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Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillopPrint Page 
02-November-2016
Photographs supplied by John Huth
The monument commemorates Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop, the Catholic nun who became Australia's first saint.
Mary Helen MacKillop was an Australian Roman Catholic nun who, together with Father Julian Tenison Woods, founded the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart. Since her death she has attracted much veneration in Australia and internationally and is Australia's first saint.
Location
| Address: | Edith Street, Miles, 4415 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -26.655592 Long: 150.187355 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 5th March, 1994 |
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Front Inscription
In honour of Mary MacKillop
16 - 1 - 1842 - 8 - 8 - 1909
Co-founder of the Sisters of St Joseph Penola, S.A., 1866
And in deep gratitude to her Sisters who lived and worked in the Parish of Miles from 1926 to 1984
Right Side Inscription
Officially opened by Sr. Margaret Robertson, R. S. J.
~ On ~
5th March, 1994
Source: MAOfficially opened by Sr. Margaret Robertson, R. S. J.
~ On ~
5th March, 1994
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
