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Living the Gospel: From Encounter to Action

25 August 2026

On Social Justice Sunday, (30 August 2026), Catholics across Australia are invited to reflect on this year’s Social Justice Statement, ‘Living the Gospel in Times of Social Division.’ Emilia shares more about the statement and the Josephite Justice Network’s 150-day housing and homelessness campaign.

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Mary MacKillop and the Path of the Foundress

24 August 2026

A new book celebrating Mary MacKillop and her journey as the co-founder of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart congregation was launched on 8 August in Brisbane, Australia.

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Community Grants: Sisters of Saint Joseph Stream

16 August 2026

This is the story of how a small grant helped families begin again in Australia and an invitation to imagine what your community could do next. Read about the impact of one of Mary MacKillop Today’s community grants (Sisters of Saint Joseph stream).

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The Gospel in the Heart of the City

13 August 2026

For the month of August, the Pope’s prayer intention is ‘For evangelisation in the city’. Sr Rita looks to Pope Leo XIV’s words in his Encyclical: ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ and shares our invitation, as followers of Jesus, to become builders of community.

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Carried by Hope: International Youth Day Reflection

10 August 2026

The 2026 theme for International Youth Day, ‘Different Contexts, Common Aspirations’, recognises that while all young people have different lived experiences, we all share the same hopes.

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Mary MacKillop: the first Sister of Saint Joseph

7 August 2026

As Sr Briege Buckley reflects on Mary MacKillop as the first Sister of Saint Joseph and the standard she set for those who follow in her footsteps, two words spring to mind: listening and responding.

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