A Perthville Pilgrimage exploring Josephite Spirit and Mission
You’re invited to journey back in time and experience what life was like for the early Sisters of Saint Joseph as they began the first Josephite foundation in New South Wales at Perthville in the Bathurst Diocese (1872-1876). Share the history, the spirituality, the daily lives of the Sisters as they taught and ministered at […]
Baptism of Mary MacKillop
In 1839, Rev P. Geoghegan arrived in the colony of Victoria as its first priest. In less than ten weeks, he had erected a wooden church where “friends used to meet Sunday after Sunday to exchange the news of the old world, or to help on some work in aid of faith or Fatherland.” [1] […]
Honouring Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue
Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG, 1 August 1932 – 4 February 2024 One of Australia’s most revered Aboriginal Leaders, Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue, died peacefully on 4 February 2024 aged 91. After her death, Noel Pearson described her as “the greatest Aboriginal leader of the modern era” and as “the rock who steadied us in […]
World Day of Social Justice
As we approach the World Day of Social Justice on 20 February, we are reminded of our communal duty to foster social development and equality for all. Striving for justice is not a part-time vocation and should not be realised in solitude. As the Gospel so clearly indicates to us, our faith is tested in […]
Ash Wednesday Reflection
Having recently returned from caring for my mother, I would like to spend some time reflecting. As Christians we impose a cross of ashes on our foreheads as a sign of repentance. For me, this symbol is a time for introspection, self-examination and spiritual renewal. Mum at 95 has dementia and she is confused all […]
A Retreat for Men
A time to ponder and to be attentive to the presence of God in our lives. What does it mean to live the Christian life? Facilitator: John Bormolini When: Friday 14 – Sunday 16 June 2024 Retreat begins with an evening meal at 6:00pm on Friday 14 June and concludes after lunch on Sunday 16 […]
Day of Prayer and Contemplation
Come-Reflect-Reconnect Come to spend time reflecting on how our God is calling you forward in your life right now. Prayer Days at Safety Bay When: Wednesday 4 December 2024 Where: Kilmolee at Safety Bay, 182 Arcadia Drive, Safety Bay, Western Australia Extra parking: 27 Penguin Road, Safety Bay (Park adjacent to Penguin Road) Cost: $20 […]
Day of Prayer and Contemplation
Come-Reflect-Reconnect Come to spend time reflecting on how our God is calling you forward in your life right now. Prayer Days at Safety Bay When: Wednesday 16 October 2024 Where: Kilmolee at Safety Bay, 182 Arcadia Drive, Safety Bay, Western Australia Extra parking: 27 Penguin Road, Safety Bay (Park adjacent to Penguin Road) Cost: $20 […]
Day of Prayer and Contemplation
Come-Reflect-Reconnect Come to spend time reflecting on how our God is calling you forward in your life right now. Prayer Days at Safety Bay When: Thursday 18 July 2024 Where: Kilmolee at Safety Bay, 182 Arcadia Drive, Safety Bay, Western Australia Extra parking: 27 Penguin Road, Safety Bay (Park adjacent to Penguin Road) Cost: $20 […]
Day of Prayer and Contemplation
Come-Reflect-Reconnect Come to spend time reflecting on how our God is calling you forward in your life right now. Prayer Days at Safety Bay When: Tuesday 30 April 2024 Where: Kilmolee at Safety Bay, 182 Arcadia Drive, Safety Bay, Western Australia Extra parking: 27 Penguin Road, Safety Bay (Park adjacent to Penguin Road) Cost: $20 […]
Opportunities for Living Contemplatively 2024 – Kilmolee at Safety Bay
Come away with me and rest a while.Mark 6:31 Living Contemplatively: It can be challenging to find time for ourselves especially in a rapidly changing world. It is important to have a healthy balance of work and play. One way to achieve this is by creating a more contemplative life. Kilmolee at Safety Bay located […]
Diamond Jubilee Reflection 2024
Diamond Jubilarians: 60 Years as Sisters of Saint Joseph On Tuesday 9 January 2024, twenty Josephite women arrived at Mount Street, North Sydney where we were warmly welcomed, given space to rest and be with each other. We travelled from Aotearoa New Zealand, Tasmania, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia and New South Wales to […]