The Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Sion is a Catholic organisation of vowed women.

The Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Sion is a Catholic organisation of vowed women.

Our beliefs stem from the Scriptures, and branch out, in welcome, towards the whole of Creation.

The way we are – our work, relationships, study, leisure and prayer – is shaped by our commitment as religious women. The Sion charism, our guiding inspiration, primes us to be open to others and reach out with love, but also stretches us to question, face challenges with courage and, at times, cross boundaries.

The ministries we are involved in include: building peace through interfaith dialogue, teaching, social and environmental justice work, parish involvement and prayer.

We invite you to explore our life of commitment to the Church, the Jewish people and a world of justice, peace and love.

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Gaza and the Holy Land

The sisters of Our Lady of Sion stand by the people of Gaza and the Holy Land in …

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Redevelopment of Our Lady of Sion Convent, Sale

Redevelopment is underway of the historic Our Lady of Sion convent and school campus site in Sale, Australia. …

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“New things I now declare…”

Recently, members of Our Lady of Sion College in Box Hill, Australia community gathered for prayer. The occasion was to mark the transition of the College governance…

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Explore early Christianity in the Eternal City

A course next January 2026 in Rome will contextualise early Christian writings connected to the city, focusing on …

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ConnecSion: coming together where the story began

Religious congregations with a membership scattered around the world face both beautiful blessings and a tapestry of diverse …

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ICCJ member organisations gather in Warsaw

CCJ delegates from 23 countries came together in Warsaw to learn from each other in Jewish-Christian dialogue and …

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“Here I am, Lord”: perpetual vows in Brazil

Born and raised in São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil, Sister Lúcia is the fourth of five siblings and the …

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Walking for truth and justice in Victoria, Australia

Three Sion sisters came out in solidarity with First Nations people by joining part of a 400-kilometre “Walk …

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Sister Maria’s vow for life

Sr. Maria Odor Malau was surrounded by family, friends and Sisters of Notre Dame de Sion as she …

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Passing the flame: young sisters deepen their roots in Sion’s history

In a world whose chaotic present prevails, sisters of Notre Dame de Sion recently paused to look back, …

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Peace of Pentecost – the fruit of living in the Spirit!

In the biblical text from John 20:19-22, we can see a close connection between the peace of Christ …

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Pope Leo XIV inaugural mass

On behalf of women religious, Sr Oonah O’Shea, NDS, took part in the inaugural mass held for Pope …

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“Beacon of light” – Sr Oonah O’Shea, NDS, is new UISG President

“Let us move forward together, committed to our Church and to our God, as women called to be …

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A joyful welcome to Pope Leo XIV

As the bells of St. Peter’s proclaim the news, we join the universal Church in embracing the election …

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In memory of Pope Francis

Amidst the joy of Easter, with deep sorrow and profound gratitude we mourn the death of Pope Francis. …

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