On this feast of St Joseph, we recall Pope Francis’ words in the Apostolic Letter Patris Corde (With a Father’s Heart) which offer the life and character of St Joseph as an inspiration to a suffering world.
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.
