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Recalling the Canonisation of Mary MacKillop – 15 years later

14 October 2025

On 17 October 2025, we celebrate 15 years since the canonisation of Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first canonised Saint. Sr Jill Dance shares her experience of this special time.

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Inter-Religious Dialogue: Our Pathway to Peace

9 October 2025

In this month of October, Pope Leo XIV invites us to pray for collaboration between different religious traditions. Sr Giovanni Farquer shares a reflection.

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Jubilee 2025: Consecrated Life

8 October 2025

From 8-9 October, we celebrate the Jubilee of Consecrated Life. Sr Maureen McDermott shares a reflection for this celebration.

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Julian Tenison Woods: A Pilgrim of Hope

7 October 2025

On 7 October, the Sisters celebrate the life of their Father Founder, Julian Tenison Woods. In this Jubilee year, we are invited to reflect on how Julian’s journey exemplifies the spirit of being a ‘Pilgrim of Hope’.

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A Kaleidoscope of Octobers

7 October 2025

On 7 October, we annually commemorate the death anniversary of Father Julian Tenison Woods. Reflect on Fr Julian’s life starting from aged 14 as we see him in several Octobers until his death.

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Julian Tenison Woods’ Early Days in Adelaide

7 October 2025

The earliest days of the Sisters in Adelaide were fraught with troubles. A letter written by Fr Julian in July 1867 gives us some insight into these times, where he outlines his motivations, his experiences, and his worries.

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