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National Reconciliation Week 2025

National Reconciliation Week takes place from 27 May – 3 June with the theme Bridging Now to Next. Cassandra Gibbs-Smith shares A Campfire Reflection.

https://www.sosj.org.au/national-reconciliation-week-2025/

Conversion of St Paul

We commemorate the feast of the Conversion of St Paul (previously named Saul) on 25 January annually.

https://www.sosj.org.au/conversion-of-st-paul/

International Day of Education

The International Day of Education, held on 24 January, is a global day that raises awareness about the importance of inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all.

https://www.sosj.org.au/international-day-of-education/

I Can, I Will

Trish and Vin Hindmarsh – Eco-Heroes Profile Caring for Earth and finding a sense of the sacred in all things …

https://www.sosj.org.au/i-can-i-will-eco-hero/

The Communion of Saints

Each year on 1 November, we celebrate the feast of All Saints. In her reflection, Sr Moya Unthank reflects on a different pattern of relationship with the saints.

https://www.sosj.org.au/the-communion-of-saints/

Grandma’s Blessings!

For Grandparents’ Day (26 October) Pauline McGuire, a Josephite Companion, shares a reflection on the joy of becoming a grandparent.

https://www.sosj.org.au/grandmas-blessings/

Recalling the Canonisation of Mary MacKillop – 15 years later

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.

https://www.sosj.org.au/mary-mackillop-canonisation-15-years-later/

Introducing ‘Julian the Genius’

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.

https://www.sosj.org.au/introducing-julian-the-genius/

World Day of Migrants and Refugees: A Jubilee of Welcome, Justice, and Hope

As we celebrate the Jubilee of Migrants from 4-5 October, we also commemorate the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees in the Church.

https://www.sosj.org.au/jubilee-world-day-migrants-refugees/

Jubilee 2025: Catechists

From 26-28 September, we celebrate the Jubilee of Catechists. Sr Rosemary Mitchell shares a reflection for this celebration.

https://www.sosj.org.au/jubilee-2025-catechists/