Prayers and Quotations

Federation Prayer

O God, you sent your Divine Son to make us one,
so that by this unity we might become one with you.
Grant our sisters the grace of loving unity
with one another, with the Church and with all people.
This we ask of you through Jesus Christ your Son. Amen

“We dare to walk with people who are poor
and those without a voice
with whatever talents & resources we have
& commit ourselves to reject any form of injustice
and take action where we can”.
Mission Statement of the Sisters of St Joseph, Perthville.

“We seek to remain open to present and emerging needs
in order to serve among God’s people whose life experiences challenge & enrich us”.
“A Future & a Hope” A&NZ Federation of Srs of St Joseph Constitutions p 7

“The dignity of all people impels us to work collaboratively.
In our ministries we focus on the sacredness of the human person
With reverence for their cultural and ecological values
As we work for the transformation of Church and society”.
“A Future & a Hope” A&NZ Federation of Srs of St Joseph Constitutions p 8

Perthville Josephites are
Women of Compassion and Hope

“Little did either of us dream what was to spring from so small a beginning”
Mary MacKillop to the Sisters 4th March 1891.

We “live in close association with the people we are called to serve,
building networks of prayer, friendship, service and support”.
Mission Statement of the Sisters of St Joseph, Perthville.