Responding to Need

Social Justice

This calls us to serve the mission of God in the spirit of Mary MacKillop and Julian Tenison Woods, especially with those who are oppressed or pushed to the edges of society.

We are called to respond and confront unjust systems which perpetuate discrepancies of wealth, privilege and power, and which diminish the integrity of creation.

In all of this, we acknowledge the original custodians of the land and are challenged to live simply, travel lightly and make room for all.

The Josephite Justice Network (JJN) is an organised network of Sisters and lay Josephites across Australia and New Zealand, advocating for justice in our own communities and across our world.

  • We stand in solidarity with those pushed to the fringes 
  • We lobby against exploitation and systemic injustice 
  • We build relationships with key leaders concerned about divisive politics
  • We strengthen our listening relationship in support of the Uluru Statement from the Heart
  • We respond actively to Earth’s ecological crisis by supporting Laudato Si’, the Laudato Si’ Movement and Laudate Deum
  • We develop policies which promote just structures in our action and advocacy, especially for students in Josephite schools (JJAMM)

For more information or to get involved visit the Contact Us page and select Josephite Justice and Youth in the Enquiry Type option.


Read the latest Social Justice, JJN, JJAMM and JAG news and reflections

Josephite Justice Network Gathering: March 2025

3 July 2025

The Josephite Justice Network (JJN) gathering for March 2025 was held at St Joseph’s Baulkham Hills in Norwest (Sydney) from Friday 14 March to Sunday 16 March.

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Refugee Week 2025 Reflection

11 June 2025

Emilia Nicholas of the Josephite Justice Network reflects on Refugee Week and this year’s powerful theme: Finding Freedom: Diversity in Community.

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First JAG Gathering for 2025

25 March 2025

February marked the first catch up of the Josephite Action Group (JAG), an opportunity to welcome fresh faces to the group, and catch up with existing members.

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