Care for Earth in WA
Sisters and neighbours, Sr Maura pbvm (Presentation Sisters) and Sr Maree rsj (Sisters of Saint Joseph), live in an Over 55s Village in Western Australia. “Well before Laudato Si’ – my mother taught us to be frugal and waste free,” says Sr Maree. “This would have been due to her own upbringing during the war […]
International Women’s Day – ‘Women at the Heart’
International Women’s Day, held annually on 8 March, is a global day that recognises the resilience, strength, and achievements of women from diverse backgrounds and cultures across the world. Acknowledging this important day allows Mary MacKillop Today to reflect on the invaluable contributions of women within the communities we support and the persistent challenges they […]
Let’s Unwrap the True Spirit of Christmas with the Flourishing Gift of Literacy!
A message from Jane Woolford, CEO of Mary MacKillop Today It’s truly inspiring to be part of the Josephite family. Like you, I am deeply moved by the extraordinary spirit of Saint Mary MacKillop and the Sisters of Saint Joseph. I’m thankful for this chance to share stories with you about the work we’re doing […]
Santusa is breaking the cycle of poverty!
On 17 October we observe the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, a day which presents us all with the opportunity to acknowledge the struggles and marginalisation that many people here in Australia and around the world experience. The theme for 2022-2023 observance is Dignity for all in practice, a core underlying value that’s […]
Mary MacKillop Today Community Grants Program 2024
Applications for the Mary MacKillop Today Community Grants Program 2024 are now open until 5pm on Friday 22 September 2023 (AEST). Eligible organisations may apply for grants of up to $10,000 AUD to deliver small, life-changing projects that promote life-long learning for Australians at the margins. We believe that through participating in these projects, individuals […]
Bernadette on the march
There’s still time to donate to the Stadium Stomp taking place on 20 August. The SOSJ Stompers are in final preparation mode – with team leader Bernadette leading the way.
Stepping it up with the Stompers
Inspired by Mary MacKillop’s motto to ‘never see a need without doing something about it’, a team from the Sisters of Saint Joseph in North Sydney is making every step count to raise money for First Nations students undertaking their tertiary studies. It’s part of a larger Congregational fundraising campaign to support the work of […]
Be Fierce for Fair on the Feast Day of Australia’s most loved Saint
Jane Woolford, CEO of Mary MacKillop Today, invites the Josephite family to celebrate Saint Mary MacKillop’s Feast Day on 8 August as a united community who believe in being fierce in the face of adversity and fair where there is injustice.
Stamp sales tip over $500,000
Volunteers make an amazing contribution to organisations and communities around the world. Mary MacKillop Today is incredibly lucky to have a community of dedicated and passionate people who volunteer to support its work as a not-for-profit ministry of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. One inspiring group of volunteers for Mary MacKillop Today are helping to change […]
Bec and Sam step it up for Mary MacKillop Today
Bec and Sam, from the Sisters of Saint Joseph offices in Adelaide, raised over $6,000 recently for the Mary MacKillop Today First Nations Scholarship Program. “Our journey began in March, as part of a staff Socially Minded Engagement initiative,” says Bec. “Sam and I decided to take part in Stadium Stomp, a 6,000-step challenge at […]
The Power of Scholarships – Mary MacKillop Today
I’m a teacher, let’s start today! Saint Mary MacKillop CEO of Mary MacKillop Today, Jane Woolford, talks about the power of scholarships. I spent many years as a teacher where I witnessed the transformative power of education on a child’s life. That’s why I joined Mary MacKillop Today — because, like Mary MacKillop and the […]
Changing lives one stamp at a time
Each month, Pope Francis asks for our prayers for a specific intention. For the month of December, the prayer intention is for volunteers and not-for-profit organisations: We pray that volunteer non-profit organisations committed to human development find people dedicated to the common good and ceaselessly seek out new paths to international cooperation. Volunteers make an […]