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Advent Opportunities with Mary MacKillop Spirituality Ministry

With the season of Advent fast approaching, the Mary MacKillop Spirituality Ministry has many retreats, reflection days and events on offer.

https://www.sosj.org.au/advent-opportunities-with-mmsm/

Advent Reflection – Year A

On 30 November 2025, we begin a new Church year. The new Church year begins with the season of Advent, and the readings are taken from Year A.

https://www.sosj.org.au/advent-reflection-year-a-2025/

Seasons of Grace: Praying with Mary MacKillop (Advent) by Genevieve Ryan rsj – Prayer book

https://www.sosj.org.au/resource/seasons-of-grace-praying-with-mary-mackillop-advent-prayer-book/

AJASS South-East Cluster pilgrimage to Tasmania

In early September, eight schools from the South-East Cluster of the AJASS (Association of Josephite Affiliated Secondary Schools) network began their annual pilgrimage through Tasmania, visiting places central to the Josephite story.

https://www.sosj.org.au/ajass-se-cluster-pilgrimage-tas/

Carried by Hope: International Youth Day Reflection

The 2026 theme for International Youth Day, ‘Different Contexts, Common Aspirations’, recognises that while all young people have different lived experiences, we all share the same hopes.

https://www.sosj.org.au/carried-by-hope-international-youth-day-reflection/

Julian Tenison Woods: A Pilgrim of Hope

On 7 October, the Sisters celebrate the life of their Father Founder, Julian Tenison Woods. In this Jubilee year, we are invited to reflect on how Julian’s journey exemplifies the spirit of being a ‘Pilgrim of Hope’.

https://www.sosj.org.au/jtw-pilgrim-of-hope/

Approval of Josephite Federation 1967

Journey of the Josephite Federation The approval of the Josephite Federation came in the form of a Decree of Establishment …

https://www.sosj.org.au/founded-to-respond/timeline/approval-of-josephite-federation-1967/

New South Wales 1872

Just six years after their founding in 1866 in Penola, South Australia, at the invitation of Bishop Matthew Quinn of …

https://www.sosj.org.au/founded-to-respond/timeline/new-south-wales/

Eldering

Eldering is a conscious, active evolutionary process involving deep personal and social transformation as we move through and beyond mid-life. …

https://www.sosj.org.au/responding-to-need/eldering/

First JAG Gathering for 2025

February marked the first catch up of the Josephite Action Group (JAG), an opportunity to welcome fresh faces to the group, and catch up with existing members.

https://www.sosj.org.au/first-jag-gathering-2025/