Wominjeka | Welcome
Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre (MMHC) East Melbourne a place of inspiration and vitality, manifests and promotes the spirit and charism of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop and the Sisters of Saint Joseph.
MMHC provides, through education and hospitality opportunities for all to experience and be challenged by the creative spirit and dynamism of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop’s life and work and the contribution of the Sisters of Saint Joseph to our heritage.
Contact us: (03) 9926 9300 or email admin.mmhc@sosjspirit.org.au
Retreats
Our 2025 Retreats and Reflection Day Booklet
Come explore and treat yourself to a reflection day or week with our 2025 retreat programs now out. Book today to secure your place.
My Story Our Story
Experience a transformative retreat inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Reflect on your story, faith, and mission through sacred listening and spiritual conversation. Discover the connections between Ignatius and Mary MacKillop, and explore how God is at work in your life. Led by Anne Slingo, an expert in Ignatian spirituality, this retreat will ground you in peace and deepen your relationship with God. Click here to learn more and embark on your journey of discovery!
Finding Meaning in Our Ecological Reality
Join us for a reflection day inviting all to share their feelings about our current reality while exploring the seeds of hope, wisdom, and insight within themselves. Through a day of connection, reflection, and contemplation, we will embrace the potential for renewal. Bookings are open, reserve your place today.
A Spirituality for the Second Half of Life
As we enter the second half of life, priorities shift from achievement and security to meaning, purpose, and service. How do we weave these into our journey? Join Eamonn Pollard and Linda Di Sipio for a transformative experience that explores spiritual growth, well-being, and the deeper callings of life. Eamonn, with his expertise in spirituality and education, and Linda, with her extensive background in faith-based formation, will guide you in integrating these priorities into your life. Click here to discover more of this invitation to take a Saturday out and dwell in our sacred space at Mary MacKillop Centre.
Life is a Journey
Step into a transformative journey of healing and connection at this soul-nourishing retreat, guided by the compassionate Chris McPhee. Over five days, you'll be gently led to release pain and embrace love, cultivating deeper intimacy and joy through the heart of Christ Jesus. We warmly invite you to pause from the hustle of daily life and immerse yourself in this sacred experience. Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, you'll stay in a peaceful space, with serene gardens just across the room, and enjoy nourishing meals provided throughout your stay. This is your invitation to reconnect, recharge, and discover the love that resides within and around you.
Journeying in Love
Step into the sacred journey of Holy Week with our guided silent retreat. In this Year of Jubilee, you are invited to walk with Jesus through His final days, reflecting on the Paschal Mystery of His self-giving, suffering, and resurrection. Take time for quiet reflection, prayer, and journaling as you prepare spiritually for the great feasts of our faith. With two daily reflections and moments of stillness, this retreat offers a transformative experience of spiritual renewal, deeper hope, and connection to the heart of Easter. Join us this Holy Week for a reflective journey of silence, prayer, and renewal.
Latest News
2025 Josephite Calendar
HURRY WHILE STOCKS LAST - Onto our last 3O calendards don't delay get your copy today for $10+ Postage or free pick up at MMHC (Mon-Fri 9am - 4:30pm) Click here to obtain an order form.
Conversations with Mary – October Edition
The latest reflection is now published! Join us as we explore Saint Mary MacKillop's life, learn about her virtues and how she expressed them, and engage in a period of contemplative and intercessory prayer.
“Daughter of Melbourne” Colloquium 2024
Interested in participating in the upcoming Colloquium at the Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre. Click here to find out more information and to register. Available dates in May and September.
362 Albert Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002
VIEW MAPWe acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung People as the Traditional Owners of the land on which the Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre resides and extend our respect to all Australian Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people.