Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross
You may have noticed recent media references to “childless cat-ladies”. By and large, these have been politically spiked, positive neither to women or cats. For a start, the woman of whom I write today was definitely not ‘childless’, for she, Saint Helena as the Church honours her, was the mother of Constantine the Great, the […]
Young Adults and Professionals Pilgrimage to Mary MacKillop Place
Remember we are but travellers here. Mary MacKillop 1867 The above quote by Mary MacKillop is a reminder that this life is temporary and a journey. As we journey through life, we encounter ups and downs which can shape our lives and contribute to who we are. On Sunday 18 August (and in the month […]
Celebrating St Mary MacKillop’s Feast at Mary MacKillop Place
St Mary MacKillop’s feast day is a momentous occasion, and to those of us blessed to call Mary MacKillop Place our workplace, we prepare to ensure everything runs smoothly for the large number of pilgrims who celebrate the feast each year. Every team at Mary MacKillop Place has a crucial role, from organising liturgies to […]
Companions Supporting Companions Webinar
Every year, the Josephite Companions celebrate ‘Josephite Companions Day’. To commemorate this day, there was a webinar titled ‘Companions Supporting Companions’ on 31 August which featured the life of Mary MacKillop’s sister, Annie. Who is the story-teller in your family? Every family has one; someone who keeps the memories alive, never lets the exact truth […]
Celebrating the International Day of Charity: Spreading Kindness
What is the International Day of Charity? The International Day of Charity, which is observed annually on 5 September, is a global day that raises awareness of charity work around the world. Established by the United Nations in 2012, the International Day of Charity is an opportunity to support charitable works. It’s also a chance […]
Father’s Day: Who would’ve thought I’d be a Dad?
Our children are my priority. I live for them and love them completely. I’d like to say I showed our boys how to kick a footy, play tennis, barrack for the right football team. But that was their beautiful Mum. She lay the best foundation for our boys such that they are now happy, stable […]
Hope has two beautiful daughters
Hope has two beautiful daughters, Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they do not remain as they are.Attributed to St Augustine The Wellington Archdiocese Ecology, Justice and Peace Commission’s Integral Ecology Committee initiated two workshops in early August. The workshops were to offer and lead people to […]
Glorious Lives: Mary MacKillop – A docu-film by Shalom World
Premiering on Mary MacKillop’s feast day (8 August), Shalom World shared a docu-film on the life and legacy of Mary MacKillop as part of their Glorious Lives series. Shalom World shares the remarkable story of Sisters of Saint Joseph co-founder and Australia’s first and only canonised saint, Mary MacKillop.
Mary MacKillop Today’s Community Grants Program
Reaching people and communities at the margins in Australia Applications for the Mary MacKillop Today Community Grants Program 2025 will open at 9:00am on Monday 12 August and close at 5:00pm on Friday 20 September 2024.
International Youth Day
On 12 August, we will be celebrating International Youth Day. For this day, Violet shares a reflection on the Josephite Action Group (JAG), a community of young volunteers. As we look around our world, we see countless challenges that demand our attention and action. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, to believe that one individual’s efforts […]
Mary MacKillop: A Model for Josephite Companions
Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first canonised saint, serves as a profound inspiration for Josephite Companions. Born in Melbourne of Scottish parents in 1842, Mary dedicated her life to education, social justice, and faith. She co-founded the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart, known as the Josephites, whose mission is to live and work in […]
Mary MacKillop: An Inspiration for Faith in Action
As we celebrate the feast of Saint Mary MacKillop, we reflect upon her extraordinary life and enduring legacy, her beacon of faith, resilience, and compassion. Mary’s story is not just a chapter for the archives of Australian history, but a living testament to the transformative power of the Gospel and a source of inspiration for […]