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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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Introducing ‘Julian the Genius’

7 October 2025

Sr Marea Ross shares about a book titled ‘Julian the Genius’ she wrote which tells the story of the life of Father Julian Tenison Woods who played a very important role in the early days of our country.

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Pray with the Sisters for their 28th General Chapter

1 October 2025

The Sisters have been on their 28th General Chapter journey since November 2024, and will meet for the formal session of Chapter from 1-22 October 2025 with the theme ‘Daring to be Transformed.’

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