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Each year, the global community pauses to recognise two vital observances: the International Day of Forests on 21 March and World Water Day on 22 March.

On 19 March 2026, we celebrate 160 years of Josephite living. We reflect on the meaning of our shared life in this world which is undergoing many crises.

This year on the feast of St Joseph (19 March), we remember and give thanks for the foundation of the Congregation by Saint Mary MacKillop and Father Julian Tenison Woods – 160 years ago in 1866, in Penola, South Australia.

The World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement led by Christian women who welcome you to join in prayer and action for peace and justice. A group of Nigerian women provides the program for 2026.

Student leaders from thirty Josephite affiliated schools across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand gathered at Mary MacKillop Place, North Sydney and Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre, Baulkham Hills for the annual JJAMM gathering.

After 144 years, St Joseph’s Convent, North Goulburn has begun a new life as an extension of the aged care provided by Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT).

On Sunday, 1 February 2026 at the Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel in North Sydney, the Sisters gathered to celebrate a Mass for Handing on Leadership.

We celebrate the birth of our co-founder, Saint Mary MacKillop on 15 January. Learn about Mary’s life from her birth.

The Australian Catholic University has a website titled, Biographical Dictionary of Australian Catholic Educators, which features Father Julian Tenison Woods as the first Director of Catholic Education in South Australia.

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.