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Who we are

Catholic Religious Australia

  Catholic Religious Australia, the public name of the Australian Conference of Leaders of Religious Institutes (ACLRI), is the peak body for all Religious in Australia. Its purpose is to promote, support and represent religious life in the Australian Church.  … [more...]

WELCOME TO OUR WEBSITE …

  Welcome to the new website for Catholic Religious Australia and its related new e-journal, pathways!
Both these exciting new forms of communication will provide refreshing and innovative insight into the work of more than 175 Religious Congregations based in Australia. Both this website and pathways will promote the contemplative and prophetic service offered through the ministries and lives of more than 8000 Australian Religious at home and abroad. [more...]

Bold enough to speak with one voice

From the CRA President

  the Church needs you ...
In the wake of several international Chapters for religious congregations and ahead of the national CRA 2008 assembly, the Pope reminds religious: " ... the Church needs you, counts on you, and continues to turn to you with confidence". …  [More...]
 

OUT and ABOUT

  Indigenous rights call for deep dialogue
Australia must reverse its opposition to the UN Declaration of Rights of Indigenous People in the light of recent events at home and abroad.  … [More...]
 
  Can Religious life be prophetic?
The future not only for Religious but for all God’s people rests in a deeper, mystical understanding of the Trinitarian relationship so that the Kingdom of God may be on earth as it is in heaven, says visiting Capuchin priest, Michael Crosby OFM Cap. … [More...]
 
  Looking to the future
ACRATH - Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans – plans for the future which both local and international initiatives. [More...]
 
  Vale Archbishop Little
Archbishop Sir Frank Little was a Church leader with a great heart and mind who showed kindness towards all.  … [More...]
 
  ASSEMBLY 2008: Reality. Gift. Challenge.
The emphasis of the 2008 CRA Leaders’ Assembly will be on sharing experiences, networking and planning to enable CRA and individual congregations to participate in an integrated and wholesome multicultural Australian Church.  … [More...]