Our group is one of five forming the Australian-New Zealand Federation of the Sisters of St Joseph. These groups are

• Perthville, NSW
• New Zealand
• Goulburn, NSW
• Lochinvar, NSW
• Tasmania

Each of these groups was founded from Perthville, and until 1962 had functioned as totally autonomous groups with little contact with one another.

The formation of the Federation, while protecting that autonomy, brought about many material and psychological benefits.

Since 1962, our group has shared in

• Federation missions in Papua-New Guinea
• Formation and education programmes
• Shared consultation and experience

The most recent Federation Meeting was held in Whanganui, New Zealand, from 23 to 26 April 2008.  The photo shows some of the Federation members on the balcony at Mt St Joseph.

Below are Federation Executive Officer Sister Jean Cain, Perthville; Federation President Sister Jill Dance, Tasmania; and  Federation Vice-President Marlene Dunn, New Zealand, as they deal with the business part of the gathering.

A Federation Council meets every two years.

For further information see www.josephitefederation.catholic.org.au