It is with great excitement and joy that we, the Missionary Sisters of Service (MSS), an Australian grown congregation of Religious women impacting the lives of people living on the margins, celebrate our 75-year anniversary this Sunday 7 July at St Thomas the Apostle...
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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.
Commemorative cookbook launched in Victoria
“We are celebrating 75 years of story, of history and of being immersed in people’s lives right across this nation,” stated Stancea Vichie, congregational leader of the Missionary Sisters of Service, at the recent launch of the MSS’ commemorative cookbook, Food for...
Catholic Religious Australia expresses condolences to Sri Lankan communities
We are deeply shocked and saddened by the horrific bombings that took place in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, 21 April. In response to these tragic events, a letter of condolence from our Catholic Religious Australia (CRA) President, Monica Cavanagh rsj, has been sent to...
Commemorative Cookbook
In 2019 we celebrate our 75-year anniversary! To mark this special year, we have a number of events throughout the year. We have also released a special commemorative cookbook that contains photos and stories of the MSS over 75 years, plus more than 30 recipes. Food...
Safeguarding Commitment Statement
The Missionary Sisters of Service Community, ‘The MSS Community’, comprising of the Sisters of the MSS and their entities – the Stewardship Council, the Business Finance and Property Committee, and Highways and Byways Ltd – and our partners, staff and volunteers, are...
Upcoming Events
Throughout 2019 we are celebrating our 75-year anniversary! There are a range of upcoming events in honour of this special milestone. MELBOURNE BOOK LAUNCH OF DEAR MOTHER, DEAR FATHER: LETTERS HOME FROM JOHN CORCORAN WALLIS 1927 - 1949 The Melbourne book...
Celebrating our Past – Energising our Present – Open to the Future
July 2018 marked the beginning of the 75th year since the beginning of the Missionary Sisters of Service (MSS). Our celebrations began in November with a pilgrimage to Bruny Island where it all began. A busload of pilgrims, thirteen Sisters and fifteen friends and...