National Pilgrimage

The primary pilgrimage is the National Pilgrimage "In the Footsteps of Mary MacKillop". The next annual pilgrimage of 11 days will be in October 2013.

The pilgrimage is prepared by the Sisters of St Joseph and is designed to inform and inspire people of all denominations. By visiting the district which was the scene of Mary's family life and early ministry, the pilgrim may better appreciate the sacrifices and difficulties she encountered.

To find out more about this National Pilgrimage download the brochure

 

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Some of the places included on the pilgrimage are shown below:

Alma Cottage at Mary MacKillop Place, North Sydney

Waverley Cemetery Sydney - The Grave of Fr Julian Tenison Woods.

Portland Church: It was during Mary's time in Portland (she was Sacristan in this Church) that her call to religious life became clear.

The Stable at Bayview House Portland provided accommodation for Fr Woods on his travels through the area.

Woods MacKillop Schoolhouse, Penola SA.

Interpretive Centre in Penola, SA.

It was in this Church at Port Adelaide in 1867 that Mary and Rose Cunningham were introduced to the people of Adelaide for the first time.

Franklin St Chapel Adelaide SA Mary MacKillop was excommunicated by Bishop Sheil in 1871.

Morphet Vale Church SA: This is where Mary's sentence of ex-comunication was lifted in 1872.

Hamilton, Victoria. The grave of Mary's father.

The Sisters of St Joseph will lead the Pilgrimage and provide input at the significant sites in Mary's life. Opportunity for prayer and reflection is provided at these special places in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. For further information about the National Pilgrimage contact the pilgrimage co-ordinator in