Tag: St Mary MacKillop
In the footsteps of St Mary MacKillop…hiking the Aussie Camino
As assignments started rolling in, punctuating the first semester of my master's degree, I found myself signing up for a 10-day Aussie Camino with a group of total strangers.
Mary would want courage, says Josephite leader
St Mary of the Cross MacKillop would tell young Australians to face today’s difficulties with courage, Josephite congregational leader Sr Monica Cavanagh RSJ said...
New book highlights Australian Catholics whose visions informed collective action
The Catholic community in Australia has had its share of sinners and shameful moments but these don’t detract from its heroes and heroines, who helped to shape the country as we know it today, says Sydney’s Professor James Franklin.
Mary MacKillop Place prepares for summer pilgrims
Visitors from across Australia and indeed from overseas as well are expected to make a pilgrimage over the summer months to Mary MacKillop Place...
Honouring our Australian Saint
By Terrie Yule
August the 8th marks the Feast Day of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop in the 150th year of the arrival of...
St Mary’s ferry retires
With over 20 years’ service under her helm, the Saint Mary MacKillop SuperCat ferry recently enjoyed a suitable send-off on Sydney Harbour.
Honouring Australia’s first saint
By Judith Thomas
As a great reformer in Catholic education, it's particularly fitting that Sydney Catholic Schools honours Mary MacKillop on her feast day.
Sydney Catholic...
St Mary of the Cross Mackillop Anniversary Quiz
Today we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Canonisation of St Mary of the Cross Mackillop by Pope Benedict XVI on 17 October 2010....
Postulator pays tribute 10 years on from St Mary MacKillop’s canonisation
A Josephite sister inspired to join the order due to the tireless work of its founder Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop
Couple share a cuppa with St Mary
Ashfield couple share their friendship with St Mary MacKillop in a new devotional book.
