Josephite Justice Network Gathering: March 2025
March 25, 2025
The Josephite Justice Network (JJN) gathering for March 2025 was held at St Joseph’s Baulkham Hills in Norwest (Sydney) from Friday 14 March to Sunday 16 March. Josephite Sisters, Companions, organisational partners and guest speakers from across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand were all present. Inspired by Emily Dickinson’s description of hope as “the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all,” our gathering focused on how we can use this year of Jubilee to ignite hope in the lives of all those we serve.
First JAG Gathering for 2025
The Josephite Action Group meets for the first time in 2025!
February marked the first catch up of the Josephite Action Group (JAG), an opportunity to welcome fresh faces to the group, and catch up with existing members.
We gathered in Croydon (New South Wales), excited to spend the afternoon socialising and planning action for 2025. The group began with some team building games, fun that challenged our communication skills and creativity. We then went onto reflective activities thinking about all that has happened in the first two months of this year (can’t believe we’re already now three months into 2025!), and we discussed our hopes for the remainder of the year.
Climate Casualties – Josephites Launch Third Laudato Si’ Conversation Package
March 24, 2025
The Josephite Laudato Si’ Action Plan team presents its third Conversation Package in the five-part URGENT HOPE series.
Titled Climate Casualties, this community and educational resource has been developed by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart in collaboration with the Sisters of St Joseph Lochinvar to spark discussion, inform, and inspire people of hope.
Climate Casualties refers to all those who are innocent victims of the effects of climate change. Those people, plants, animals and other life forms who are killed, injured and displaced by climate events. At the time of writing, northern and eastern parts of Australia are in cyclone season, while drought grips the western and southern areas. Human climate casualties are frequently subjected to policy changes made by insurance companies and international governments.
St Joseph Feast Day 2025
March 14, 2025Joseph, the Pilgrim of Hope
Greetings on the feast of Saint Joseph.
This Jubilee year provides each one of us with the opportunity to reflect on the role of pilgrimage in our lives and in the life of Joseph. The Gospel accounts in which reference to Joseph are shared speak of Joseph setting out on a journey to unknown and unfamiliar places – Bethlehem, Egypt and Nazareth. He steps out with courage, trusting that God would walk with him in these difficult moments.
Farewell to St Joseph’s in Tasmania
March 11, 2025
During the last week in February, the Sisters of Saint Joseph farewelled their large community house in New Town, Tasmania.
Known as St Joseph’s and situated in Thirza St, this building was blessed and opened by Archbishop Guilford Young on 19 August 1968 and operated initially as a nursing home and hostel for Sisters of Saint Joseph. As time went on, hospitality was also offered to members of other religious congregations and relatives and friends of the Sisters during times of illness.
Create the Biggest Hour for Earth
March 10, 2025
Earth Hour: Saturday 22 March, 8:30pm to 9:30pm
It’s that time of the year when we turn off our lights for one hour. Individuals, schools and large global businesses flick their switches off in an act of solidarity with all those who are committed to caring for our common home.
JJAMM 2025
March 9, 2025
Pope Francis’ words capture the spirit of JJAMM (Joseph, Julian And Mary MacKillop) 2025, a transformative gathering of Josephite school leaders from across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
In February, nearly 100 students and teachers – the largest JJAMM gathering ever – came together to deepen their leadership, enrich their charism, and ignite action for social justice. This experience not only strengthened our connection to the Josephite tradition but also inspired students towards action for justice in their communities.
Easter: What’s all the fuss about?
March 7, 2025
Easter is the most significant celebration in the Catholic liturgical calendar. Jesus Christ, God’s only beloved Son, was crucified for our sins.
It is a powerful reminder of the agony and suffering Jesus endured on our behalf, and understanding his suffering caused by our human shortcomings, fills many hearts with a deep sense of shame and sorrow during this time.