Dear Friends & Supporters
Welcome to the 2025 Autumn edition of Mary’s News Today where you can read about the impact of your kind partnership.
As I reflect on the past year, I am filled with gratitude for the unwavering commitment of our donor community. It is thanks to your kindness, care and compassion over the last 12 months that we have been able to provide:
- 1,269 loans for essentials to people experiencing financial hardship in Australia;
- equip 167 teachers and 57 schools in Timor-Leste with knowledge, skills, and resources to deliver quality education;
- train 30 women in leadership and political participation in Peru;
- assist 646 parents with the skills and resources to support their children’s education at home in rural communities in Timor-Leste;
- support 38 students with First Nations Tertiary Scholarships;
- provide organic farming training for 108 vanilla farmers in Timor-Leste;
- empower 48 women through Business Basics & Bookkeeping Training in Fiji.
Your incredible generosity has helped reach thousands of individuals and communities this year, bringing the gift of hope. Thank you for making all the difference.
Below are some incredible stories we would like to share with you:
- The Beatification of Mary MacKillop – A Celebration for All Australians
- Transforming lives through the power of education
- Carrying on the mission of the Missionary Sisters of Service – Highways and Byways
- Maurine is supporting life-changing work
- When women and girls are uplifted, their families and whole communities flourish
- “Saint Mary MacKillop was a phenomenal person. She is what we should all aspire to be.”
- Travels through Peru – a field trip update
I hope you enjoy reading about the life-changing impact you make possible.
With gratitude,
Jane Woolford
Chief Executive Officer
