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Religious life

Vocations of religious life:

Through my vocation I have the ability to inspire all people to build a better relationship with God. In doing so, we are all creating a better world that moves closer to the image and likeness of Jesus.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth supports the work and services of religious women’s institutes. These institutes provide pathways for women seeking to answer God’s unique call as nuns working within convents or monasteries.

The institutions also support those seeking a vocation as sisters who engage in many different kinds of work, most often for people who are in great need.

Please note this list of religious women’s institutes will continue to be updated. A full list can also be viewed on the Archdiocese of Perth’s website here. 

Religious women's institute

The Sisters of St. Joseph of the Apparition (SJA)

The Sister of St. Joseph of the Apparition was founded by St Emilie de Vialar in 1832 in Gaillac, France. The sisterhood was introduced to Australia in the Diocese of Perth from Marseilles, France, by Bishop Joseph Serra OSB in 1855. 

The sisters strive to give a personal and community witness of love and the joy of living.

The sisters also:

  • proclaim Jesus Christ as “Good News” for our world
  • intercede in prayer for the searching and questioning of young people in today’s society
  • promote religious vocations

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Little Sisters of the Poor

Little Sisters of the Poor (LSP) was founded by Saint Jeanne Jugan in 1839 in Saint Servan, France. The sisterhood was introduced to Australia in the Archdiocese of Melbourne from France by Archbishop James Goold OSA in 1884. The first Little Sister of the Poor in the WA community was  established at Adelaide Terrace, Perth, from Sydney, NSW in 1920. 

Their vision is to contribute to the Culture of Life by nurturing communities where each person is valued, the solidarity of the human family and the wisdom of age are celebrated, and the compassionate love of Christ is shared with all.

For more information, please contact:

  • Sr. Mary Lourdes 
  • Email (preferred): srmarylourdes11@gmail.com   
  • Tel: (08)  9443 3155
  • Address:  2 Rawlins Street , Glendalough W.A. 6016
  • Postal address: P.O.Box 200 , Mount Hawthorn 6915, Australia.
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