Mary MacKillop Museum

Mary MacKillop Museum

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Posted 2023-01-04 by Jenny Esotsfollow
Kensington, in the leafy inner city of Adelaide, is home to the Mary MacKillop Precinct. The precinct includes a school, museum , chapel , cafe and gift shop. The modern museum features all facets of the life of Mary MacKillop in interactive displays. Visitors are given a card to access info via a QR code for the many fascinating storyboards throughout. The recommended minimum time to allow for a visit is one hour.



The Life of Mary MacKillopMary MacKillop was an inspirational leader who was able to stand firm in her beliefs against strong opposition from within the church and the wider community. Mary is a revered woman of faith who was able to adapt the strict doctrines of the Catholic church to provide care, education and spiritual guidance to everyday Australian people. Mary had a pioneering spirit, egalitarian ideals and deep faith and commitment and left a lasting legacy.



More about MaryMary was of Scottish ancestry. She was born in Fitzroy, Melbourne but is best known for her activities in South Australia. Together with Julian Tenison-Woods, she founded the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart (the Josephites), a congregation of religious sisters that established a number of schools and welfare institutions throughout Australia and New Zealand, with an emphasis on education for the rural poor. Mary MacKillop was not immediately recognised for her vision and dedication to the Church and its mission of service to the general community.



Turning Points in Mary's LifeThe many facets of Mary's life are displayed in the museum including the many turning points in her life including: The weight of responsibility for her family at an early age, taking her vows for poverty, chastity and obedience, starting a rural school in Penola in a stable, conflict with the bishop and Catholic Church about governance of the schools and the Rule of Life, being excommunicated, living in exile, going to the Vatican to have an audience with the Pope.



Gift ShopA gift shop forms part of the museum near the entrance. It features quality Christian books, including delightful children's books. There is also a comprehensive range of jewellery, rosaries, cards, stationery and other gifts and keepsakes.




High Street CafeDirectly adjoining the Museum is the High Street cafe that has indoor and outdoor seating, with plenty of options for brunch and good quality coffee. The cafe has a peaceful setting, looking out onto the Mary MacKillop Memorial Rose Garden and Mary MacKillop Park. There are even toys for the children to play with and some big shady trees outside, it's a little coffee oasis waiting to be found.



The St Joseph's Chapel is within short walking distance. This is a place to breathe in Mary's spirit and pray where she prayed so often. There is a prayer book so that others can pray for your needs too.



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