The life of Mary MacKillop By lillie.mcdonagh Period: Jan 15, 1840 to Jan 1, 1914 The life of Mary MacKillop Jan 15, 1842 The Birth of Mary MacKillop Jan 28, 1842 Mary MacKillop's Baptism Aug 15, 1850 First holy Communion Jan 1, 1861 Governess to Cameron children at Penola met Fr Tenison Woods Mar 19, 1866 Started the Stable School Jan 1, 1867 Open the first convent-cottage in Adelaide Aug 15, 1867 Teaching in St FRancis Xavier Hall School, take religious vows Sep 22, 1871 Mary excommunicated Feb 23, 1872 Excommunication order removed Mar 19, 1872 Sisters restored to their habit Jan 1, 1873 Travelled to Rome to seek approval of Rule written by Fr Woods Jan 1, 1873 Personal audience with Pope Pius IX Jan 1, 1875 Constitution of Institute of St Joseph accepted by first General Chapter Jan 1, 1875 Mary elected Superior General Jan 1, 1875 Free compulsory education becomes law in SA Jan 1, 1885 Propaganda considers Marys re-election Jan 1, 1888 Sisters ofn St Joseph of the Sacred Heart approved Regular Congregation Jan 1, 1898 mary elected Superior General after Mother Bernards death Aug 8, 1909 Died at Mount street, North Sydney, buried at Gore Hill Jan 1, 1914 Building of memorial Chapel and transfer her remains
