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Our charism is to share the love, tenderness, and concern of Christ with all whom we meet, seeing Christ in everyone.

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We respond courageously to the call to mission, going out to the margins, walking in partnership with others.

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We are impelled by the love of Christ to give to the poor for love what the rich can buy for money.

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We are Sisters of Charity, women of Mary Aikenhead, contemplatives in action, impelled by the love of Christ.

Find out more

Our charism is to share the love, tenderness, and concern of Christ with all whom we meet, seeing Christ in everyone.

Discover more

We respond courageously to the call to mission, going out to the margins, walking in partnership with others.

Find out how

We are impelled by the love of Christ to give to the poor for love what the rich can buy for money.

Find out how
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Mystery solved: A portrait of one of the first Sisters reveals its secrets

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October 2021

M. John Cahill, an unexpected find

The whereabouts of a portrait of one of the first five Sisters in Australia, M. John Cahill, was unknown for a number of years. But it had been in the possession of the Sisters for more than 150 years, and is now in the Sisters of Charity Heritage Centre and Archives.

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The many threads of Sr Elizabeth Costigan’s life

10 December, 2021
November 16, 1936 – November 26, 2021 Mass of Christian Burial at St Theresa’s Essendon on…
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Celebrating Jubilees during COVID lockdowns

23 November, 2021
The Sisters who celebrated their Platinum (70th) Jubilees since profession were  Sr Patricia Heenan and Judith Clark RIP.    Four…
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“Sr Kath’s hidden life with Christ in God”

12 November, 2021
Sr Kathleen Munce 30 October 1922 — 28 July 2021 Motto:  ‘God Alone’ Mass offered in the…
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Sr Laureen Dixon
Congregational Leader

Sr Laureen invites you to join the Sisters of Charity as they continue to live their charism today, ensuring the love, tenderness, and concern of Christ is shared with all. In the latest video, Sr Laureen anchors the Portal Party to celebrate the Feast Day of Venerable Mary Aikenhead during lockdown.

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THE WISDOM OF MARY AIKENHEAD
When we have so much to praise the Lord for, we must not complain.
THE WISDOM OF MARY AIKENHEAD
True affection is to rejoice in the happiness of our dear ones. Never allow a sentiment of resentment to enter into our hearts.
THE WISDOM OF MARY AIKENHEAD
Pray, reflect and consult – and may the divine spirit direct all to God’s greater glory.
THE WISDOM OF MARY AIKENHEAD
May our dear Lord Jesus fill your hearts with His own love. Amen!
THE WISDOM OF MARY AIKENHEAD
We must have patience with others as He has patience with us.
THE WISDOM OF MARY AIKENHEAD
Under every difficulty try to pray fervently.
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We have much to thank Him for, even for those little drawbacks on our comforts and conveniences.
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Do pray that justice may be accomplished in peace and that truth may prevail.
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Go on now as steadily as you can, relying on the Divine assistance and fear not.
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What we do ought to be done well.

The Sisters of Charity acknowledge the First Peoples and traditional custodians of this land where we live. We respect, value and honour their history, culture and spirituality. We are committed to standing in solidarity and to actively working for justice, peace and harmony in this land.

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