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From Potts Point to the Pacific

Assistant Archivist, Carlos Lopez, provides a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Sisters’ mission in Fiji, from 1957 to 1966. He discusses the significance of the collection, the medium and the depths of research required to identify the individuals and places represented in this remarkable visual archive.

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A woman of vision

Margaret Fitzgerald rsc, commemorates the birthday of the Sisters of Charity foundress, Mother Mary Aikenhead, recounting her early life and response to God’s call. Sr Margaret is an integral part of the Heritage Centre volunteer team, offering guided tours to adults and school groups, often working with Sr Genevieve Walsh

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Empowering through service

The Heritage Centre’s first Duke of Edinburgh program participant, year 9 student Abby Kilfoil, shares her experience of volunteering and a little bit of optimsim.

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A tonic for the soul

Heritage Centre Manager, Rachel Mensforth discusses the visitor experience and considers how we might create a meaningful visit in the midst of a very busy world.

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Responding to need

Sr Maria Wheeler reflects on recent responses to the pandemic by St Vincent’s Health and considers the beginnings of the Congregation and its ongoing resonance in contemporary Australia.

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Hidden in plain sight

Dr Allison O’Sullivan, Engagement, Learning and Program Developer at the Heritage Centre, reflects on her time working with the Sisters and engaging wider audiences with such an extraordinary history and legacy.

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Full circle

Archives Collections Registrar, Imogen Kennard-King, uncovers the history of two recently donated collection pieces and offers a rare behind the scenes glimpse of the acquisition process. What tales do objects have to tell…

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It began with a dream

To launch our blog on this, the feast day of St Vincent de Paul, we have invited Laureen Dixon rsc, Congregational Leader, to share with us the spirit behind the inception of the Sisters of Charity of Australia Heritage Centre and Archives

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