First steps towards the Foundation of the Order
Father Julian Tenison Woods: First steps towards foundation—little did they then dream On 19 March 1866, Julian Woods and Mary …
Why Did Fr Julian Woods Found the Josephites?
In the year 1866 Father Julian Woods, aided by Mary MacKillop, founded the Sisters of Saint Joseph in Penola, South …
Peter – The Youngest MacKillop
Born at Merri Creek, Victoria in 1857, the eighth and youngest of the MacKillop children was baptised Peter in his parish church of St Paul’s Coburg.
Welcome Weekend 2025
A Welcome Weekend took place at the end of Refugee Week, facilitated by the Josephite Justice Network and Josephite Action Group volunteers who hosted families from the House of Welcome.
ATSI Sunday and NAIDOC Week 2025
As we gather this Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday (6 July), we pause to honour this sacred day set apart in the life of the Church – a day that recognises and celebrates the deep faith, culture, and enduring presence of the First Peoples of this land.
Mary MacKillop
Mary Helen MacKillop (1842-1909) was born on 15 January 1842 in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the eldest of eight children of Alexander …
Fr Julian and the Sacred Heart
Sr Carmel Jones rsj shares a reflection on the connection between Fr. Julian Tenison Woods and the Sacred Heart.
Our Eco-Heroes
Josephites have done and are doing much in the ecological space. The implementation of the Explore~Embrace~Embody Laudato Si’ Action Plan …
Mary Ryan rsj and Carmel Moore rsj awarded Order of Australia Medal
The Sisters of Saint Joseph are delighted to announce that Mary Ryan rsj and Carmel Moore rsj have each been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List for services to the Catholic Church of Australia.
Refugee Week 2025 Reflection
Emilia Nicholas of the Josephite Justice Network reflects on Refugee Week and this year’s powerful theme: Finding Freedom: Diversity in Community.