The Sisters of Saint Joseph have congratulated 24 Sisters from across the congregation who are this year celebrating their Golden and Diamond Jubilees, marking 50 years and 60 years since their first profession.
The Sisters gathered at Mary MacKillop Place in North Sydney, where they celebrated with other Sisters, family and friends.
Congregational leader Sr Monica Cavanagh welcomed the Jubilarians, Sisters and guests to the celebrations.
The Jubilarians were invited to renew their vows by Sr Monica, and their renewed commitment was met with applause from the Congregation.
“Fifty and 60 years ago these Sisters embarked on a journey,” Sr Monica said.
“Like St Joseph our patron, they took risks, travelling to unfamiliar places of mission, sometimes to unknown borders to serve the most vulnerable in our world. They have remained ever faithful to the Gospel call in the Josephite way.
“Their commitment to mission entrusted to us as Josephites has taken them across the highways and byways of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand and at times beyond, to serve the needs of God’s people.
“Between them they have educated thousands of children, extended hands of welcome in various pastoral settings, worked alongside our Indigenous brothers and sisters, worked as advocates for justice and served in leadership roles in the Congregation.
Diamond Jubilarian Sr Lyndall Brown rsj feels an overwhelming sense of gratitude for her 60-year journey.
“I have been so blessed,” Sr Lyndall said. “I have had many opportunities for personal nourishment throughout my Josephite life which has enabled me to walk alongside others on their life journey.
“Underpinning my life has been the quest for the Sacred and a desire to empower others to live their life more fully and freely.”
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Sisters Celebrate Golden and Diamond Jubilees (Sisters of Saint Joseph)
