Tag: children
What Saint Mary MacKillop's legacy looks like today
August 1, 2022In celebration of Mary’s Feast Day on 8th August, our CEO Jane Woolford reflects on her recent travels to see Mary’s legacy alive today.
- March 1, 2022
I would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to each of you for the good wishes, prayers and thoughtful messages you send through to us each day.
Aussie schools raise funds for Mobile Kindy in Fiji
September 1, 2020We asked schools all over Australia to hold fundraising activities during the month of August in celebration of Mary MacKillop’s Feast Day. We were thrilled to see so many school communities sign up to raise funds for the Mobile Kindy program in Fiji!
Why I decided to include Mary MacKillop Today in my Will
September 1, 2020Now aged in her eighties, Leonie shared how she came to support Mary MacKillop Today many years ago by witnessing the wonderful work of her sister, Joan, who is a Sister of St Joseph.
Keeping kids healthy in Timor during COVID-19
May 1, 2020Many teachers and community leaders in Timor-Leste are currently not equipped to educate children and their families on basic health and hygiene practices…
How you can help young Aboriginal Australians
May 1, 2020Disengagement from education is a significant concern amongst community members in the Kimberley region of Western Australia and local service providers are …
- January 28, 2020
As the new CEO of Mary MacKillop Today, I aspire to work diligently, with pride and enthusiasm, alongside our dedicated staff, in serving our vital mission in a way that emulates and honours the legacy and spirit of Saint Mary MacKillop…
You’ve made Julio a happy dad!
January 28, 2020Mary MacKillop Today relies on your support to make a difference in the lives of parents in Timor-Leste, where many are not able to be involved in their children’s education.
- January 28, 2020
You might remember in our last newsletter we introduced you to an inspiring young man called Benjamin and we wanted to share with you a wonderful update!