This year marks the 65th anniversary of St Mary’s House of Welcome, and as we reflect on our achievements in that time, we are proud of how far we’ve come and are grateful to everyone who has supported us.

For many years prior to 1960, men who were homeless and disadvantaged lined up outside St Vincent’s Hall in Fitzroy to receive a sandwich from the Daughters of Charity at lunch time. The Sisters were never satisfied with this make-shift service and longed to have a Centre to which these men could be invited to be served a meal with dignity.