Pentecost 2023
May 23, 2023
The feast of Pentecost (28 May) invites us to be attentive to the movement of the Spirit acting in and through our lives.
Be A Voice For Generations – National Reconciliation Week 2023
What a great theme, what a great challenge: Be A Voice For Generations.
In the Reconciliation Victoria May 2023 eNews, CEO Nicole Findlay writes “this year’s theme gives us a chance to reflect on reconciliation leaders who have championed change and put truth-telling at the heart of our healing and cultural learning journeys”.
Laudato Si’ Week 2023
May 22, 2023
Hope for the Earth, Hope for Humanity has been adopted as the theme for Laudato Si’ Week this year, celebrated globally from 21-28 May.
Pope Francis addressed the Laudato Si’ encyclical to “every person living on Planet Earth”. (#3). He frequently returns to the themes that humanity and creation are intimately woven together, just as one’s religious faith carries the responsibility and duties toward nature and the Creator. “Human life is grounded”, Pope Francis writes, “in three fundamental and closely intertwined relationships: with God, with our neighbor, and with … [E]arth itself.” (#66)
Josephite Justice Network Update
May 8, 2023
This year has been a significant one for many of us as Josephites.
The polarisation of debate around the Voice referendum has challenged us in many different ways, and the crises in the housing market, low wages, inadequate welfare payments and the devastation facing Earth have both tested and galvanised us. We’ve been really conscious of the efforts right across the entire Josephite community to respond.
Irene McCormack Catholic College: Continuation of the Legacies of Sister Irene
To commemorate the anniversary of the death of Sister Irene McCormack (21 May 1991), we feature a reflection by Irene McCormack Catholic College.
Irene McCormack Catholic College is a co-educational Year 7 to 12 secondary school which was established in 2000 by the Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia in response to an increased demand for Catholic education in the rapidly growing north-western corridor of Perth. The College was named in honour of Sister Irene McCormack and to continue her legacy of prayer, service and justice.
National Volunteer Week 2023: Being a JAG Volunteer
This year we celebrate National Volunteer Week from 15-21 May with the theme The Change Makers.
It is no doubt that being a volunteer enables people to be catalysts for change. As a Josephite Action Group (JAG) member, volunteering has become a large part of my life.
Celebrating 70, 75 and 80 Years of Religious Life
April 27, 2023
Sisters from across Australia gathered at Mary MacKillop Place in North Sydney recently to acknowledge and celebrate their Tanzanite (80 years), Tourmaline (75 years) and Platinum (70 years) Jubilees.
Seven of the Jubilarians from a group of 15 Sisters were able to gather where they were welcomed by Sisters of Saint Joseph Congregational Leader, Sr Monica Cavanagh, fellow Sisters, family and friends. The Most Reverend Terry Brady presided at the Mass and congratulated the Jubilarians on their vowed commitment.
“Nice and comfortable” – the 1876 Mother House at Kensington SA
The weather was threatening. Rain forced the bishop to shorten his address, but the Sisters’ hearts were light, as the foundation stone for the new Kensington convent building was laid on 5 September 1875. Soon the Sisters would have the room they desperately needed!