Josephites have done and are doing much in the ecological space. The implementation of the Explore~Embrace~Embody Laudato Si’ Action Plan provides new impetus in responding to the call to renewal, to eco-conversion and sustainable living.
There are many wonderful environmental and social initiatives and actions taking place across the Sisters of Saint Joseph.
Let’s meet some Josephite Eco-Heroes.
- Sr Mary-Ann Casanova – Webinar: ‘Voices of Hope and Faith’ (Laudato Si’ Action Platform)
- Sisters of Saint Joseph Support Staff – A new home for everything
- Kensington convent and Mary MacKillop Care Tappeiner Court – Showing Off from South Australia (YouTube)
- Sr Maree rsj and Sr Maura pbvm – Care for Earth in WA
- Sr Mary-Ann Casanova and Bridgette Barrett – Where does the recycling go? (YouTube)
- Mt St Joseph Whanganui Sisters – Recycling Soft Plastics in ANZ
- Sr Helen Duke – Saving the world one quilt at a time
- Mary MacKillop Precinct Garden Party – Sustainability in Action in Adelaide (YouTube)
- Sr Adrienne Gallie – Habits of the Heart
- St Joseph’s College Lochinvar – Bottle Caps Art (YouTube)
- Sr Mary-Ann Casanova – Doing the Laundry (YouTube)
- St Joseph’s College Lochinvar – Beeswax Wraps (YouTube)
- Sr Lyn Raftery – Showing Off
- Sr Pat Malone – Education in life and love: a Sister’s mission
- Trish and Vin Hindmarsh – I Can, I Will
- Mount St Joseph Catholic College Milperra – Sustainability Squad Takes Action
- Sr Mary-Ann Casanova PhD – Taking Action
- Joelle Sassine – Age is no barrier
- Ruby King – From Property to Plastic Potatoes
- Bridgette Barrett – A Day in the Life of an Eco-Hero
- Fr Julian Tenison Woods – an original eco-hero – Anniversary of Father Founder Julian Tenison Woods
- Living Ethically – ethica’s actions uplift women and small business
- Living Simply at St Joseph’s by the Sea – Finding yourself at St Joseph’s by the Sea
Do you know a Josephite Eco-Hero? Send your ideas to communications@sosj.org.au.