The inspirational place where it all began
Mary MacKillop Penola Centre
When Mary MacKillop and Julian Tenison Woods made their dream a reality
‘Little did either of us then dream of what was to spring from so small a beginning.’
Mary MacKillop 1891
What's On
15 January – Birth of Mary MacKillop Remembered
Birth site of Mary MacKillop in Fitzroy, Melbourne. Article by Sr Joan Healy, republished here from SOSJ website. It ...
August 8th Feast Day of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop
We welcome you to join us for Mass at St Joseph’s Church, Portland Street, Penola on this very significant day ...
Introducing our new Co-ordinator
For some time, the winds of change have been blowing around the Mary MacKillop Penola Centre. Changes are afoot with ...
Pride of Penola
The Penola community was delighted to receive news that our local historian, Margaret Muller, was selected by the Wattle Range ...
140th Anniversary of the Death of Fr. Patrick Kehoe
Father Patrick Kehoe, an Irish immigrant, was ordained in Adelaide in 1872 and was appointed Parish Priest of Penola five ...
Papal Honour for Claire Larkin
Mrs Claire Larkin has been awarded a Papal Honour under the title, ‘Croce Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice’ in recognition of ...
Corner Portland Street and Petticoat Lane, Penola, South Australia
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