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Celebrating a legacy in Goulburn

After 144 years, St Joseph’s Convent, North Goulburn has begun a new life as an extension of the aged care provided by Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT).

https://www.sosj.org.au/celebrating-legacy-goulburn/

A Lenten Reflection

Lent (from Ash Wednesday – 18 February 2026) is a time in the Church’s calendar when we prepare for the celebration of the great feast of the Resurrection. It is a time which offers us the opportunity to reflect on our practices of prayer, almsgiving and fasting.

https://www.sosj.org.au/lenten-reflection-26/

Applications Open: Mary MacKillop Today Grants Programs 2026

Mary MacKillop Today (an incorporated work of the Sisters of Saint Joseph) is pleased to announce that applications for their Grants Programs are now open!

https://www.sosj.org.au/mmt-grants-programs-26/

St Bakita’s Day – The International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking

Annually on 8 February, on the feast of Saint Josephine Bakhita, we commemorate the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking.

https://www.sosj.org.au/st-bakitas-day-the-international-day-of-prayer-and-awareness-against-human-trafficking/

Sisters Celebrate Golden and Diamond Jubilees

Twenty-eight Sisters of Saint Joseph from across the Congregation have celebrated their Golden and Diamond Jubilees marking 50 years and 60 years since their first profession.

https://www.sosj.org.au/sisters-celebrate-golden-and-diamond-jubilees/

The Anniversary of Mary MacKillop’s Beatification

With gratitude, Sr Diane looks back to the beatification of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, beatified on 19 January 1995 by Pope John Paul II.

https://www.sosj.org.au/anniversary-mary-mackillop-beatification/

The Birth of Mary MacKillop 1842

We celebrate the birth of our co-founder, Saint Mary MacKillop on 15 January. Learn about Mary’s life from her birth.

https://www.sosj.org.au/mary-mackillop-birth-1842/

Epiphany: Let’s continue to be Pilgrims of Hope!

While the Jubilee Year concludes on feast of the Epiphany, our journey as pilgrims of hope does not! Like the Magi, we continue to seek Christ in and through the events of each day.

https://www.sosj.org.au/epiphany-pilgrims-of-hope/

New Year, New Beginnings: Welcoming the Journey Ahead

New Year is a symbolic doorway, inviting us to leave behind what no longer serves us and embrace the promise of what lies ahead.

https://www.sosj.org.au/new-year-new-beginnings-2026/

Give the Gift of a Brighter Future This Christmas

This Christmas, give the gift of quality education for young people in Timor-Leste. Learn how Mary MacKillop Today’s Inclusive Early Education program is supporting children, families and communities in rural areas.

https://www.sosj.org.au/christmas-mary-mackillop-today/