A story to inspire…

When you visit the Josephite Mission and History Centre you enter the site where a unique story has been unfolding for over a hundred years. It is a story which began with a dream shared by Mary MacKillop and Julian Tenison Woods at Penola, South Australia in 1866. The Centre was formerly the Mother House of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in Tasmania. It was established as such in 1907.

What’s On

Christian Meditation

every Tuesday 10.00 a.m.

Lectio Divina

Lectio 2nd Thursday of the month 10.00 a.m.

Christmas in Focus – Day of Reflection 2 December 2024 (10.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.)

As we move into Advent you are invited to join a day of praying, reflecting and sharing in readiness for the feast of Christmas.
2024 Christmas in focus

Images of God Day of Reflection

You are warmly invited to a day of discovery through exploring our old, current and emerging images of God and God’s presence in our lives. Input, facilitated by Belinda Chapman, Spiritual Director and Facilitator of the Ignatian Exercises, will creatively encourage and invite us to times of personal reflection, prayer and inner quiet throughout the day.
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Hours of Operation

The centre is open to the public on weekdays between 10am and 4pm and by appointment weekends and public holidays. Phone us on (03) 6228 1628 to arrange a tour of the facilities for groups.

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Support our Work

You are invited to donate to the ongoing works of the Sisters of Saint Joseph including this centre. Your contribution will help to support our facilities and programs that do not receive other funding.

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67 Clare Street, New Town, TAS, 7008

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Contact Us

Access to the front of the Centre is via 67 Clare Street. Disabled access is best via the Sacred Heart College Primary Campus playground at the back of the building.

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phone (03) 6228 1628
mail 67 Clare Street, New Town. TAS. 7008

From humble beginnings.

The Sisters of Saint Joseph were founded by Mary MacKillop and Julian Tenison Woods in Penola, South Australia in 1866.

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