Our Founding Story
The Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart continue God’s mission by immersing themselves in the midst of life …
Virtual Pilgrimage to mark Flora MacKillop’s Death Anniversary
To mark the anniversary of Flora MacKillop’s (Mary MacKillop’s mother) death on 30 May 1886, you are invited to join in this ‘virtual pilgrimage’ to Eden and Green Cape, New South Wales.
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Laudato Si’
As we commemorate a decade of Pope Francis’ prophetic encyclical on 24 May, Sr Mary-Ann Casanova PhD, Project Officer for the Josephite Laudato Si’ Action Plan Team, reflects with gratitude on this milestone.
Sisters of Saint Joseph Welcome Pope Leo XIV
With the words, “peace be with you all” on 8 May, the newly elected Pope Leo XIV greeted the people assembled in St Peter’s Square and all those tuning in across the world.
Volunteering at Mary MacKillop Place
This year’s National Volunteer Week, held from 19 to 25 May, is a time to celebrate the extraordinary contribution of volunteers across Australia.
Mary goes to Rome: Mary MacKillop Pilgrimage
Like Mary MacKillop, I went to Rome! Mary Baynie, Communications Officer for the Sisters of Saint Joseph, reflects on her Rome pilgrimage while attending the Jubilee of the World of Communications.
A Mother’s Day Reflection
Renate Cassis, Graphic and Digital Designer for the Sisters of Saint Joseph, shares a Mother’s Day reflection.
St Joseph the Worker
The celebration of Saint Joseph the Worker was instituted on 1 May 1955 by Pope Pius XII so that it would coincide with International Workers’ Day or May Day – a celebration of work and workers’ rights coming out the 19th Century industrial revolution.
April Prayer Intention: For the use of the new technologies
Sr Rita Malavisi rsj reflects on the Pope’s April prayer intention: For the use of the new technologies.