CHISHOLM HOUSE

Chisholm house is named after Caroline Chisholm and the patron saint is the Holy Spirit. Caroline Chisholm was born in England, married and moved to Sydney in 1838. Caroline assisted the female immigrants. She established the Female Immigrants Home, found work for women and she soon established a dozen employment agencies in rural areas. She went on to push for other reforms, undaunted by the constant battles with authority. She wished to know and follow God’s will. It appears she had no doubts that her work on behalf of young women migrants was divinely inspired.

As she wrote:

“I was impressed with the idea that God had, in a peculiar manner, fitted me for this work.”

The Holy Spirit was sent by God to complete the work of Jesus on earth, and to bring us to the fullness of grace. Jesus’ disciples were called to go into the world and make a difference with the gifts of the spirit. These gifts along with the lessons of Caroline Chisholm remind members of Chisholm House to uphold the core values of Hope, Opportunity and Peace.