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

JJAMM 2025

9 March 2025

In February, nearly 100 students and teachers – the largest JJAMM gathering ever – came together to deepen their leadership, enrich their charism, and ignite action for social justice

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Let’s Call a Spade a Spade

7 February 2025

The current Social Justice Statement issued by the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference is entitled Truth and Peace: A Gospel Word in a Violent World.

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World Day of Consecrated Life

2 February 2025

Sr Jan Barnett rsj, Josephite Justice Coordinator, reflects on World Day of Consecrated Life.

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