We, Missionary Sisters of Service, keep busy in our various communities. We host and attend events, are busy with different projects, and happenings. On this page, you’ll find links to all our latest news and events, reflections and books.
The Missionary Sisters of Service recognise the inherit dignity of all people and are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is safe, supportive, caring and nurturing for all children and adults at risk. In line with new national standards, together...
Friends, it is an absolute joy to share the news that Emeritus Professor Gabrielle McMullen AM, who has served on our MSS Stewardship Council for many years, has received an honorary doctorate from the Australian Catholic University (ACU) in recognition of her...
Friends, it is with deep sadness that we share the news that long-time friend and supporter of the Missionary Sisters of Service (MSS), and our mission entity—formerly the John Wallis Foundation and later Highways and Byways—Mary Wagner, has died, in Toowoomba,...
We're delighted to announce that the April 2025 MSS Newsletter is here, brimming with heartwarming stories and inspiring updates from the Missionary Sisters of Service! Read and download a PDF version, here, or you can read the eNews version here (with the added bonus...
Friends, you may recall our news in December, that the work of our mission entity, Highways and Byways – Healing the Land, Healing Ourselves, Together, is now being done in collaboration with Mary MacKillop Today, the mission entity of the Sisters of St Joseph. This...
It was lovely to receive this update recently from Lorraine Groves MSS who is based in Hobart, Tasmania. Lorraine wrote to our community of women, and we’d like to share it with you: Greetings one and all, Liz Jordan (great-niece of Monica Carroll MSS) and I went to...
The 2024 MSS Scholarship in honour of our 80th anniversary of foundation was awarded in early 2024 to Monique Saywell. This scholarship, which focuses on women and ecological studies, is enabling Monique to undertake a Masters of Pastoral and Spiritual Care through...
On March 8, we mark International Women's Day. On this occasion, we wanted to share with you the journey of Geraldine Vytilingam, an inspiring young woman who the Missionary Sisters of Service (MSS) have known now for some years. Geraldine was the inaugural recipient...
Embark on a thought-provoking journey with Corrie van den Bosch MSS's reflection, 'In the Beginning…', which commences by contemplating the profound significance of the opening words of Genesis. Inspired by a retreat guided by Kate Rigby's 'Meditations on Creation in...
Victorian politicians were given a wake-up call at a recent Speaker’s Breakfast when told modern slavery is almost certainly happening in every electorate in Victoria. The Speakers Breakfast at Parliament House was organised by Legislative Assembly Speaker Maree...
As we settle into the rhythm of a new year, we share this reflection penned by Corrie van den Bosch MSS for the Contemplative Evolution Network. Corrie writes, "You might appreciate the themes it touches on, as I appreciate them and make them my new year’s...
In a spirit of great joy and gratitude, the Missionary Sisters of Services hosted a Christmas gathering at the University of Divinity, Box Hill, on Friday 13 December. The gathering provided an opportunity for the MSS to thank the many people who have ‘joined the...
It's with pleasure that we share our MSS December 2024 eNews with you, packed with out latest news and information. You can also download a printable PDF version of our MSS newsletter, here. You'll read news of our historic change in leadership and governance, where...