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Calling all pilgrims of hope

St Aloysius Church at Sevenhill was the ultimate destination for 250 pilgrims who joined Archbishop Patrick O’Regan for the first of a series of visits to sacred sites in South Australia as part of the Jubilee year.

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Kings Birthday honours

A Josephite Sister who has dedicated much of her life to ensuring the legacy of St Mary MacKillop continues and a retired Adelaide priest have been awarded Order of Australia medals (OAM) in the 2025 King’s Birthday honours list.

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Mary MacKillop College opens more doors for families

In a significant move to support families and broaden opportunities, Mary MacKillop College in Adelaide’s eastern suburbs has announced a new school fee structure that reduces fees across all year levels, effective from 2025.

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Sisters united in family and faith

When Bev Garton and her twin sister ‘Bronny’ gathered their loved ones to celebrate eight decades of sisterhood, the siblings were on top of the world. The celebration took place on the rooftop of the Glenelg apartment block they call home, and the love surrounding them was uplifting.

Schools

Program closes the generational gap

Ageing can be a confronting and lonely process, no matter which chapter of life you are in. That’s why Meals on Wheels SA, in collaboration with Sacred Heart College and Mary MacKillop College, launched intergenerational high school program Rite Now!

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Triple success for museum

For the third year running, the Mary MacKillop Museum has taken out Best Arts and Culture/Entertainment Experience at the Eastside Business Awards.