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Mary MacKillop Way is a footbridge leading to St James the Less Catholic Church and commemorates the presence of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in Macclesfield from 1868 to 2011.
In 1868 a close connection with the Sisters of Saint Joseph was established in Macclesfield with the opening of their school, initially in the church building, thus beginning the sisters’ contribution to the education of children in the district.
Location
Address: | 51 Venables Street, St James The Less Church, Macclesfield , 5153 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.174944 Long: 138.838091 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Walkway |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Approx. Event Start Date: | 1868 |
Approx. Event End Date: | 2011 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 27th May, 2012 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAPlaque :
Mary MacKillop Way
Honouring the presence of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Macclesfield
1868 - 2011
27 May 2012
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au