Mary MacKillop Precinct

Mary MacKillop Precinct is a welcoming place of spirituality, hospitality, education and pilgrimage.

The Precinct comprises:
* Mary MacKillop Museum, a little slice of South Australian history focusing on the story of St Mary MacKillop and her pioneering sisters
* St Joseph’s Chapel, Mary MacKillop’s much loved place of prayer and reflection
and
* Bethany, our conference centre, where we host spirituality, personal and professional development programmes. Bethany is also available to hire.

Mary's legacy lives on here!

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CHAPEL
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MUSEUM
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BETHANY
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Events

28/05/25

Mary MacKillop Twilight Series

NEW FOR 2025! Come and learn more about Mary MacKillop through stories of her life as told by inaugural director ...

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19/07/25

Nurturing Your Creative Soul Through the Arts

Saturday July 19 9:30am-4:00pm in Bethany at the Mary MacKillop Precinct 4 High Street, Kensington Presented by Val deBrenni This ...

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09/08/25

A Day with Mary MacKillop

Saturday August 9 9:30am-4:00pm in Bethany at the Mary MacKillop Precinct 4 High Street, Kensington Presented by Mary Ryan rsj ...

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30/08/25

Notice God’s Presence Amidst Arrays of Ways to Pray

RESCHEDULED Saturday April 5 NOW Saturday August 30 9:30am-4:00pm in Bethany at the Mary MacKillop Precinct 4 High Street, Kensington ...

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20/09/25

A Spirituality for the 2nd Half of Life

Saturday September 20 9:30am-4:00pm in Bethany at the Mary MacKillop Precinct 4 High Street, Kensington Presented by Eamonn Pollard Are ...

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11/10/25

Women in the Gospels: Mary Magdalene

Saturday October 11 9:30am-4:00pm in Bethany at the Mary MacKillop Precinct 4 High Street, Kensington Presented by Val De Brenni ...

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Latest News

23/04/25

Closed for the Long Weekend

Closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday 25-28 April  for the ANZAC Day Long Weekend! Reopening Tuesday April 29 at 10am. ...

18/04/25

Pop Up Shop

Did you know that the Mary MacKillop Museum runs a Pop Up Shop? An initiative of our volunteers, our Pop ...

19/03/25

South Australia’s History Festival

In 2025 South Australia’s History Festival will dive deeply into the decisions that have shaped South Australia – as an ...

05/12/24

Spirituality Ministry Programs Released!

The Spirituality Ministry of the Sisters of St Joseph have released their much anticipated long-retreat & short-retreat programs for 2025. ...

29/05/24

Governor’s Visit

It was an honour to host her Excellency the honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia at the Mary ...

24/04/24

Museum in 3-Peat!

The Mary MacKillop Museum has won the 2024 Eastside Business Award for the Best Arts & Culture / Entertainment Experience. ...

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4 High Street, Kensington, South Australia, 5068

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