Josephite Justice Network Gathering: March 2025
The Josephite Justice Network (JJN) gathering for March 2025 was held at St Joseph’s Baulkham Hills in Norwest (Sydney) from Friday 14 March to Sunday 16 March. Josephite Sisters, Companions, organisational partners and guest speakers from across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand were all present. Inspired by Emily Dickinson’s description of hope as “the thing […]
First JAG Gathering for 2025
The Josephite Action Group meets for the first time in 2025! February marked the first catch up of the Josephite Action Group (JAG), an opportunity to welcome fresh faces to the group, and catch up with existing members. We gathered in Croydon (New South Wales), excited to spend the afternoon socialising and planning action for […]
JJAMM 2025
We must fan the flame of hope that has been given to us and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart, and far-sighted vision. Pope Francis, 11.02.2022 Pope Francis’ words capture the spirit of JJAMM (Joseph, Julian And Mary MacKillop) 2025, a […]
Let’s Call a Spade a Spade
Truth serves peace – World Day of Social Justice (20 February) The current Social Justice Statement issued by the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference is entitled Truth and Peace: A Gospel Word in a Violent World. It is a fine addition to the grand array of social justice statements that the bishops have issued in this […]
World Day of Consecrated Life
If I’ve learned one thing through the experiences I’ve been privileged to share in life, it is the Teilhard insistence that every life is consecrated and sacred. His words have been echoed by Pope Francis who reminds us that all of life “is a gift from God! It is always sacred and inviolable”. What does […]
Consecrated Life in Action and Inspiration
In the lead up to World Day of Consecrated Life on 2 February, I find myself reflecting deeply on the profound impact the Sisters of Saint Joseph have had on me, not just as mentors, but models of radical, compassionate discipleship. Working alongside these incredible women in the Josephite Justice Network has been a life-changing […]
A Reflection for International Migrants Day 2024
Honouring the Contributions and Upholding the Rights of People who are Migrants: A Reflection for International Migrants Day 2024 Every year on 18 December, the world comes together to observe International Migrants Day – a day to celebrate the incredible contributions migrants make to societies across the globe and to reaffirm our collective responsibility to […]
Welcome Day
On Wednesday 11 September, the Josephite Justice Network hosted a Welcome Day at Mary MacKillop Place along with Josephite Action Group (JAG) volunteers, and schools with a Josephite connection: Mary MacKillop Catholic College Wakeley, Mount St Joseph Catholic College Milperra, and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Fairfield. If you were at Mary […]
Josephite Justice Network Gathering: September 2024
The recent Josephite Justice Network gathering at Mary MacKillop Place in North Sydney from 20-22 September was a profound experience of connection and renewal. As members arrived, the atmosphere buzzed with anticipation, a collective energy fuelled by our shared commitment to justice and compassion.
Social Justice Statement 2024-25: Truth. Trust. Peace.
Members of the Josephite Justice Network (JJN) attended the Parramatta Diocese launch of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Social Justice Statement, Truth and Peace: A Gospel Word in a Violent World, on 20 August. Bishop Vincent Long reminded us that this violence is not so distant, as our neighbours in West Papua and Myanmar are […]
International Youth Day
On 12 August, we will be celebrating International Youth Day. For this day, Violet shares a reflection on the Josephite Action Group (JAG), a community of young volunteers. As we look around our world, we see countless challenges that demand our attention and action. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, to believe that one individual’s efforts […]
Mary MacKillop: An Inspiration for Faith in Action
As we celebrate the feast of Saint Mary MacKillop, we reflect upon her extraordinary life and enduring legacy, her beacon of faith, resilience, and compassion. Mary’s story is not just a chapter for the archives of Australian history, but a living testament to the transformative power of the Gospel and a source of inspiration for […]