So Small a Beginning: Part 2
Sr Marie Foale speaks about the beginnings of the Institute of St Joseph for the Catholic education of poor children. She believes that as a young Josephite growing up, she had a sense that one day Mary MacKillop and Julian Tenison Woods had made a spontaneous decision to found an order.
Our Commitment, Documents & Policies
The Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart are fortunate to take inspiration from Mary MacKillop, who was a pioneer woman who fought and advocated for the protection of children. Mary MacKillop’s strength and bravery to speak out against the injustices inflicted on children, during a time in our history when children were considered […]
Laudato Si’ Webinar: Part One
In May 2015 Pope Francis launched his encyclical with the subtitle “On Care for our Common Home” and the title “Laudato Si’” which are the opening words for a hymn composed by St Francis of Assisi in the 1200s. For our time, this document is both relevant and important, since it highlights the priority that […]
So Small a Beginning: Part 1
Sr Marie Foale speaks about the beginnings of the Institute of St Joseph for the Catholic education of poor children. She believes that as a young Josephite growing up, she had a sense that one day Mary MacKillop and Julian Tenison Woods had made a spontaneous decision to found an order.
Junior Joeys Making a Difference in Tassie
Junior Joeys from Sacred Heart School, Ulverstone and Our Lady of Lourdes School, Devonport came together recently at MacKillop Hill, Forth. Facilitated by Sr Carmel Jones, the 35 Grades 5 and 6 students learnt more about Saint Mary MacKillop, Father Julian Tenison Woods and the Sisters of Saint Joseph. Through interactive activities, they reflected on […]
Fourth House of Providence: 3 Cumberland Street, The Rocks
In May 1881 ‘Cheshunt’, 3 Cumberland Street, The Rocks became the fourth House of Providence of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart. The establishment of ‘Cheshunt’ marked a significant growth point in the work of the Sisters. (Click to view article on the First Three Houses of Providence at The Rocks here). […]
Ego to Eco: Part Four
Father Julian Tenison Woods was a Catholic priest who had made a great contribution to Australian Geology, Botany, Palaeontology and Zoology. Today the ecology of the Earth is suffering. Pope Francis states that we are in a time where peoples of the world need to have an ‘ecological conversion.’ Although Father Julian had lived in […]
JJAMM 2020
Young JJAMM Leaders Use Mary and Julian as Inspiration The JJAMM program guides our Student Leaders from our schools across Australia and New Zealand through a process. The foundation of our model for leadership is Mary MacKillop and Julian Tenison Woods. We explore how they worked together while reaching out to others in order to […]
Josephite Associate Conference 2020
‘Be Courageous and Full of Hope’ 5 July 2020 – 7 July 2020 Mary MacKillop Precinct – Kensington SA This Gathering is an opportunity for Josephite Associates to gather, share and be inspired to continue the legacy of Mary MacKillop and Julian Tenison Woods. They carried out God’s mission to meet the needs of their […]
A Venture into Missionary Work
Vanimo, Papua New Guinea 1965 Fifty-eight years ago this month, four Sisters of St Joseph from Goulburn, New South Wales set out to undertake missionary work in the far north west of Papua New Guinea. In 1960 the Franciscan bishop of Aitape asked the Passionist Fathers to take responsibility for missionary work in the north […]
Te Kiritahitanga/Fusion Still Growing
On 22 February 2013, a document was signed in Rome by Cardinal Joao Braz de Aviz authorising the fusion of the Sisters of St Joseph of Nazareth, Whanganui with the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart. The communication was received by Sr Anne Derwin, Congregational Leader of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of […]
New Co-ordinator for Mary MacKillop Penola Centre
For some time, the winds of change have been blowing around the Mary MacKillop Penola Centre. Changes are afoot with the appointment of a new co-ordinator following the retirement of Mrs Claire Larkin in September, 2018. Sisters of Saint Joseph, Loreto O’Connor and Sue McGuinness, took on this role in a care-taking capacity as acting […]