Sr Carmel Moore reports that ninety eight years after the first Sisters of St Joseph arrived in Charlestown, sadly the time had come for the Sisters to leave a much-loved and much-valued community.
A recent audit by ACSL found that the Sisters of St Joseph, Lochinvar had achieved full implementation of the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards for children and adults at risk.
Wellbeing Economy is a conversation package developed by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart with the Sisters of St Joseph Lochinvar to encourage discussion, about the place of the economy in society.
NAIDOC Week each year, gives us the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the histories and cultures of our First Peoples. Sr Christine recalls celebrating the week in Kununurra during her years in the Kimberleys.
During Catholic Schools Week in the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese the Sisters of St Joseph Emmaus Award for outstanding leadership in faith was presented by Sr Patricia McCarthy to Elizabeth Stokes.
Every year, the King’s Birthday Honours List names people from all walks of life in Australia. They are recognised for their generous service to our society. This year, the list includes two Sisters of St Joseph.
In this Jubilee Year of Hope, as we mark the 10th Anniversary of the encyclical, Laudato Si, we have been pleased to support the efforts our diocese is making to repair past damage to our environment.
St Patrick’s School Lochinvar recently celebrated the installation of two beautiful stained glass windows, gifted to the school by the Sisters in recognition of its 140 year history as a Josephite school.
Climate Casualties is a conversation package developed by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart in collaboration with the Sisters of St Joseph Lochinvar to spark discussion, inform, and inspire people of hope.
Sr Carmel Moore, who attended the Farewell to Perthville event on 23 March 2025, reflects on the crucial role Perthville played in the Josephite story and its significance for Lochinvar Sisters.
