New South Wales 1872
The Sisters of Saint Joseph are women who work in a simple ordinary way sharing in the mission of Jesus in the service of the poor through education and works of charity.Constitutions of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart Just six years after their founding in 1866 in Penola South Australia, at […]
Geocaching
How did you learn about Mary MacKillop? Maybe it was a book read, a movie, or a visit to a museum. However, thousands of people every year, do none of these things, but do go GEOCACHING! Geocaching is the world’s largest treasure hunt and it can lead you to a journey through the story of […]
Love Comes Looking for Us
Feast of the Sacred Heart. The heart of Jesus is viewed as a symbol of “God’s boundless and passionate love for humankind” [1] and in light of the writings of Teilhard de Chardin, Thomas Merton, Elia Delio, Beatrice Bruteau and others, is referred to as the Sacred Heart enflamed, the incarnate Word, the Cosmic Christ, […]
Christmas Messages for 2019
Regional Leaders and Sisters representing their regions, have provided Christmas messages for you to reflect on and enjoy… Christmastime In Ireland Christmastime in Ireland means the weather is dark, damp and cold and we are all layered in thick jumpers, padded coats, warm gloves, woollen scarves and hats and strong boots. The shops sparkle with […]
God is in the Middle of Us
We often hear the question asked: “Where is God?” Mary MacKillop had no doubt that God was with her, even in her darkest times. In this time leading up to Christmas, we will hear the Scriptural phrase ‘Emmanuel, God-with-us’ many times. We are invited to slow down, ‘smell the flowers’, ponder Mary’s words, and discover […]
Christmas Greetings
As we prepare our hearts in this Advent Season to celebrate Christmas, we pause to remember those for whom this Christmas will be difficult. Here in Australia, we are very mindful of all those who have suffered in the recent bush fires and those in our rural communities living through one of the most devasting […]
WA Josephite Newsletter and Prayer Booklet
Approval of Josephite Federation 1967
Journey of the Josephite Federation. The approval of the Josephite Federation came in the form of a Decree of Establishment from the Sacred Congregation of Religious given in Rome on 28 July 1967, in response to the request made by the Congregations of the Sisters of Saint Joseph situated in Perthville, Diocese of Bathurst; Goulburn, […]
Peru Foundation Day
Monday April 1 this year will be the 38th birthday of the Peru Foundation. This date marks the actual arrival on Peruvian soil of the first Josephite sisters committed to staying and planting an off shoot of the Congregation there. In the following paragraphs I hope to describe this important day as they lived it. […]
The Archer Letters – Letter Twelve
In September 1884, Fr Julian Tenison Woods writes to Sir William Archer from Perak. He has obviously received a very welcome letter from his friend, although it has been a long time coming, and he wants to reply immediately. Fr Julian has been in the Malay Peninsula for twelve months now and anticipates being able […]
Julian’s Legacy
The legacy of Mary MacKillop is intrinsically connected to that of Father Julian Tenison Woods, who co-founded the congregations of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. When you are in any doubt, invoke the Holy Spirit and then do what you think is best. Let nothing disturb your peace.Julian Tenison Woods 1887 The Josephite founding story […]