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Julian Tenison Woods: A Pilgrim of Hope

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’.

https://www.sosj.org.au/jtw-pilgrim-of-hope/

A Kaleidoscope of Octobers

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.

https://www.sosj.org.au/jtw-kaleidoscope-of-octobers/

Saint Mary MacKillop Feast Day 2025

Sr Monica Cavanagh rsj, Congregational Leader, shares a St Mary MacKillop Feast Day message and video.

https://www.sosj.org.au/saint-mary-mackillop-feast-day-2025/

Death of Father Julian Tenison Woods

His name will be held in affectionate remembrance [i]. Mary MacKillop records the death of Fr Julian Tenison Woods. His work …

https://www.sosj.org.au/founded-to-respond/timeline/death-of-father-jtw/

Birth of Fr Julian Edmund Tenison Woods 1832

A child is born! Autumn with its myriad colours of gold and red, could be seen in the countryside.  And …

https://www.sosj.org.au/founded-to-respond/timeline/birth-of-fr-jtw-1832/

Formation in Discernment

Pope Leo XIV’s July intention for 2025 is for Formation in Discernment. Eamonn Pollard, Director Mary MacKillop Spirituality Ministry, asks “How do we go about doing this?”

https://www.sosj.org.au/formation-in-discernment/

Josephite Justice Network Gathering: March 2025

The Josephite Justice Network (JJN) gathering for March 2025 was held at St Joseph’s Baulkham Hills in Norwest (Sydney) from Friday 14 March to Sunday 16 March.

https://www.sosj.org.au/josephite-justice-network-gathering-march-2025/

Soft Plastics Campaign

Wrapping Up our Soft Plastics Campaign  In 2023/2024, we ran a Soft Plastics campaign starting with a deep dive into …

https://www.sosj.org.au/responding-to-need/laudato-si/737-2/

God is a Person called “Hope”

Virginia M. Bourke rsj – “I have been ruminating and praying on ‘hope’ as I prepare myself to guide reflection days on the 2025 Jubilee Year, Pilgrims of Hope, at Mary MacKillop Place.”

https://www.sosj.org.au/god-is-a-person-called-hope/

Membership

Becoming a Sister of Saint Joseph A woman considering membership in the Congregation as a Sister of Saint Joseph, after …

https://www.sosj.org.au/responding-together/ways-of-responding/membership/