Saint Mary MacKillop

By Jasnoor Mann

  • Birth

    Born 15 January Brunswick St, Fitzroy, Melbourne.

  • Baptisim

    Baptised 28 February, St Francis Melbourne

  • Penola Homestead

    Governess to Cameron children at Penola Homestead; meets Fr Wood

  • Portland Catholic Denomination School

    Appointed to a salaried teaching position at Portland Catholic Denominational School.

  • Stable School

    Started the Stable School on St Joseph’s Day 19 March; wears black dress to signify dedication to God
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    Mary Mackillop

    Jasnoor Mann

  • Religious Vows

    Takes religious vows 15 August

  • Religious Schools

    21 religious schools relating to her order (Josephites) were opened up in Adelaide and country South Australia.

  • More Schools

    Mary returned to Adelaide and established more schools in country South Australia including Burra and Port Augusta, where she became involved in the organisation of her Order. Opposition was rising about Father Woods management of the Josephite schools in his diocese.

  • Sisters Expelled

    Mary excommunicated 22 September. By Bishop Sheil. 47 Sisters expelled

  • Problems

    The same problems arose in Bathurst NSW where Bishop Matthew Quinn (brother) was in charge. Mary journeyed there to try to solve the problems.

  • Returned to Adelaide

    Mary returned to Adelaide where she was investigated by Bishop Reynolds over debts in an Institute she had founded and the use of alcohol to solve a medical condition. She was dismissed from the office of Superior General of the Josephites and went to Sydney. Here, she was wellreceived and her work was praised.

  • Work

    Mary worked in Victoria.

  • Death

    Mary’s health deteriorated until she died on the 8th August 1909