God broke into our lives as a tiny baby in order to show His immense love for us. Our broken world has such great need of this love; “the Lord saves us by speaking to our hearts from his Sacred Heart,” as Pope Francis tells us. “Jesus is now waiting for you to give him the chance to bring light to your life, to raise you up and to fill you with his strength.”

It has been yet another busy year - much has been happening in our Community. Sister Matilda celebrated her Diamond Jubilee of Profession early in the year. In April Sr Moira represented our Association at a world-wide meeting of Carmelite nuns in Rome, called for by our Father General. There they had the joy of a private audience with Pope Francis, who met each Sister individually.

Sr Stephanie received the Carmelite Habit in August. We welcome her with joy as a novice in our midst.

Our Community hosted two Association events this year: a Council meeting in July, and a Formators meeting in November. Our Region is very diverse, encompassing numerous countries and cultures. Saint Teresa would have smiled to hear the various accents sharing time together.

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In November nine Sisters from Carmels in our Association came for a Formators' Meeting.

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Sunday 13 October

Solemnity of St Teresa of Avila

Mass 2.00 pm; Evening Prayer 3.45 pm

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 On 15 August Sister Stephanie received the Carmelite Habit. Her mother and a friend travelled up from Sydney for the occasion.

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Solemnity of Our Lady of Mt Carmel

Archbishop Mark Coleridge celebrated Mass at 10.00 am

Evening Prayer of Our Lady of Mt Carmel at 2.00 pm with Exposition, followed by Benediction and enrolments in the Scapular

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                         Sister Matilda had an anticipated celebration of her Diamond Jubilee with her family in mid-January.

                       Fathers Frank and Prem concelebrated the Mass and Sister's family appreciated her presence during

                                                       the day. The community will celebrate on 25 February.