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Mary MacKillop: the first Sister of Saint Joseph

7 August 2026

As Sr Briege Buckley reflects on Mary MacKillop as the first Sister of Saint Joseph and the standard she set for those who follow in her footsteps, two words spring to mind: listening and responding.

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A Home for Every Neighbour Campaign Closing Ceremony

7 August 2026

The Josephite Justice Network and the Justice and Peace Office (Sydney Archdiocese) invites you to attend the ‘A Home for Every Neighbour’ 150-day campaign closing ceremony on 27 August 2026.

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Homelessness Week 2026: Homelessness Action Now

7 August 2026

The national theme for Homelessness Week 2026 (3-9 August) is ‘Homelessness Action Now’, a call to move beyond awareness, to start conversations and take action. See how the Josephite Justice Network is taking action.

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Saint Mary MacKillop Feast Day 2026

7 August 2026

As we celebrate the feast of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop on 8 August, Sr Josephine Dubiel (Congregational Leader) invites us to reflect on Mary’s words written to her Sisters in 1899: “Find happiness in making others happy.”

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St Mary MacKillop: Australia’s Pioneer of Catholic Education

7 August 2026

More than a century after her death, Saint Mary MacKillop remains one of the most influential figures in Australian education, inspiring generations of teachers, students and school communities through her unwavering commitment to learning, faith and service.

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Celebrating St Mary MacKillop in South Australia and beyond

5 August 2026

Mary had a profound impact in South Australia and beyond. As Archbishop Patrick O’Regan DD says, “We should remember that Mary is not just a historical figure, but her ideals resonate pragmatically today.”

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