Julian Tenison Woods
Fr Julian Tenison Woods
St Joseph’s Island – Julian Tenison Woods and the Tasmanian Sisters of Saint Joseph
This book documents125 years history of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in Tasmania from when it was founded in 1887.
Prayer Card Fr Julian Tenison Woods Cartoon
A very cute laminated prayer card illustrated by Jane Maisey. Card measures approximately 5.5cm x 9cm.
Julian Tenison Woods: Father Founder
A revised biography of Julian T Woods shows him as a man of many gifts and unswerving dedication, ‘for many an enigma, a sign of contradiction, a non-conformist, never a force to be ignored’.
Julian’s Legacy
The legacy of Mary MacKillop is intrinsically connected to that of Father Julian Tenison Woods, who co-founded the congregations of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. When you are in any doubt, invoke the Holy Spirit and then do what you think is best. Let nothing disturb your peace.Julian Tenison Woods 1887 The Josephite founding story […]
Inspiration from Julian
Julian’s Story
Julian’s Story 1832 – 1889 All created things give us ideas and glimpses of the beauty of the infinitely beautiful Creator.Julian Tenison Woods 1881 Julian Edmund Tenison Woods was born in Southwark, England, on 15 November 1832. He was the fifth surviving child of James Dominick Woods and Henrietta Maria St Eloy Tenison. From his […]
AJASS Principals Lochinvar Pilgrimage
We are but instruments in the hand of God. Father Julian Tenison Woods 1870 In mid-June, Principals of the Association of Josephite Affiliated Secondary Schools (AJASS) completed a pilgrimage to learn more about the history and charism of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, with a focus on the Sisters of St Joseph Lochinvar and Father […]
The Archer Letters
The Archer Letters – Letter Thirty-Three
The last letter in this series was dictated by Fr Julian Tenison Woods on 13 March 1889. It reads as if maybe he knew it would probably be his last effort to his dear friend, William Archer. The tone of the letter is one of resignation to his state of health with little hope of […]
The Archer Letters – Letter Thirty-One
This short letter, written on 22 March 1888 from Fr Julian Tenison Woods in Sydney to William Archer in Melbourne is not written in his own handwriting. Anne Bulger has penned his words, although Fr Julian does attach his own signature and love and blessings to Mrs Archer and Gracie.