The life of Mary Mackillop By chelsie mcdonagh Period: Jan 1, 1840 to Jan 1, 1920 The life of Mary Mackillop Jan 15, 1842 Born Jan 28, 1842 Babtised Aug 15, 1850 First holy communion Jan 1, 1861 Mary met Fr Julian Tenison Woods for the first time Mar 19, 1866 Mary started the stable school Aug 15, 1867 Opens the first convent cottage Sep 22, 1871 excommunicated Feb 23, 1872 excommunicated order removed Jan 1, 1873 Mary travels to Rome to seek approval of rule written by Fr Woods Jan 1, 1875 Mary was elected for superior General Jan 1, 1885 Cardinal Moran appoints Mother Bernard Walsh Jan 1, 1888 Decree from Rome constitutes the sisters of saint Joseph of the sacred heart as an approved regular congregation with Mother house in north sydney. Jan 1, 1898 Mary elected superior General after the death of mother Bernard Aug 8, 1909 Mary died at mount street north sydney and buried at Gore hill cemetery Jan 1, 1914 Building of Memorial chapel and transfer of her remains