The purpose of the Community is to give glory to God and to share in the ministry of God's healing and reconciling love through prayer and service, seeking to proclaim Jesus as Saviour and Lord.
Community of the Holy Name is an Anglican is a community of Anglican Sisters who have been living, praying and ministering in Melbourne for 134 years. The Archbishop of Melbourne is the Visitor of the Community.
They believe that God has called them to give their whole being to him within this Community. Each Sister offers herself to God to be used in his service. They believe that this is how they may best respond to his love for them.
Nowadays, their main ministry is that of hospitality to individuals and groups, through their Spirituality Centre.