Stephen Hart's Sculpture "Conversation"
Peace Park, Bathurst. Photography: P Austin

Sisters who co-ordinate Associates in their respective groups came together recently to share activities and aspirations for this important aspect of Being Josephite in the 21^st Century.  Srs Mary Murphy and Colleen Howe (Goulburn Congregation), Sr Helen Saunders, (NSW Province) and Mrs Ann Clydsdale and Srs Therese Patterson and Jean Cain, (Perthville Congregation), concluded the day with a resolution and date to meet again in 2010 to further the conversation which they had found enlightening and encouraging.  There are increasing connections between Associates co-ordinators wherever they are working in the Australian and New Zealand Associate Groups.  Approaches differ but generally the challenges and joys are common to all and there is an increasing commitment to the Associate Movement in the Church generally.