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

Think of Mary and learn from her to be a gift of love and compassion: for one another, for all Australians and for the World.
Pope John Paul II (11 January 1995)
It’s 30 years since these words were spoken in Sydney at the time of Mary MacKillop’s Beatification.

Come to Kensington on the day after the anniversary of her death:
* Spend a day on the land where Mary lived for 11 years
* Feel her presence here
* Walk in the garden where she walked
* Spend time in the chapel where she prayed

Find answers to ‘Mary FAQs’:
* Why was she excommunicated in 1871 and banished from Kensington and South Australia in 1883?
* How did she respond at these times?

Cost: $180 ex. gst or $198 inc. tax includes Morning Tea & Lunch
This program is suitable for all adults and is a CESA System Accredited Module on completion of a 1500 word reflection paper.
Registration: Strictly by 12noon Friday July 25 through TRYBOOKING
Inquiries: 8130 5921 or email admin.mmpsa@sosjspirit.org.au

Our Presenter
Mary Ryan rsj was the Inaugural Director of Mary MacKillop Precinct. A Sister of Saint Joseph for 55 years, she has ministered in the areas of primary and secondary education, parish development, adult and young adult spirituality, university chaplaincy – and also in a number of leadership roles in both Victoria and NSW. Since her arrival in South Australia in 2013, Mary has co-ordinated the establishment of Mary MacKillop Precinct, the redevelopment of Mary MacKillop Museum and the creation of the Kensington-Norwood Mary MacKillop Walk. She is currently the Assistant Spirituality Director for the Spirituality Ministry of the Sisters of St Joseph. Mary is inspired daily by her hero, Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop.