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Sr Margaret Ng receives Anti Trafficking Award

Congratulations to Sister Margaret Ng who has been awarded the Sisters’ Anti Trafficking Servant Leadership Laureate Award for 2025 at the annual Sisters’ Anti Trafficking Awards (SATA), held in Lusaka, Zambia on 21 November.

https://www.sosj.org.au/sr-margaret-ng-receives-anti-trafficking-award/

Hope Illuminated – Christmas Lights at Mary MacKillop Place

Mary MacKillop Place, located in North Sydney, is opening for its inaugural Christmas lights event, ‘Hope Illuminated – Christmas Lights at Mary MacKillop Place’ in December.

https://www.sosj.org.au/hope-illuminated-christmas-lights-mmp/

Jubilee 2025: Choirs

From 22-23 November, we celebrate the Jubilee of Choirs. As Renate Cassis shares, “Choirs in general possess remarkable power and a certain kind of magic when gathered. Whether it’s the grandeur of a concert choir, or the simplicity of a small parish group, they both bring unity and a sense of sacredness.”

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

Happy Birthday Fr Julian Tenison Woods

On his birthday, we pause in sacred reflection to honour the life and legacy of Father Julian Tenison Woods, born 15 November 1832 in London.

https://www.sosj.org.au/happy-birthday-fr-julian-tenison-woods/

World Day of the Poor: A Call to Compassion

In this Jubilee year, we jointly commemorate the World Day of the Poor and the Jubilee of the Poor on 16 November. Read about the work that Mary MacKillop Today is doing to help create opportunities so that every child has the chance to thrive.

https://www.sosj.org.au/world-day-of-the-poor-25/

November Prayer Intention: For the prevention of suicide

For November, the Pope’s prayer intention is to pray “that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts may find the support, care and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life”.

https://www.sosj.org.au/november-prayer-intention-for-the-prevention-of-suicide/

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/