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A ministry that offers opportunities for transformative experiences in spirituality and mission, inspired by the work of St Mary MacKillop and Father Julian Tenison-Woods.

13/11/2026

World Kindness Day, 13 November, is a simple but powerful reminder that small acts of kindness have the capacity to change someone’s entire day, and sometimes their entire life.

Today we are invited to ask ourselves: who in my life could use a kind word, a moment of my time, or simply the feeling of being seen? It doesn’t have to be grand. Often the smallest gestures leave the deepest impression.

11/11/2026

At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we pause.

Remembrance Day, 11 November, is a day to honour the men and women who served and sacrificed in war, and to pray for a world where such sacrifice is no longer asked of anyone.

We remember those who did not come home, those who came home changed, and the families who have carried the weight of loss across generations. We remember that behind every name on a memorial is a whole life, a story, a person deeply loved.

Lest we forget.

10/11/2026

Gents, life not slowing down? Career pressure, family demands, a restlessness you can’t quite name. It’s easy to let your faith get buried under all of it.

The Men’s Advent Retreat is a day built for exactly that. Step out of the noise, get honest about what’s really going on, and walk away spiritually refreshed and ready for what’s next.

📅 Saturday 21 November 2026
🕘 9:00am – 3:00pm
📍 MMSM Baulkham Hills
💰 $198 incl. GST, morning tea and lunch provided
🙋‍♂️ Facilitated by Nehme Khattar

Book your spot via the link below.

https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01wfC50

09/11/2026

National Recycling Week starts today, and it is a timely reminder that caring for our planet is not just an environmental issue, it is a spiritual one.

This week, we encourage everyone in our community to take a small step. Review what you are recycling at home or at work, reduce what you can, and take a moment to appreciate the world around you.

Every small act of care for creation matters.

07/11/2026

Sunday 8 November marks Prison Sunday, a day when the Catholic Church in Australia is invited to pray for those in prison, their families, victims of crime and all who work within the justice system.

It is a day rooted in the words of Jesus himself, who counted visiting those in prison among the works of mercy. It is also a day that sits close to the heart of the Josephite tradition. Mary MacKillop was no stranger to those on the margins of society, and her example calls us to extend that same compassion to those who are often forgotten or overlooked.

Prison Sunday reminds us that every person, regardless of their circumstances, carries the dignity of God. We pray today for those behind bars, for their families carrying the weight of separation, for victims seeking healing, and for all those working to bring justice, mercy and rehabilitation to our prison system.

04/11/2026

This week, we're shining a light on Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre, Adelaide.

Located in Kensington, just 10 minutes from the Adelaide C*D, our centre sits on the very site Mary MacKillop established in 1872. This is where she lived, worked and prayed, and you can still feel that sense of history as you walk the grounds.

Visitors can explore the Mary MacKillop Museum, spend quiet time in St Joseph's Chapel, or sit in the garden for a moment of reflection. You can even follow the self-guided Mary MacKillop Walk, which takes you through local sites connected to the early Josephite story.

Whether you're coming for a retreat, a school visit, a conference or simply to learn more about Mary's life, you'll find a warm welcome waiting.

Find out more at mmsm.org.au/centres/adelaide

03/11/2026

Sunset Spirituality is back for round two - and your twilight reset returns.

Adulting is a lot. Work, rent, relationships, the news - faith and spirituality can get pushed to the bottom of the list. Come and spend an evening with other young adults navigating the same stage of life, with facilitator Claire Thomas and keynote speaker Sr Monica Cavanagh.

No pressure. No having it all figured out. Just good conversation and good company.

Bring your friends, make some more and find your footing.

📅 13 November
🕙 6:15pm arrival for 7:00pm start
📍 MMSM Norwest, Baulkham Hills
💲 Donations welcome

Book your place: mmsm.org.au

02/11/2026

Pope Leo XIV’s Intention for November — For the Proper Use of Wealth

This month, Pope Leo XIV invites us to pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be put at the service of the common good and solidarity of those who have less.

It is a timely invitation as we move toward the end of the year, a moment to reflect on how we use what we have been given and whether our resources, time, talents and material goods, are truly at the service of others.

In the spirit of Mary MacKillop, who gave everything she had to those who had less, may this intention inspire us to do the same.

29/10/2026

Happy World Teachers' Day to all the teachers who give so much of themselves every day.

Education was at the heart of the Josephite story. When Mary MacKillop opened her first school in a converted stable in Penola in 1866, she believed that every child, no matter where they lived or how little their family had, deserved the chance to learn. The Sisters of St Joseph went on to teach in schools across Australia and beyond, often in the most remote places.

Today, teachers carry that same spirit of care and commitment into classrooms everywhere. Thank you for your patience, your kindness and the difference you make in so many young lives.

28/10/2026

Advent is more than a countdown to Christmas.

Women of Advent is a six-day silent retreat at Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre, Kilmolee, Safety Bay - an invitation to slow down and enter this sacred season differently.

Through the stories of Mary, Elizabeth and Anna, three women closest to the birth of Jesus, find space to listen, reflect and discover what Advent is truly holding for you.

Facilitated by Sr Ann Morrison RSJ, Sister of Saint Joseph and spiritual director.

📅 29 November – 6 December 2026
📍 Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre, Kilmolee, Safety Bay
💲 $1,650 incl. GST (accommodation and all meals included)

Book your place: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01tlK60

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Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country, 1 Convention Centre Place
South Wharf, VIC
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