Sacred Heart Mission, founded in 1982, began as a local parish initiative providing meals and welcome to people experiencing disadvantage in St Kilda, Victoria.
Over the last four decades, it has evolved into an evidence-based organisation offering diverse services including housing support, health and wellbeing, aged care, women’s services and social inclusion programs. Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching principles of human dignity and rights, Sacred Heart Mission remains committed to strengthening communities through inclusion, empathy and social justice.
Today, we are an independent incorporated entity governed by a volunteer Board, which includes Father John Petrulis, who is the current Parish Priest of St. Columba’s, Elwood and St Kilda West.
Sacred Heart Mission is an example of the Catholic Church in action and the rich tradition of Catholic Social Teaching on confronting poverty, enhancing human dignity and advocating for a more just society.
As part of our advocacy work, we are members of a range of organisations and networks, including Catholic Social Services Victoria.
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