The Mary MacKillop Foundation

Vision Statement

Mary MacKillop responded to the needs of her time in ways that respected the human dignity of all. The Mary MacKillop Foundation now provides an opportunity to support the many who seek such a response.

Philosophy of the Foundation

The philosophy of the Foundation shall be in accordance with the spirit and traditions and practices of the Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph

which include commitment to:

• working in partnership with others to further the mission of Jesus entrusted to the Church in which the Congregation shares.

• searching for justice and reaching out in compassion to bring the Gospel to those in need.

• working for others, especially the poor, within the limits of human weakness and frailty but trusting in and dependent upon God.

• respect for the uniqueness of each person and to awaken in all persons a sense of their worth and dignity.

The Mary MacKillop Foundation was set up to provide resources to continue the works in the spirit of Mary MacKillop that reflect the Josephite vision. It was set up as an incorporated Company and structurally has a Board of Directors with representatives from each state as well as active branches in Western Australia and Victoria.

Members of the 2003 Board of Directors

Projects are considered for funding that promote the human dignity of all and which present ways to:

• Empower people

• Redress social inequity

• Challenge unjust structures

• Benefit the community rather than an individual.

Some areas that have been funded are:

• Rural ministries: Resources and support for faith education and spiritual development for leaders in isolated areas; Family support in very isolated areas such as the Pilbara; holiday activities and educational support for children in isolated areas.

• Indigenous ministries: supporting programs in Walgett and Mirrilingki and helping young people in isolated areas access appropriate education.

• Social Justice Projects Penrith Community Kitchen; Shoes for the Homeless; Technology support for halfway house; East Timorese language and choir projects.

The newsletter provides further information about some of these projects.

As well as funding projects the Foundation receives and administers funds for the following ministries:

• Mary MacKillop Place Pastoral

• Mary MacKillop Museum and Friends

• Mary MacKillop Institute of East Timorese Studies

• Mirrilingki Aboriginal Centre

• Seasons for Growth

• The Bill Ritchie Family Trust

• The Sister Anne Byrne rsj Memorial Committee

Contact Details

The Mary MacKillop Foundation Limited

ABN 53 838 436 582

Member of The Catholic Church Religious Group
Email: mackillopfoundation@sosj.org.au

Head Office

9 Mount Street
PO Box 1508
North Sydney NSW 2059
Telephone: (02) 9929 7344
Fax: (02) 8912 4834

Email: mackillopfoundation@sosj.org.au

Victorian Branch

MacKillop House
13 Havelock Road
Hawthorn East Vic 3123
Telephone: (03) 9861 9500
Fax: (03) 9861 9590

Email: mackillopfoundationvic@sosj.org.au

Western Australian Branch

St Joseph's Province Centre
PO Box 593
South Perth WA 6151
Telephone: (08) 9474 3349
Fax: (08) 9368 2018

Email: mackillopfoundationwa@sosj.org.au