From: 18/01/2025
To: 14/12/2025
Location:
  • New South Wales
  • South Australia
  • Tasmania
  • Victoria
  • Western Australia
As the Spirituality Ministry of the Sisters of Saint Joseph enters a new chapter, they have endeavoured to diversify, broaden and increase their offerings for 2025.
They are delighted to be offering these reflection days, retreats and sabbaticals as opportunities to nurture one’s spirit. These programs are an invitation to all to encounter the sacred in their lives.

Locations:

New South Wales

  • St Joseph’s Baulkham Hills
  • St Joseph’s Spirituality and Education Centre, Kincumber South

Victoria

  • Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre, East Melbourne
  • St Joseph’s by the Sea, Williamstown

South Australia

  • Mary MacKillop Precinct, Kensington

Tasmania

  • Josephite Mission and History Centre, Hobart

Western Australia

  • Kilmolee, Safety Bay

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Date: 01/06/2024
Location:
  • South Australia

An opportunity to explore ways to be kinder and more compassionate towards ourselves and others.

In particular, exploring ways to:

  • understand, accept and appreciate others
  • improve relationships with family, friends, colleagues
  • create more harmony in our lives and community

Afternoon tea will be provided and there will be a raffle to support Josephite ministries.

  • When: Saturday 1 June 2024
  • Presenter: Pauline Morgan rsj
  • Hosts: Josephite Companions
  • Where: Bethany Centre, Mary MacKillop Precinct, 4 High Street, Kensington, South Australia (street parking only)
  • Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
  • No Cost
  • Registration: Friday 24 May 2024
  • Enquiries: call 0417 871 904 or email SA.Companions@sosj.org.au
Date: 25/05/2024
Location:
  • South Australia

Many Australian artists, sculptors and poets have set about to interpret the person and role of Mary, the mother of Jesus.

At the Vatican II Council, new insights into Mariology emerged. We explore these as we reflect upon the significance of Mary, a woman who can show us how to grow in faith and in personhood through embracing life’s circumstances.

This day is suitable for all adults. It is also approved by CESA as a System Accredited Module for teachers, requiring the submission of a 1500 word reflection paper.

  • When: Saturday 25 May 2024
  • Facilitator: Val DeBrenni
  • Where: Bethany Centre, Mary MacKillop Precinct, 4 High Street, Kensington, South Australia (street parking only)
  • Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm
  • Cost: CESA Accredited: $95; Adult full $70; Adult Concession/Pensioner: $45
  • RSVP: Friday 10 May 2024
  • Registration: via Trybooking – https://www.trybooking.com/COUAM
  • Lunch: BYO
  • Enquiries: call (08) 8130 5916 or email infosa@sosj.org.au
Date: 18/05/2024
Location:
  • South Australia

Born into a struggling, dysfunctional family, a young woman held onto her dream of making a difference in her class-conscious colonial world, until she was freed of her heavy family responsibilities.

Then came even greater challenges! Still she soldiered on!

Mary MacKillop’s story and legacy show us that it is possible to rise above the ‘nasties’ that life can throw at us, and retain our sanity – and our sense of humour!

This presentation is an official 2024 South Australia’s History Festival event. It will be followed by refreshments and an optional, guided tour of Mary MacKillop Museum.

Date: 08/05/2024
Location:
  • South Australia

Join us, in the place where Mary actually lived for 11 years. Come and discover a little more about her life, words and legacy!

In this two-hour session we will explore aspects of Mary’s inspirational story.

There will be time for some input, plus guided and personal reflection, refreshments and conversation.

You might like to finish the morning with lunch in the Precinct’s High Street Café.

Come alone, or with a friend! All are welcome!

  • When: Monday 8 May 2024
  • Presenters: Mary Ryan rsj and Josephite Companions
  • Where: Bethany Centre, Mary MacKillop Precinct, 4 High Street, Kensington, South Australia (street parking only)
  • Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
  • No Registration/Cost: Donation appreciated as a contribution to the ministries of the Sisters of Saint Joseph
  • Enquiries: call (08) 8130 5916 or email infosa@sosj.org.auSpotlight on Mary MacKillop
Date: 27/04/2024
Location:
  • South Australia
Hope opens new horizons, making us capable of dreaming what is not even imaginable. Pope Francis

This quiet day of reflection offers the opportunity to spend time with yourself and with God to reflect on your current hopes and dreams.

The day will provide a space of freedom to explore your desires and the life-giving possibilities that await.

There will be some input, time for personal reflection, some sharing and opportunities for creativity.

This day is suitable for all adults. It is also approved by CESA as a System Accredited Module for teachers, requiring the submission of a 1500 word reflection paper.

  • When: Saturday 27 April 2024
  • Facilitator: Lorraine Muir*
  • Where: Bethany Centre, Mary MacKillop Precinct, 4 High Street, Kensington, South Australia (street parking only)
  • Time: 10:30am – 3:30pm
  • Cost: CESA Accrediated: $95; Adult full $70; Adult Concession/Pensioner: $45
  • RSVP: Friday 12 April 2024
  • Registration: via Trybooking – https://www.trybooking.com/COTPL
  • Lunch: BYO
  • Enquiries: call (08) 8130 5916 or email infosa@sosj.org.au
Date: 08/04/2024
Location:
  • South Australia

Join us, in the place where Mary actually lived for 11 years. Come and discover a little more about her life, words and legacy!

In this two-hour session we will explore aspects of Mary’s inspirational story.

There will be time for some input, plus guided and personal reflection, refreshments and conversation.

You might like to finish the morning with lunch in the Precinct’s High Street Café.

Come alone, or with a friend! All are welcome!

  • When: Monday 8 April 2024
  • Presenters: Mary Ryan rsj and Josephite Companions
  • Where: Bethany Centre, Mary MacKillop Precinct, 4 High Street, Kensington, South Australia (street parking only)
  • Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
  • No Registration/Cost: Donation appreciated as a contribution to the ministries of the Sisters of Saint Joseph
  • Enquiries: call (08) 8130 5916 or email infosa@sosj.org.au
Date: 06/04/2024
Location:
  • South Australia

In Mark’s Gospel, Jesus said to his disciples:

Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.

Jesus the teacher was sharing wisdom with his disciples. He knew the value of stopping, resting, listening, praying and making time to be with his God.

Today as modern-day disciples you are invited to rest your soul, relax, become aware of PRESENCE, you with God and God with you. A time to clear a space for God’s action. We don’t know what God has in store for us but are we willing to risk what we will find out?

You are invited on this day to engage with opportunities to hear the whisperings of God through prayer, reflection, scripture, music, art and nature in and around this beautiful area including the gardens, the church and little nooks you can enjoy and find your quiet place. You will receive a take home booklet to revisit and restore your spirit at other times.

This day is suitable for all adults. It is also approved by CESA as a System Accredited Module for teachers, requiring the submission of a 1500 word reflection paper.

  • When: Saturday 6 April 2024
  • Facilitator: Lillian VanBrussel
  • Where: Bethany Centre, Mary MacKillop Precinct, 4 High Street, Kensington, South Australia (street parking only)
  • Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm
  • Cost: CESA Accredited $95; Adult full: $70; Adult Concession/Pensioner: $45
  • RSVP: Friday 22 March 2024
  • Registration: via Trybooking – https://www.trybooking.com/COTPG
  • Lunch: BYO
  • Enquiries: call (08) 8130 5916 or email infosa@sosj.org.au