Saint Mary MacKillop (1842–1909) was a trailblazer in education, and care for women and children in need. As co-founder of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart, a religious Congregation, Mary paved the way for education of children and a variety of ministries which addressed the needs of 19th century Australia.
Mary MacKillop lived and worked in Mount St, North Sydney from 1884 until her death in 1909. North Sydney became a centre for teacher education for the Sisters of Saint Joseph, who then travelled across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond to establish schools and social welfare works.
Mary MacKillop was declared a Saint in 2010. Her final resting place is the Tomb of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop within the Chapel at Mary MacKillop Place on William Street, North Sydney and is a site of pilgrimage. Mary MacKillop Place also houses a museum, cafe, gardens, accommodation and conference centre that continues to welcome visitors and honour Mary MacKillop’s legacy.
Find out more about Saint Mary MacKillop
- Stanton Library holds numerous books, journals, videos and historical files about Saint Mary MacKillop.View the Stanton Library Reading List
- Visit Mary MacKillop Place: https://www.marymackillopplace.org.au/
- Visit the Mary MacKillop Place Museum: https://www.marymackillopplace.org.au/visit/museum/
- Explore the collection of Mary MacKillop Place Museum: https://ehive.com/collections/7396/mary-mackillop-place-museum
- Further reading: Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart