Mary MacKillop Feast Day Celebrations 2023
July 13, 2023
Mary MacKillop Place and the Sisters of Saint Joseph extend a warm invitation to all to celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop on Tuesday, 8 August 2023.
“Mary MacKillop Place is a sacred site unlike any other because Mary lived, died and is buried here,” says Sr Monica Cavanagh, Congregational Leader of the Sisters of Saint Joseph.
“We look forward to welcoming everyone, including our pilgrims and supporters, to Mary MacKillop Place in North Sydney.”
Running for Love – Mary of Magdala
July 7, 2023
There are so many ‘Marys’ in the New Testament writings, however I have chosen to reflect on Mary of Magdala, as if it were through ‘new eyes’. My gaze turns then, not to prostitute, but to ‘faithful lover’.
Connecting with Josephite Schools in the Bathurst Diocese
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in NSW, members of the Perthville Convent Heritage Committee have been visiting schools in the Bathurst Diocese founded by the Congregation.
The primary schools were very interested in re-connecting with their Josephite charism. Sr Alice Sullivan and Sr Maureen Sanderson were the anchor in the tour and were joined at different schools by Committee members, Mrs. Margaret Smith and Mrs. Pam Haddin and two others, Sisters Ann Morrison and Virginia McGrath.
Mary MacKillop: A Legacy that Shines a Light Upon the Unseen
All people who know of Mary MacKillop are familiar with her loving and compassionate personality, a woman with a strong desire to live out the teachings of the Gospel.
Throughout her life, Mary accompanied many people during moments of hardship as well as moments of great happiness. She offered friendship to all, truly leading a life that placed her in the Grace of God.
Through the years…
St Anthony’s Family Care has a long history of working with children and young people to achieve their greatest potential in life. Through our disability services, we work with many individuals and support them to work towards achieving personal goals in various aspects of their lives.
I would like to introduce to you two brothers who have had a long association with St Anthony’s Family Care. David and Chris* have a two-year age difference and both have autism.
A literal ‘Light Bulb Moment’
June 30, 2023We had a literal light bulb moment in our North Sydney office this month. Our office lights were upgraded from old energy drawing tubes to LED fittings, at a cost of $33, thanks to the NSW Energy Savers Scheme, less than Friday night uber eats and a saving of $6000 from an electrician.
From Property to Plastic Potatoes
June 26, 2023
Meet Ruby King
Sisters of Saint Joseph Business Manager, Ruby, feels like she has been hit by lightening.
“I haven’t just had a lightbulb moment,” says Ruby. “I have had what feels like a conversion to simple living, being more environmentally aware and conscious of my everyday actions and how they impact the planet.”
Bec and Sam step it up for Mary MacKillop Today
June 23, 2023
Bec and Sam, from the Sisters of Saint Joseph offices in Adelaide, raised over $6,000 recently for the Mary MacKillop Today First Nations Scholarship Program.
“Our journey began in March, as part of a staff Socially Minded Engagement initiative,” says Bec.
“Sam and I decided to take part in Stadium Stomp, a 6,000-step challenge at Adelaide Oval, to raise $2,500 which is one semester of tuition for a First Nations Student.