Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart
@sosj.org.au
The Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart are women who continue God’s mission by immersing themselves in the midst of life to empower others for life and bring hope. "I have come that you may have life… Jn 10:10" The Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart (also known as Josephites) is a religious Congregation which was founded in Penola, South Australia in 1866, by an Australian woman, Mary MacKillop, and an English priest, Reverend Julian E Tenison Woods. The Sisters were a uniquely Australian group of women, who had been drawn from all levels of colonial society to meet a wide variety of needs. These included the education of children in outback areas, and the provision of homes for orphaned children, care for unmarried mothers and shelter for aged and homeless people. The Sisters of Saint Joseph were significantly different from other groups of nuns living in Australia during the late nineteenth century. They went out in small groups of two or three to country areas where there was often no established Catholic Church structure. They continue to live among the people, sharing their daily lives and responding to today’s needs. Today there are over 500 Sisters of Saint Joseph living in communities in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Peru and Brazil. These Sisters are engaged in pastoral work as well as in professional roles which include teaching, administration, social services, law, psychology, nursing, aged care, community development, adult education and support for new arrivals in Australia and New Zealand.
Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart's Company Logos
Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart's Brand Colors
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#3F9F97
Keppel
63, 159, 151
175, 43, 44
60, 0, 5, 38
#81C784
De York
129, 199, 132
123, 38, 64
35, 0, 34, 22
#002F5F
Midnight Blue
0, 47, 95
210, 100, 19
100, 51, 0, 63
About Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart
The Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart are committed to continuing God's mission by immersing themselves in the lives of others, empowering them, and bringing hope. With a rich historical timeline and a deep connection to their founders, Saint Mary MacKillop and Father Julian Tenison Woods, this brand is dedicated to making a difference. Offering various ministries and mission work, the Sisters of Saint Joseph contribute to issues such as safeguarding and professional standards.
They are actively involved in the Redress Scheme and have a Reconciliation Action Plan for 2023-2025. With a focus on advocacy and social justice, they also promote the Laudato Si' Campaign, inspiring environmental awareness and action. Within their organization, Mary MacKillop Today and St.
Anthony's Family Care provide support and care to those in need. They offer retreats and pilgrimages for spiritual growth and have a range of resources available through their online store and database. As a brand, the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart are driven by their devotion to their founders, their commitment to making the world a better place, and their ongoing journey of reconciliation with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Company type
Nonprofit
Year founded
1866
Company size
51-200 employees
