Category: Peru
Celebrating Mary on her Feast Day
August 7, 2020At Mary MacKillop Today, we are reflecting this Feast Day on the qualities and actions that set Mary apart, and how her legacy continues to be relevant today.
Keeping Mary MacKillop's spirit alive
May 27, 2020I have recently been appointed as the Chairperson of Mary MacKillop today and am keen to try and emulate the remarkable work undertaken by our former Chair…
COVID-19: Maintaining the legacy of Mary MacKillop
March 20, 2020We here at Mary MacKillop Today are continuing our important work. I’d like to share with you what we are doing in response to COVID-19 to continue to serve those most in need;
January 28, 2020As 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…
January 28, 2020Mary MacKillop Today supports rural artisans in Peru through our Fair Trade social enterprise; ethica and our livelihoods program.
Introducing our new CEO- Jane Woolford!
January 10, 2020Mary MacKillop Today has announced the appointment of Jane Woolford as our new CEO, commencing 28 January 2020. Jane joins Mary Mackillop Today with a wealth of experience gained in the international and Australian not-for-profit sectors
September 3, 2019Dear Friends and Supporter,
Firstly, thank you for your kindness and support throughout what was an exciting first financial year as Mary MacKillop Today! You make it possible to lift vulnerable communities out of poverty through empowering opportunities – and I am so grateful for that.
A fair income for single teen mums
September 3, 2019Recently ethica ran a crowdfunding campaign seeking funding to produce a new range of gorgeous fair trade bags and accessories to help single teen mums in Peru earn a fair income. ethica is our social enterprise that believes with all our heart in helping women and mothers to become strong women. Teen pregnancy is closely […]
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Your future leaders in action!
February 5, 2019On December 8th, Mount Saint Joseph High School Milperra, celebrated their annual Peru Day. On this day the Year 10 school students raise money for Mary MacKillop Today through all sorts of stalls.
February 5, 2019It was on the 19th March 1866, the Feast of St Joseph that Mary MacKillop wore her simple black dress to Mass, made her commitment, and so began the order of the Sisters of Saint Joseph
