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Ordination Anniversary of Julian Tenison Woods

Twenty-four-year-old Julian Tenison Woods was ordained a priest by Bishop Francis Murphy in Adelaide’s St Patrick’s Church on 4 January 1857.

https://www.sosj.org.au/ordination-anniversary-jtw/

Mortgaging a Future of Hope – Debts Today, Peace Tomorrow

Joelle Sassine from the Josephite Action Group shares a New Year’s Day message.

https://www.sosj.org.au/world-day-peace-25/

A Reflection on the Beginning of a New Year

Sr Carmel Jones rsj shares a reflection on the start of a new year.

https://www.sosj.org.au/reflection-beginning-new-year/

New Year 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope

As Sr Monica Cavanagh shares, “As we begin this New Year, we give thank for all the blessings, memories and gifts of 2024,” and “as we step into 2025, we do with hearts of hope.”

https://www.sosj.org.au/new-year-25-pilgrims-of-hope/

Christian Hope – Jubilee 2025

‘Pilgrims of Hope’ is the theme chosen for the Church’s Jubilee 2025. As Mary Baynie shares, “As we enter the Jubilee year with Pope Francis on 24 December 2024, let us have Christian hope!”

https://www.sosj.org.au/christian-hope-jubilee-2025/

Julian Tenison Woods – Encouraged by Saints

For the Feast of All Saints (1 November), Sr Jan Tranter shares how Father Julian Tenison Woods was encouraged on his journey to the priesthood by three priests: Venerable Ignatius Spencer, St Peter Julian Eymard and St Jean (John) Vianney.

https://www.sosj.org.au/jtw-encouraged-by-saints/

Young Adults and Professionals Pilgrimage to Mary MacKillop Place

The Forest and Set Alight communities of young adults and professionals from Ryde-Gladesville Parish in Sydney, joined together to embark on a pilgrimage to learn more about the life and legacy of Mary MacKillop, a woman who understood the journey of life.

https://www.sosj.org.au/young-adults-professionals-pilgrimage-mmp/

Father’s Day: Who would’ve thought I’d be a Dad?

Our children are my priority. I live for them and love them completely. I’d like to say I showed our …

https://www.sosj.org.au/fathers-day-2024/

Mary MacKillop goes to Ireland

To celebrate 150 years since Mary MacKillop embarked on her first overseas journey (March 1873 – December 1874), the Sisters …

https://www.sosj.org.au/mary-goes-to-ireland/

Care for Earth in WA

Sisters and neighbours, Sr Maura pbvm (Presentation Sisters) and Sr Maree rsj (Sisters of Saint Joseph), live in an Over …

https://www.sosj.org.au/care-for-earth-in-wa/