At 95 years old, Kevin has lived a life devoted to service and a deep commitment to education. From his early days of attending a Marist Brothers school, to becoming a teaching Marist Brother, and later a respected school principal, Kevin has lived by the values of compassion and justice – values he sees reflected in the work of Saint Mary MacKillop.
Kevin first encountered the story of Mary while in novitiate of the Marist Brothers.
“I was very taken with the work of Saint Mary and the difficulties she overcame in her life,” he recalls. “I thought she was a strong and inspiring woman.”
During his time as a Marist Brother, Kevin worked closely with the Sisters of Saint Joseph, preparing children for their First Holy Communion.
“They’re a phenomenal bunch of women,” he shared. “They really do such incredible work in their communities.”
When Kevin made the decision to leave the Marist Brothers to channel his calling into teaching at a Catholic boy’s high school, the values inspired by Mary and the Sisters remained at the heart of his work.
That admiration grew even deeper when Kevin had five children—all of whom were taught by the Sisters of Saint Joseph. “I’m very proud of all of my children,” he says. “And I believe that a lot of their success in life is down to the great influence of the Sisters in their early years.”
When Kevin learned about Mary MacKillop Today and its mission in continuing the work of Mary and the Sisters, the decision to support it was easy. “I was inspired by the work of the Sisters early on, and I wished to contribute to their mission in some way,” he explains. “When I found out about Mary MacKillop Today, I saw it as a continuation of everything I admired. I decided to become a monthly donor and to commit to giving as much as I could, whenever I could.”
Now in retirement, Kevin remains a passionate advocate for giving back. “Mary MacKillop Today is an Australian organisation doing fantastic work,” he says passionately. “You’ve just got to support them!”
By making regular, monthly donations like Kevin, you can help bring the gift of education to people in Australia and around the world.
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