Vale Beryl Gleeson MSS

Vale Beryl Gleeson MSS

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Beryl Gleeson MSS died on Monday 19 June, aged 88 years. We extend our condolences to Beryl’s family and friends, and to our community of women who are mourning the loss of this wonderful woman. The funeral for Beryl...
Betwixt darkness and light

Betwixt darkness and light

In this powerful and poignant reflection, Corrie van den Bosch MSS contemplates all that we hold, between the light and dark of our world, and our experiences as created beings. A visit to Port Arthur, on the Tasman Peninsula, on Tasmania’s east coast, reminds...
Lorraine Groves MSS shares some of her Principles of Life

Lorraine Groves MSS shares some of her Principles of Life

Over the past 12 months, we MSS have been documenting our stories and reflections on video, as a way of keeping our thoughts and memories, and spirit alive. We’ve reflected on the following questions: (1) What drew you to the MSS? (2) What has been the main...
MSS on video sharing their reflections

MSS on video sharing their reflections

For almost 80 years, the MSS has been a presence of God’s love and friendship in the lives of countless people whom we’ve met on the highways and byways of Australia and beyond. At its peak, we had more than 55 women in our community. Today, there are 21 of us—11  in...