Perthville Closing Ritual
On the weekend of 22-23 March, St Joseph’s Perthville finally closed its doors after 153 years. It was a bittersweet occasion for the Sisters and others, many of whom had been associated with Perthville from their early days as boarders. On Saturday, the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart gathered to remember, to […]
A Story of Unity Over Division
Mother Benedict Seymour. On 8 April, we commemorate the 90th anniversary of when Papal Approbation was granted for the Sisters of St Joseph of Goulburn. A proclamation from the Vatican in July 1917 profoundly impacted the lives of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Goulburn Congregation. On 28 July that year, Pope Benedict XV […]
Celebrating the Gift of Education
150 Years of the Sisters of Saint Joseph Education in NSW This Teacher’s Day (28 October) we come together to say ‘thank you’ and celebrate the contribution, achievements and leadership of teachers. It is an opportunity to take a moment to recognise the impact of educators in all our communities. Education is a ministry close […]