5 November 2026
Advent is derived from the Latin word meaning “coming”. It is a time of preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ in the lead-up to Christmas.
With the season of Advent fast approaching, the Mary MacKillop Spirituality Ministry has many retreats, reflection days and events on offer.
View their offerings shared below:
- Men’s Advent Retreat
- Date: Saturday 21 November
- Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
- Where: Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre, Baulkham Hills
- Price: $198
- Facilitator: Nehme Khattar
- More information and to book: www.mmsm.org.au/retreats/mens-retreat
- Women of Advent Retreat
- Date: Sunday 29 November to Sunday 6 December
- Where: Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre, Kilmolee, Safety Bay
- Price: $1,650
- Facilitator: Sr Ann Morrison rsj
- More information and to book: www.mmsm.org.au/retreats/women-of-advent
- Soul Sorting in the Silly Season (women’s breakfast event)
- Date: Saturday 12 December
- Where: Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre, Baulkham Hills
- Price: $35
- Facilitator: Sr Virginia Bourke rsj
- More information and to book: www.mmsm.org.au/events/soul-sorting-in-the-silly-season
Explore other retreats and reflection days on offer by the Mary MacKillop Spirituality Ministry for the remainder of the year here and view their upcoming events and workshops here.