Sisters of Saint Joseph

Founded to Respond

with creative courage

The Sisters of Saint Joseph were founded by St Mary MacKillop and Fr Julian Tenison Woods in 1866.

Responding to Need

with intentional inclusivity

Through our lives we make a difference by reaching out to those in need and seeing the face of God in the other.

Responding in Prayer

with conscious compassion

Nourish your spirituality with reflective and contemplative prayer resources, retreats and pilgrimages.

Responding Together

with mutual respect

Living the Josephite charism with partners in mission.

The Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart continue God’s mission by immersing themselves in the midst of life to empower others and bring hope.

STAY CONNECTED

Jubilee 2025: Consolation

12 September 2025

Is there the presence of God in Consolation? I believe that Consolation is the living presence of God at the most opportune moment when a human being needs it.

Cross of Life

9 September 2025

The feast of the Triumph of the Cross, also known as the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, is commemorated on 14 September.

Josephite Companions celebrate Annie MacKillop

8 September 2025

Josephite Companions are women and men who live the Josephite charism of Mary MacKillop and Julian Tenison Woods in our daily lives.

Pray with St Mary MacKillop

Pause and share with Mary the longings of your heart. Ask her to pray with you to God for your needs and the needs of our world.

Your prayers will be included with the prayer intentions placed into St Mary’s care each day by the Sisters of Saint Joseph.

Submit your Prayer Click here for Prayer Resources Learn about St Mary MacKillop

The Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart acknowledge First Nations people of the lands and waters where we live and work. We respect their historical and continuing spiritual connections to country and community and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of reconciliation.