The Congregation, Oceania Province Leadership and Ministry Teams communicate to the Province and wider community from time to time. A record of such communications is kept on this page. News and events which might be of interest to the Province community are also found there.

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NEWSLETTERS

NEWSLETTERS


Publications from the Edmund Rice Global Community
The Congregation Leadership Team communicates regularly with the global Edmund Rice Network regularly. They offer both news and reflections.	The Transition Support Team which is charged with the implementation of the: Our Way into the Future Project.issues Regular Bulletins and Reflections.	Edmund Rice International is stationed in Geneva and lobbies the United Nations on a range of Human Rights issues.
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Publications from the Edmund Rice Oceania Ministries
The Edmund Rice Centre Homebush communicates both news and issue papers. They deal with a wide range of issues.	Edmund Rice Foundation Oceania is a fundraising group which supports many Ermund Rice Projects in Oceania and Africa.	The Ecology and Spirituality Centre, Glenburn publishes an informative and reflective quarterly newsletter, Rubida. The reflections from past issues are also available.
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*Edmund Rice Justice NZ* Works on Justice Projects in New Zealand. Learn more on their Website and Newsletter.	Edmund Rice Education Beyond Borders EREBB is an International network of Catholic schools educating young people from many different faiths and cultures.	Edmund Rice Education Australia EREA is the network of schools, entities and offices offering a Catholic education in the tradition of Blessed Edmund Rice.
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MEDIA RELEASE

MEDIA RELEASE

Media Release

Media and publications are produced and released by various groups, entities and organisations who are joined by the inspiration of Edmund Rice. The views and statements may not reflect the position of the Christian Brothers or the Oceania Province. Official Statements that are consistent with, state a position, or a response to official matters, will be identified as such.

	For general inquiries regarding the Edmund Rice Oceania Province contact:		For general inquiries regarding the Professional Standards contact:
	Christian Brothers Oceania Province Centre PO Box 851 (126 The Avenue) Parkville VIC 3052 AUSTRALIA PH +61 3 8359 0196 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.		Professional Standards Office Christian Brothers Oceania PO Box 851 (126 The Avenue) Parkville VIC 3052 AUSTRALIA PH: +61 3 8359 0134

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01/08/18	The Christian Brothers Oceania Province released the following comments after a Brother entered a guilty plea to one count of historic abuse.a guilty plea to one count of historic abuse.	Aus. Brothers Leadership
06/07/18	In February 2017 the Christian Brothers publicly stated at the Royal Commission our commitment to a national redress scheme that involved every state and territory. This has not changed.	Aus. Brothers Leadership
19/06/18	Letter to the Sydney Morning Herald / Fairfax Media in response to your editorial ‘No Redress for the Wicked’, Saturday 16 June 2018.	Aus. Brothers Leadership
09/05/18	Announcement of changes to the governance of Charingfield to further strengthening recent actions to enhance resident care and deliver improved outcomes in standards and compliance.	Trustees of Christian Brothers
24/05/16	To 24 May 2016 the Christian Brothers has received 164 requests for re-examination of past settled matters relating to the WA institutions. Of these, 147 have been finalised and new settlements have been reached.	Province Leadership
24/05/16	Statement from the Christian Brothers Oceania - ABC Perth 24 May 2016	Province Leadership
17/05/16	Statement from the Christian Brothers Oceania - Canberra Times 17 May 2016	Province Leadership
10/05/16	Statement from the Christian Brothers Oceania - Canberra Times 10 May 2016	Province Leadership
10/05/16	Statement from the Christian Brothers Oceania –William Houston	Province Leadership
18/04/16	To all those who bravely gave evidence today, the Christian Brothers extend our unreserved apology.	Province Leadership
05/04/16	Statement from the Christian Brothers Oceania – ABC 730 Report . The allegations will be managed in accordance with the Christian Brothers Guiding Principles on Civil Litigation.	Province Leadership
06/07/15	Christian Brothers Oceania Province release 5th Update on undertakings to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.	Province Leadership

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

14/06/18	It is with a strong sense of hope and excitement that the Oceania Leadership Team (OLT) announces the inaugural Board of Edmund Rice Ministries (ERMO). The Board will take responsibility on 1st July 2018 for working in partnership with the OLT.	Province Leadership
08/12/17	Gathering the Dreamers is to be held at Treacy Centre from 3rd to 5th MAY 2018 to commemorate the arrival in Melbourne 150 years ago of the Christian Brothers.	Province Leadership
07/11/17	Recently Br Peter Clinch on behalf of the Oceania Leadership Team announced that the Province would be withdrawing from ministry in Timor Leste from the end of 2018.	Province Leadership
23/03/17	Celebrating the First Ten Years of Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) and general matters including: The Royal Commission, Developments in EREA and Appointments to the Board.	EREA Council
30/11/16	Statement on Edmund Rice Mission: Edmund Rice Mission today. For over 200 years, people all over the world have been educated in the tradition of Edmund Rice.	Congregation Leadership
30/11/16	Strategic Development Framework for Edmund Rice Mission involves being WITH, working CONNECTLY, sharing VALUES &TRANSFORMATION.	Province Leadership
22/08/16	CLT appointing Chris Meehl to the TST. Discussions between Chris, the CLT, the TST and the OLT have been happening since June 2016. At this stage, the OLT will	Congregation Leadership
12/08/16	In the face of unprecedented financial pressure the OLT will relocate to Melbourne by the end of April 2017 and staff numbers will be reduces. The OLT will form community at the Province-owned house at Wellington Street, Flemington.	Province Leadership
30/03/16	A story on ABC Online, which makes claims about the Christian Brothers’ handling of compensation to abuse victims, is wrong and should be corrected.	Province Leadership
07/11/14	Oceania Leadership Team explores the most effective means of extending and deepening the level of relationship the Oceania Province and its associated ministries have with the Indigenous peoples in Australia.	Director Prov. Ministries

LINKS

LINKS

The Edmund Rice Movement in Australia covers a wide range of organizations. The websites of some of these may be accessed by clicking on the images below.

The Edmund Rice Network extendes over many countries. This site covers the world wide movement	Oure Way Into the Future is the name given to a project which sets a direction new ministries will take.	Edmund Rice International is based in Geneva and works as an advocacy group with the United Nations.

The Australian Schools which were preciously managed and run by the Christian Brothers are now managed by this group.	The Edmund Rice Foundation Australia is an independant fund raising organizarion which provide much of the funding for our ministries.	Those with an edmundrice.org webmail address may use this site to access their emails.

Pacific Calling Partnership operates out of the Edmund Rice Centre for Justice and Community Education Centre.	Edmund Rice Justice Aotearoa/New Zealand Trust is motivated by issues of social justice and desired to respond to the needs of the times.	Edmund Rice Camps provide positive recreational experiences for children, youth and families who may not otherwise have the opportunity.

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