Preparations for Catalyst Clemente Program
Planning for the  Catalyst Clemente program to begin in Newcastle has been underway over the last 18 months. This week saw potential students and community agencies coming together for an Information sharing session on Nov 17 (see Photo) in preparation for commencement on March 9 2009. The key partners with Australian Catholic University are Sisters of St Joseph, Lochinvar and Mission Australia with the strong support of Catholic Care and the Catholic School Office. The first unit to be taught at the Catholic Care Centre in Hunter St Newcastle will be Introduction to Ethics.  For full details see the Catalyst Clemente Program.

Visit of Josephite Associates, November 8, 2008
On Saturday November 8,  Josephite Associates from Sydney and the Central Coast as well as Newcastle and Tamworth, visited Lochinvar to learn more of the history of Josephite life and mission in this diocese.   See Letters and  Photos

Death of Sr Carmel Markham
Our dear Sister, Carmel Markham, died peacefully on Sunday morning, 2 November 2008 in St Joseph's Nursing Home, Sandgate. Her obituary is attached.

St Joseph's School, Merriwa - Celebrates 125 Years
On Sunday October 26, 2008, the Catholic community of St Anne’s Parish Merriwa celebrated 125 years of their parish school, St Joseph’s. Click here for Sr Patricia’s address.  See St Joseph’s School website http://merwa.mn.catholic.edu.au  and photos.

13th General Chapter
The 13th Chapter of the Sisters of St Joseph Lochinvar took place during the period October 13 - 24, 2008.  Click here for Daily Reports

125th Anniversary - St Joseph's, Lochinvar
2008 marks the 125th anniversary of the foundation of the Congregation.
Click here for details of celebrations.

Extensions to St Clare's High School, Taree
Early in August, the additions to St Clare's were opened and blessed by Bishop Michael, and a Memorial Garden was dedicated to the Sisters of St Joseph who had taught at the school. Various buildings were dedicated to Sisters. Click for     Message to the Sisters  and  Photos

Religious Life: A Gift to the Church
Sr Patricia Egan, Congregational Leader, was invited to speak about religious life on the Feast of Blessed Mary MacKillop.   
Click here for an edited version of her reflection.

Death of Sr. Miriam Nicey
Our dear Sr. Miriam died peacefully in Concord Hospital on
5th August 2008. Miriam was born 102 years ago in Denman.
Her funeral was held at Lochinvar on August 12th. Her Obituary
is attached.

Death of Sr. Jean Marie Cross
Our dear Sr. Jean Marie died suddenly on the morning of 31st
July at the Elizabeth Gates Nursing Home, Singleton.
Her funeral was held at Lochinvar on Wednesday 6th July. 
Her Obituary is attached.
 

WYD08 - Visit by Pope Benedict XVI
Visit by Pope Benedict XVI to the Mary MacKillop Memorial
 Chapel 17.7.08 Video is in two parts, click here for Part 1  and 
 Part 2
 

Death of Sr. Winniefred Fittock
Sr. Winniefred died very peacefully on 5th July 2008 in the Mercy
Nursing Home in Singleton. Her funeral was held at Lochinvar on
8th July 2008.
Click here for the Obituary and Words of Remembrance by Sr. Clare Conroy.
 

New Josephite Website
A new combined Josephite website has been launched in time for
World Youth Day 08.   www.josephite.org.au
 

Josephite Leader's Social Action Office
The Sisters of St Joseph of Lochinvar endorse the statement
 made on behalf of Josephite sisters across Australia marking
the first anniversary of the announcement of the Northern
Territory Emergency Response. Click Here
 

Catalyst Newcastle Partners
Promoting social inclusion to those who are marginalized and disadvantaged.  For more details on Catalyst, its Partners
and How to Become a Learning Partner, Click Here


Congratulations
Mary Jackson has been presented with the Paul Harris International Rotary Award for her service to the Merriwa community.  Well done Mary! Official Photos
 

World Youth Day 2008
Read the latest WYD News and also the full address presented at the Tenison Woods Education Centre Annual Dinner by Jenni Winters.   
Jenni is a member of the Jesuit WYD08 Team.
 

Lochinvar's Dilley Library  is Online Click here
This small theological library supports the work of the Tenison Woods Education
Centre.
 

Penola House
Penola House was officially opening on March 25 2008. Read about the History
of Penola House,  Sr Betty's Opening Address as well as view the Photo Gallery
 

Kim Barnes's Final Profession
Click here for a Photographic Record of this Special Occasion.

We Remember
Sr Helen McLoughlin   1911 - 2008
Sr Marie Therese Fahey   1925 - 2007
 

Lochinvar and All Saints College Reunion - 31st August 2008