The memory of last year’s Jubilee celebration remains vivid in my heart, and I trust it will continue to shape me—not only as something to look back on, but as a call to move forward, living in the providence and grace of God, the source of all jubilation 150 years ago and throughout this ongoing journey of grace and gratitude. I have witnessed and experienced the joy reflected in the faces of so many people who have been, and continue to be, part of this 150-year journey, bo

It is part of my nature to be a “hands-on” person. When I think about an event like a Jubilee, my organising mode switches on and, together with those responsible and the co-opted team, I see what needs to be done, who can do it, and when it needs to be completed. The time of the Jubilee was no different. Yet, I have come to realise that being “hands-on” is not only about doing things; it is also about being deeply involved through prayer. The visible work may help prepare th

2025 was a particularly significant year for me, marked by three Jubilee celebrations: the Jubilee of the Church, the Jubilee of our Congregation, and the 25th Jubilee of Religious Life for myself and Sr Jeremiah and our Sisters in formation. It became a year of celebration in multiple dimensions, both personally and within the wider life of the Church and congregation. Across the various gatherings, pilgrimages, and celebrations in Australia and Rome, I experienced a deep se

For me the most memorable moment and experience was the Jubilee Mass, the 150 Years Video "Guided by Grace “ and the Celebration at the Hall. Everything was so meticulously planned and carried out seamlessly, naturally, and perfectly. The Mass with all the visiting Sisters, and the welcome talk by Sr Margaret was so touching and beautiful. I felt so privileged to be a part of this amazing work of the Holy Spirit, that extended and blessed the work so gloriously, begun b