Ten Years in the Bush! With Julian Tenison Woods
‘Ten Years in the Bush! With Julian Tenison Woods’ is a book written by Anne Player rsj focusing on our congregational co-founder, Father Julian Tenison Woods, and his time in Penola, South Australia from 1857 to 1867.
Fr Julian Tenison Woods: First Director of Catholic Education in South Australia
People easily identify Father Julian Tenison Woods as first parish priest of Penola SA, co-founder of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, renowned scientist and naturalist, gifted speaker, artist, musician, poet and author. However, his personal contribution to education is often overlooked.
Our Father Founder – Julian Tenison Woods
Father Julian Tenison Woods, whose death anniversary occurs on 7 October, had a friend named William Henry Archer (1825-1909), and we can glean from some letters from Julian how famously these two men got along – giving us a glimpse into Julian’s life and insights into a friendship.
Fr Julian Tenison Woods in the Northern Territory, 140 Years On
The months June to October 2026, mark the 140th anniversary of Father Julian Tenison Woods’ time in the Northern Territory. His death on 7 October 1889 occurred within three years of his leaving Darwin.
Julian Tenison Woods in Java: Scientist and Traveller
An amazing traveller, an amazing scientist, and an amazing priest. We remember Father Julian Tenison Woods on the anniversary of his death on 7 October with an article about his travels to Java.
Remembering Father Julian Tenison Woods
As we commemorate the anniversary of Father Julian Tenison Woods’ death on 7 October 1889, we remember how highly respected he is for his scientific knowledge and his care for creation.
The St John Vianney and Fr Julian Tenison Woods Connection
As we celebrate National Vocations Awareness Week (2–9 August), we also mark the feast of St John Vianney with a reflection on his connection to Fr Julian Tenison Woods and Fr Julian’s vocation journey.
New book on Julian Tenison Woods launched
A new book on our Congregational co-founder, Father Julian Tenison Woods, entitled ‘Julian Tenison Woods, The Human Journey: Priest, Founder, Friend’ was recently launched.
Event: Still Relevant? Fr Julian Tenison Woods in the 21st Century
The Australian Catholic Historical Society will be hosting a talk featuring our Congregational co-founder Father Julian Tenison Woods titled ‘Still Relevant? Fr Julian Tenison Woods in the Twenty-First Century’ on 21 June.
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.