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Harmony with all Creation: Celebrating St Francis of Assisi

28 September 2026

As we celebrate the feast of St Francis of Assisi on 4 October, you’re invited to view a reflection and access resources on this special feast and patron saint of animals, the environment, ecology and more.

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World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2026

24 September 2026

The Catholic Church celebrates the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sunday 27 September 2026. Fr Khalid Marogi, National Director of the Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office, shares a reflection.

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AJASS South-East Cluster pilgrimage to Tasmania

24 September 2026

In early September, eight schools from the South-East Cluster of the AJASS (Association of Josephite Affiliated Secondary Schools) network began their annual pilgrimage through Tasmania, visiting places central to the Josephite story.

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For the Care of Water

15 September 2026

For the month of September, the Pope’s prayer intention is ‘For the care of water’. Emilia shares a Mary MacKillop Today project story on planting water in the mountains of Timor-Leste.

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A saint in waiting, and the baton of courage we carry

12 September 2026

Kate never expected a photo at St Mary MacKillop’s tomb to change her life. In conversation with Mary MacKillop Today, she reflects on Eileen O’Connor, Australia’s second saint in waiting, and on the courage the Josephite story asks each of us to carry forward.

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70 Years of Excellence at St Joseph’s O’Connor

12 September 2026

This year marks the 70th Anniversary of St Joseph’s Primary School, O’Connor, in the Australian Capital Territory. In August, the school welcomed all current students, parents, and staff, as well as past alumni back to celebrate a remarkable 70th Anniversary Open Day.

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