Mary MacKillop Penola Centre

For a truly inspirational experience we invite you to visit us at Penola, where it all began.

It was here in 1866 that Mary MacKillop, an outstanding young teacher, and Julian Tenison Woods, a priest and brilliant scientist, founded the uniquely Australian Sisters of St Joseph.

They provided a free Catholic education, initially for the isolated bush children of Penola. Since then the lives of many throughout Australia and overseas have been enriched and transformed.

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Latest News

Penola Canonisation Plans

17 October 2010

Register Here to Participate in Canonisation Festivities (stall holders)

Mary MacKillop Feast Day 8 August 2010

Woods Park Unveiling of Sculptures 23 May 2010

Announcement of Miracle 19 December 2009

Josephite Education Exhibition Opening October 2009

Photos of Art Exhibition Opening at the Schoolhouse