Trustees Of The Sisters Of St Joseph Of Goulburn

The Trustees Of The Sisters Of St Joseph Of Goulburn is a nonprofit Catholic religious organization associated with the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, commonly known as the Josephites. Founded in 1866 in Penola, South Australia, the congregation has played a significant role in education, social welfare, and missionary work throughout Australia and beyond.

History and Mission

The Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart were established with a mission to provide education and support to underprivileged children and communities, particularly in rural and remote areas. The Goulburn branch of the Sisters of St Joseph continues this legacy by managing various ministries and charitable activities aligned with the congregation's values of faith, hope, and charity.

Activities and Ministries

One notable ministry overseen by the Trustees is the MacKillop House and Conference Centre. This facility serves as a residential community for young women studying in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), providing accommodation as well as spiritual and communal support. The Centre also functions as a venue for conferences and retreats connected to the Sisters' work and ethos.

The organization also has a history of mission work, including involvement in Papua New Guinea, where Sisters from Goulburn have contributed to community development and education initiatives.

Additionally, the Sisters maintain traditional religious practices and routines, such as daily prayers, Mass, and communal duties, reflecting the congregation’s enduring commitment to spiritual life and service.

Governance and Legal Status

The Trustees Of The Sisters Of St Joseph Of Goulburn is registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) under ABN 57 947 853 355 R R 0001. The organization operates within the framework of Australian nonprofit law, managing its activities to uphold the charitable and religious objectives of the Sisters of St Joseph.

This organization continues to embody the spirit and mission of its founders, promoting education, social justice, and community support in line with Catholic values[1][2][3][4][5].

[1] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/a1030dec-38af-e811-a963-000d3ad24077/documents/20b36ac5-45c8-e811-a963-000d3ad24a0d [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/7add9a5e-39af-e811-a962-000d3ad24a0d/documents/44d29e66-625a-e911-a980-000d3ad02a61 [3] https://www.gg.org.au/charity/57947853355/trustees-of-the-sisters-of-st-joseph-of-goulburn [4] https://www.sosj.org.au/announcement/new-south-wales-foundations-go-to-papua-new-guinea/ [5] https://www.marymackillopplace.org.au/resource/sisters-daily-routine-for-novices-and-postulants-2/