this day stand as a common denominator for us all, symbolizing our frailty, brokenness and need for repentance and healing.

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2019 ACRATH National Conference
01 Mar 2019

2019 ACRATH National Conference

The National Conference and Annual General Meeting of members of ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans) was held at St Joseph’s Conference and Retreat Centre, Baulkham Hills, NSW from February

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Pope’s Prayer Intention – March 2019
27 Feb 2019

Pope’s Prayer Intention – March 2019

We pray for Pope Francis as he courageously leads the Church to address the global crisis of abuse of children and vulnerable people. During the month of March, Pope Francis invites us

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Prepare Now for Accelerating Climate Threats
24 Feb 2019

Prepare Now for Accelerating Climate Threats

In countries throughout the world, the growing threats and impacts of climate change are posing new challenges for leaders, government agencies, rural and urban communities, faith communities and people everywhere. It is not

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1st March – World Day of Prayer
24 Feb 2019

1st March – World Day of Prayer

The World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement led by Christian women who welcome all to join in prayer and action for peace and justice. The 2019 World Day

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Welcoming the Stranger
20 Feb 2019

Welcoming the Stranger

At the Afri Conference held during 2019 Feile Bhride events at the Solas Bhride Centre in Kildare, Brigidine Sister, Kay Mulhall presented a session on “Welcoming the Stranger”. Kay is

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UNANIMA International News
19 Feb 2019

UNANIMA International News

UNANIMA International’s first edition of 2019 News from the UN and Around the World has been published and circulated. A significant focus for UNANIMA International during the coming year will be on

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UN World Day of Social Justice
17 Feb 2019

UN World Day of Social Justice

Since 2007, February 20 has been designated by the United Nations as World Social Justice Day. The theme for this day in 2019 is: “If You Want Peace & Development, Work for Social Justice.” The UN

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CRA Support Migration Amendment Bill
17 Feb 2019

CRA Support Migration Amendment Bill

Members of Catholic Religious Australia (CRA) are deeply disturbed by the continuing policy of ‘show no mercy’ being visited upon refugees and asylum seekers held in indefinite detention on Nauru

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Donal (Daniel) O’Leary, Priest and Prophet
12 Feb 2019

Donal (Daniel) O’Leary, Priest and Prophet

On 21st January 2019 Fr Donal (Daniel) O’Leary died at the age of eighty-two. He was not only well-known within his native Ireland and the Leeds Diocese but much further afield. Daniel O’Leary was the

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World Day of Prayer for the Sick
10 Feb 2019

World Day of Prayer for the Sick

In his message for the 27th World Day of the Sick on 11th February this year, Pope Francis urges believers to promote a culture of generosity, noting that generous giving

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“Put Out Into Deep Water”
07 Feb 2019

“Put Out Into Deep Water”

The Gospel for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary time (Luke 5:1-11) is yet another account of how Jesus’ call demands a response of trust and faith by Peter and the

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Kildare Ministries
07 Feb 2019

Kildare Ministries

The Trustees and staff of Kildare Ministries commenced their work for 2019 with a number of meetings and a toast in celebration of their fifth year of educational and community works which were formerly governed

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World Day for Consecrated Life
02 Feb 2019

World Day for Consecrated Life

In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in religious life. This celebration is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the

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Waitangi Day – Aotearoa New Zealand
01 Feb 2019

Waitangi Day – Aotearoa New Zealand

Waitangi Day on 6 February in Aotearoa New Zealand celebrates the Treaty of Waitangi, the nation’s founding document which was signed between the British Crown and the Māori chiefs in 1840. Waitangi

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Feile Bhride 2019 at Kildare
28 Jan 2019

Feile Bhride 2019 at Kildare

The chosen theme of Feile Bhride 2019 in Kildare is Brigid: Flame of Justice and Peace. The festival runs from January 31 – February 9. For further information about this

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Nine Sacred Moments With Brigid of Kildare
25 Jan 2019

Nine Sacred Moments With Brigid of Kildare

For the celebration of St Brigid’s Day on 1st February, Brigidine Sister Anna Hennessy CSB offers some creative reflection material: Nine Sacred Moments with Brigid of Kildare . As Sisters of St Brigid, may

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Manifesto From World Youth Day 2019
24 Jan 2019

Manifesto From World Youth Day 2019

Young people attending World Youth in Panama between January 22 – 27 have called attention to the world’s environmental problems by issuing what they called a “manifesto” for the “care of

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Australia Day 2019
24 Jan 2019

Australia Day 2019

Saturday 26th January is Australia Day. On this day let us pray that as the starry Southern Cross  shines clearly in our skies, so may Christ bring light to the nation of Australia, to

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24 January St Francis de Sales
23 Jan 2019

24 January St Francis de Sales

St Francis de Sales was born in August 1567. He was the eldest of twelve children, five of whom died soon after birth. Though his father in particular had dreams

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Wedding Wisdom
19 Jan 2019

Wedding Wisdom

The Gospel reading for the second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) invites us to listen to Jesus and follow his instructions. (Refer John 2:1-11) Like Mary, may we be women who are

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Lessons by Two Remarkable Dreamers
10 Jan 2019

Lessons by Two Remarkable Dreamers

On 15 January 1842 in Melbourne Alexander MacKillop and Flora MacDonald welcomed the birth of a daughter. Though she was given the name Maria Ellen when she was baptized soon after her birth, she was

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Feile Bhride 2019
06 Jan 2019

Feile Bhride 2019

The festivities for Feile Bhride 2019 in Kildare, Ireland will commence with a Brigid’s Eve Ritual on 31 January. This will  include a pilgrimage of quiet reflection, song and prayer on the eve

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Time to Remember and Give Thanks
05 Jan 2019

Time to Remember and Give Thanks

It is eleven years since the Irish poet, author, speaker and philosopher, John O’Donohue died suddenly at the age of 52 while holidaying in Avignon, France. John was a friend

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Celebrate the Feast!
04 Jan 2019

Celebrate the Feast!

The feast of the Epiphany on 6 January reminds us that the Light of Christ shines forth for people of all nations. There are many reflections for this feast however the words

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2019 World Day of Peace
01 Jan 2019

2019 World Day of Peace

The World Day of Peace is celebrated annually on 1 January. On this day the pope gives a special message, which is sent to all foreign ministers around the world

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Happy New Year
31 Dec 2018

Happy New Year

“You crown the year with Your goodness and all Your paths with abundance.”  Psalm 65 Brigidine Sisters around the world wish all a very Happy New Year! Throughout 2019 let us take

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Remembering the People of Indonesia
25 Dec 2018

Remembering the People of Indonesia

We hold in prayer the people of Indonesia, especially the hundreds of residents and travellers who lost their lives as a result of the tsunami that hit the shores of Sumatra and Java

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Happy Christmas 2018
23 Dec 2018

Happy Christmas 2018

Brigidine Sisters wish all their friends, associates, colleagues and partners in ministry a very happy Christmas! May the celebration of the birth of Jesus bring peace and joy to each one

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Small Wins and Big Delays
19 Dec 2018

Small Wins and Big Delays

At the Council of the Congregation in September 2018, we as Brigidines made a further commitment to support the Pacific Island nations critically impacted by the changing climate through the

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“Tomorrow is Today”!
17 Dec 2018

“Tomorrow is Today”!

The United Nations Climate Summit, COP24, held in Poland from Dec 2 – 14 has come to a close with some concrete agreements for  countries to adopt in order to bring the Paris

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Christmas Message from UNANIMA International
13 Dec 2018

Christmas Message from UNANIMA International

The Implications of Christmas – Christmas is the celebration of small things, particular things, and barely noticeable things. It is Jesus in a manger—and animal byre—the child who will grow

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Kildare Ministries’ Newsletter Issue 8
12 Dec 2018

Kildare Ministries’ Newsletter Issue 8

With the end of the academic year comes the latest newsletter from Kildare Ministries. This final edition for 2018 contains an Advent Reflection, accounts of some recent  activities in the

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Launch of Book about Brigidine Sisters
12 Dec 2018

Launch of Book about Brigidine Sisters

In early December 2018, Dr Ann Power’s book – “The Brigidine Sisters in Ireland, America, Australia and New Zealand, 1807 – 1922” was launched at Carlow College, Co Carlow, Ireland.

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A Gift of Education This Christmas
11 Dec 2018

A Gift of Education This Christmas

Brigidine Sisters are supportive of Catholic schools and communities overseas who are asking Palms Australia, as the Catholic mission agency, to recruit teachers who will help to sustainably build personnel

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The Story of Their Lives Inspires Us
08 Dec 2018

The Story of Their Lives Inspires Us

On 8 December Cardinal Angelo Becciu presided at the beatification of the nineteen martyrs of Algeria in Oran, Algeria. The beatification took place in the Basilica of the Santa Cruz. The nineteen martyrs – sixteen

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International Human Rights Day
07 Dec 2018

International Human Rights Day

10th December 2018 marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a milestone document, which underpins all international human

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Brigidine Asylum Seekers Newsletter No 90
02 Dec 2018

Brigidine Asylum Seekers Newsletter No 90

The latest edition of the Brigidine Asylum Seekers Newsletter makes very interesting and challenging reading. The BASP aims to: 1.  provide hospitality and practical support for people seeking asylum, 

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Prayer Intention – December
02 Dec 2018

Prayer Intention – December

Pope Francis invites all to pray during December “that people involved in the service and transmission of faith may find – in their dialogue with culture – a language suited

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Update on Modern Slavery Act – Australia
01 Dec 2018

Update on Modern Slavery Act – Australia

This week the Modern Slavery Act was passed in the Senate of the Australian Parliament. It’s fitting that some members of ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans), the

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St Brigid’s Legacy Lives on in Queensland
28 Nov 2018

St Brigid’s Legacy Lives on in Queensland

Brigidine Sisters have received news from Mr David Sewell, the Principal of St Brigid’s School, Nerang, Queensland who recently wrote to the Parents, Caregivers, Staff, Friends & Students of St Brigid’s:

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News from Wanawake Kwa Wananake, Nairobi
25 Nov 2018

News from Wanawake Kwa Wananake, Nairobi

The latest edition from Wanawake Kwa Wananake celebrates the hard work of students, staff and the wider community in Nairobi, Kenya. Through our Brigidine association with Women for Women in

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Pacific Calling Partnership Youth Project
22 Nov 2018

Pacific Calling Partnership Youth Project

Brigidine Sisters at the recent Council of the Congregation made a decision to support Pacific Calling Partnership’s program in training young people of Kiribati and Tuvulu as a Congregational Project.

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16 Days Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence
21 Nov 2018

16 Days Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence

The 16 Days Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence  happens from 25 November through 10 December. This year it takes place against the backdrop of an unprecedented global outcry. Millions have rallied behind the

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Health Providers Focus on Anti-slavery Measures
20 Nov 2018

Health Providers Focus on Anti-slavery Measures

St Vincent’s Health Australia and Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) have teamed together in a ground-breaking project to change the way hospitals treat trafficked people and how

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Universal Children’s Day
18 Nov 2018

Universal Children’s Day

United Nations Universal Children’s Day was established in 1954 and is celebrated on November 20th each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare. This

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Happy Thanksgiving!
18 Nov 2018

Happy Thanksgiving!

As Thanksgiving Day 2018 dawns on Thursday 22 November, we remember our Brigidine Sisters and our Associates living in the USA. We join them in giving thanks for the abundant gifts of

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Newly Elected RENATE Core Group
10 Nov 2018

Newly Elected RENATE Core Group

Congratulations to the members of the incoming RENATE Core Group elected at the RENATE Annual Board meeting from 5 – 9th November  in Lviv, Ukraine. RENATE: Religious in Europe Networking Against

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100th Anniversary of the Armistice
07 Nov 2018

100th Anniversary of the Armistice

Sunday 11 November 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the First World War (1914–18). One hundred years ago, on 11 November 1918, the guns of the

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Bishop Viard College, Poirua NZ 50th Jubilee
05 Nov 2018

Bishop Viard College, Poirua NZ 50th Jubilee

Congratulations to all involved in the planning and the recent celebration of the 50th Jubilee of the College in Porirua. Students welcomed guests on the occasion and singing, cultural performances, music and

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Prayer Intention – November
31 Oct 2018

Prayer Intention – November

During the month of November we are invited to join with the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network in praying “that the language of love and dialogue may always prevail over the

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New Beginning for ACRATH in West Australia
30 Oct 2018

New Beginning for ACRATH in West Australia

The anti-trafficking work of ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans) has been given new encouragement with the Archdiocese of Perth providing hospitality for an office space for the

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All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days
29 Oct 2018

All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days

All Saints’ Day on 1st November (also known as All Hallows’ Day or Hallowmas) is the day after All Hallow’s Eve (Hallowe’en). It is an opportunity for believers to remember all

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Serving the Daily Needs of People
21 Oct 2018

Serving the Daily Needs of People

For the past eighteen years, Brigidine Sister Sheelah Mary Mogan csb has been one of the regular volunteers at St Canice’s Kitchen in Sydney. Sheelah Mary is one of many volunteer women

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United Nations Day 24 October
21 Oct 2018

United Nations Day 24 October

The world in which we live is facing a significant number of critical challenges. There are numerous wars and conflicts and even the threat of nuclear warfare; too many people continue to

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“God is not satisfied with appearances…
16 Oct 2018

“God is not satisfied with appearances…

In 1980, Oscar Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador was killed by a sniper from a right-wing death squad linked to the country’s military government. This act of assassination, happened while he was celebrating Eucharist in

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90th Anniversary Crozier
11 Oct 2018

90th Anniversary Crozier

Brigidine College, Indooroopilly, Queensland was presented with a very special gift at the College’s first assembly for Term 4 2018, from craftswoman Caroline Smith, a staff member of St Joseph’s College, Echuca..

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World Homeless Day
10 Oct 2018

World Homeless Day

On October 10, people around the world mark World Homeless Day in many different ways and plan action to improve the lives of homeless people in their local communities. The inaugural World Homeless Day

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Eco-spirituality: Clues for Living
03 Oct 2018

Eco-spirituality: Clues for Living

The following video clip by Sisters of Mercy, America offers a fitting reflection as we celebrate the feast day of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecologists. In some way

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Prayer Intention – October
30 Sep 2018

Prayer Intention – October

During the month of October, Pope Francis’ Worldwide Prayer Network invites all to join in praying that consecrated religious women and men “may bestir themselves and be present among the

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