Ritual of Thanksgiving and Taking Up of Office – Congregational Leadership

As the Sisters of Saint Joseph journey into a new stage of their Josephite life, we invite you to share in the celebration of Ritual of Thanksgiving and Taking up of Office – Congregational Leadership.

We rejoice in the years of Leadership by Sisters Monica, Catherine, Louise, Marion and Maryellen and we look forward in hope as we participate in leadership with Sisters Monica, Josephine, Mary Ellen, Clare and Louise.

The Changeover of Leadership was held at Baulkham Hills, Saturday 1 February 2020.

Provided below, you’re invited to watch a video of the Ritual of Thanksgiving and Taking Up of Office – Congregational Leadership:


View Sr Monica’s address, Sr Colleen’s reflection and the Mass booklet from the Ritual of Thanksgiving and Taking Up of Office – Congregational Leadership below:

Sr Monica Cavanagh’s Address (PDF)

Sr Colleen O’Sullivan’s Reflection (PDF)

Congregational Leadership Handover Mass Booklet (PDF)