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World Health Day 2026

On 7 April, the World Health Organization (WHO) launches its year-long World Health Day campaign celebrating the power of scientific collaboration to protect the health of people, animals, plants and the planet.

https://www.sosj.org.au/world-health-day-2026/

Easter Message 2026

This Easter we pray for that Peace that the world cannot give! Sr Josephine Dubiel rsj, Congregational Leader, shares an Easter reflection.

https://www.sosj.org.au/easter-message-2026/

Reflection on Holy Week (Mahal na Araw)

Melinda’s reflection on Holy Week (Mahal na Araw) takes her back to her childhood in the Philippines, where her family has always been devout and active members of the Catholic faith.

https://www.sosj.org.au/reflection-on-holy-week/

St Joseph: An Enduring Source of Inspiration

The life of St Joseph inspired the lives of our co-founders St Mary MacKillop and Fr Julian Tenison Woods, and continues to inspire the Josephite community. Helen shares how St Joseph inspires her, a Josephite Companion.

https://www.sosj.org.au/st-joseph-enduring-source-of-inspiration/

Earth Hour 2026: Marking 20 Years of Global Climate Action

Earth Hour 2026, set to take place on Saturday, 28 March 2026 at 8:30pm local time, marks a major milestone: the 20th anniversary of one of the world’s largest grassroots environmental campaigns.

https://www.sosj.org.au/earth-hour-2026/

Do not be afraid! God is with you!

On 25 March, we celebrate the feast of the Annunciation. As Sr Michele shares, this feast “is actually the announcement of God becoming human like us. It is the beginning of the Incarnation, the greatest occurrence of God with us.”

https://www.sosj.org.au/annunciation-feast-26/

International Day of Forests and World Water Day

Each year, the global community pauses to recognise two vital observances: the International Day of Forests on 21 March and World Water Day on 22 March.

https://www.sosj.org.au/international-day-forests-world-water-day/

Remembering Father Julian Tenison Woods on World Poetry Day

As we observe World Poetry Day on 21 March, we remember our co-founder Fr Julian Tenison Woods – a poet.

https://www.sosj.org.au/jtw-world-poetry-day/

A Josephite Heart – Celebrating 160 Years

On 19 March 2026, we celebrate 160 years of Josephite living. We reflect on the meaning of our shared life in this world which is undergoing many crises.

https://www.sosj.org.au/josephite-heart-celebrating-160-years/

A Home for Every Neighbour Campaign

‘A Home for Every Neighbour’ is a 150-day advocacy campaign responding to Australia’s housing and homelessness crisis. The Josephite Justice Network shares more information and how you can get involved.

https://www.sosj.org.au/home-for-every-neighbour-campaign/