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Honouring St Mary of the Cross MacKillop: A Legacy of Mission and Compassion

7 August 2024

Reflecting on Mary MacKillop, Bishop Tim Norton svd shares that “we are reminded of the profound impact of her mission to serve. Mary’s legacy is a powerful reminder that God’s mission can include challenges and hardships.”

Feast of St Ignatius – Finding God in a time of Plague

24 July 2024

The feast of St Ignatius (31 July) invites us to consider the crises in our lives, the events and misfortunes that force us to stop, to change direction, to let go of our ego and pride, our well laid plans, and force us to trust in God’s providential care.

At home among the poor

8 May 2024

On 31 May 1867, Fr Julian Tenison Woods sent to Mary MacKillop the first Rule of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. This became the founding document, encapsulating the vision for the order and providing the Sisters with important guidelines for their ministry.

Mary MacKillop goes to Ireland

21 April 2024

To celebrate 150 years since Mary MacKillop embarked on her first overseas journey (March 1873 – December 1874), learn about Mary’s journey to Ireland then back home to Australia.