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Jubilee 2025: Education and World Teachers’ Day

This year as we celebrate the Jubilee of the World of Education from 31 October to 2 November, we also celebrate World Teachers’ Day in Australia on 31 October. Sr Jeanette Foxe shares a prayer of gratitude and blessing for teachers.

https://www.sosj.org.au/jubilee-2025-education-and-world-teachers-day/

Sisters of Saint Joseph elect new Congregational Leadership Team

Members of the General Chapter held at the Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre Baulkham Hills, have elected a new Congregational Leadership Team to take forward the vision and directions of the Congregation for the next five years.

https://www.sosj.org.au/sisters-elect-new-congregational-leadership-team/

Recalling the Canonisation of Mary MacKillop – 15 years later

On 17 October 2025, we celebrate 15 years since the canonisation of Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first canonised Saint. Sr Jill Dance shares her experience of this special time.

https://www.sosj.org.au/mary-mackillop-canonisation-15-years-later/

Jubilee 2025: Consecrated Life

From 8-9 October, we celebrate the Jubilee of Consecrated Life. Sr Maureen McDermott shares a reflection for this celebration.

https://www.sosj.org.au/jubilee-2025-consecrated-life/

A Kaleidoscope of Octobers

On 7 October, we annually commemorate the death anniversary of Father Julian Tenison Woods. Reflect on Fr Julian’s life starting from aged 14 as we see him in several Octobers until his death.

https://www.sosj.org.au/jtw-kaleidoscope-of-octobers/

Jubilee 2025: Consolation

Is there the presence of God in Consolation? I believe that Consolation is the living presence of God at the most opportune moment when a human being needs it.

https://www.sosj.org.au/jubilee-2025-consolation/

Josephite Companions celebrate Annie MacKillop

Josephite Companions are women and men who live the Josephite charism of Mary MacKillop and Julian Tenison Woods in our daily lives.

https://www.sosj.org.au/josephite-companions-celebrate-annie-mackillop/

Celebrating the International Day of Charity

Mary MacKillop Today proudly supports International Day of Charity on 5 September to raise awareness about the vital role of charitable work around the world.

https://www.sosj.org.au/international-day-charity/

Mary MacKillop: Role Model and Inspiration to the Josephite Companions

Bernadette Roche, Josephite Companion, shares a reflection on the Feast Day of St Mary MacKillop (8 August).

https://www.sosj.org.au/mmk-role-model-inspiration-josephite-companions/

Mary MacKillop’s connection to the Mary MacKillop Spirituality Ministry

Eamonn Pollard, Director, Mary MacKillop Spirituality Ministry, reflects on the need to be faithful to Mary’s life and vision.

https://www.sosj.org.au/mmk-connection-mary-mackillop-spirituality-ministry/