Sister Mary Canny passed away peacefully at Calvary Flora McDonald on March 28, 2020. Mary Canny rsj was born in Orroroo, South Australia on April 29, 1924. She was the loved daughter of the late William and Mary, and sister of Bryan and Fr Nick (both deceased). Loved and loving member of the Congregation of the […]

On 26 March we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the opening of Mary MacKillop Place Museum. Over four years had passed since notifications from the fire department, the water department, pest control and building advisers prompted the necessary renovation of the whole complex of the Mother House, 7 – 9 Mount Street, North Sydney. Around […]

A Selection of Prayers to help you through our Current Challenging Times. God of expansive and faithful love, giver and sustainer of life, You know the depths of our pain as we journey through this time of unknowing. Hear our voices and the cry of our hearts. Guide us to see the most life-giving ways […]

A Day of Worldwide Solidarity and Prayer in this time of COVID-19 How might our prayers and intentions be joined across congregations for the common good of the whole Earth community to help lift the spirits of a people, especially in the wake of closed churches, synagogues, mosques, and other places of worship? What would […]

Late last year, the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart transferred the governance of Mount St. Joseph Girls’ College (MSJ) to the Archdiocese of Melbourne. On 11 February this year, the College, led by Fr John Healy, hosted a beautiful Opening of the College Year Mass. Attending with the College staff and students […]

Greetings on the feast of Saint Joseph. As we gather to celebrate, let us give thanks for the giftedness of Joseph – a protector of Mary and the child Jesus, a risk-taker and a deep listener. While Pope Francis was in the Philippines, in Manila, in January 2015 he spoke these words to the gathered […]

For the past seven years the sisters living in Queensland have belonged to the TransPacifico Region of the Congregation. It spanned Queensland, Aotearoa New Zealand, Peru and Brazil. For the past six years Sister Annette Arnold has been the Regional Leader and was supported in Queensland by a local coordinating group of Sisters Mary Sheridan, […]

My name is Patrick. Ireland has many saints, the stories of whom have come down to us from tradition, often wrapped in legend and myth, but Patrick is different; he tells his story himself. His brief autobiography, written in old age, begins with an introduction: “My name is Patrick” and goes on to recount how […]

International Women’s Day is dedicated to celebrating women’s achievements in the social, economic, cultural, and political spheres. Its history dates back to 1909 when 15,000 women protested long work hours, low pay, and the lack of voting rights in New York City. A detailed history of the development of International Women’s Day, countries in which […]

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 […]