Welcome to Kildare Ministries

"Our footsteps are the road. There is no road, the road is made by walking.
By walking one makes the road, and upon glancing behind one sees the path that never will be trod again."
–Antonio Machado

Kildare Ministries takes its inspiration from the person of Jesus Christ and is committed to ministry grounded in the Judeo-Christian tradition, reflecting the love, generosity and justice of the Gospels.  It has a vision with its roots in an ancient tradition yet open to new expressions and structures that arise over time in response to new needs.  The same spirit that led religious institutes to begin new works, to establish new facilities and to launch new ministries, flourishes in the Church today. 

Kildare Ministries comprises the educational and community works formerly governed by the NSW Province of the Brigidine Congregation, the Victorian Province of Brigidine Congregation and the Presentation Congregation of Victoria. Kildare Ministries offers secondary school education and community services within an inclusive and socially  just context.  It attempts to nurture a vision of life in which the belief in the dignity of each individual, characterised by personal integrity and compassion, informs thinking and action and enables all to take their rightful place in Church and society.

Our Ministries

Kildare Ministries comprises 10 schools and 3 community works.

Upcoming Events

Please note changes in scheduling in upcoming events following restrictions due to COVID-19:
KEM Principals Meetings
10th June (To be advised)
31st August

KM Principals and Leaders Meeting
9th June (To be advised)
27th November

KEM Business Managers
16th October

KM Chairs of the Board Network
8th May  (Online)
3-4th September (Venue tbc)

Justice Coordinators
6th May (Online)
25th August (Online)
6th November

Faith Leaders
30th April- 1st May (Cancelled-seeking an alternative)
21st August
6th November

Student Seminar 
13th May (Postponed)
28th October

Kildare Ministries Conference
Postponed until April 2021
(Ararat/Creswick)

Student Leadership Retreat
7-9th December

​New Staff Induction
1st September 

New Leaders Seminar
28th August 

Founding Grace Retreat
13-15th May (Postponed)
​Kildare Ministries is committed to the safety of all children, promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all.