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Saint Mary MacKillop

Mary Helen MacKillop (1842-1909), was born on 15 January 1842 in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the eldest of eight children of Alexander MacKillop and his wife Flora, née McDonald. At the age of 24 she dedicated her life to God as a religious sister and took on the name “Mary of the Cross”. She died in North Sydney on 8 August 1909 and was canonised as a Saint on 17 October 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI.

Whatever troubles may be before you, accept them bravely, remembering Whom you are trying to follow. Do not be afraid. Love one another, bear with one another, and let charity guide you all your life. God will reward you as only He can.”
– St Mary MacKillop

Footsteps of St Mary MacKillop Pilgrimage

Set out together on a true Australian Pilgrimage through the life and times of Mary MacKillop, as we rekindle the story, landscapes and spirit of our nations’ first Saint.

11 Days / 10 Nights
26 March - 05 April 2022
Departs Melbourne
Returns Adelaide
With Fr Michael Dyer
Daily Mass

With Fr Michael Dyer
The Catholic Weekly: The Bishop of Wollongong, Bishop Peter Ingham, ordained Fr Michael to the priesthood 11 months after ordaining him a transitional deacon. Prior to that, Fr Michael had been a Christian Brother, teaching in secondary schools and co-ordinating adult faith formation. read more

And with Tour Director: Colleen Duffy

HIGHLIGHTS: Melbourne (1) • Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre • Town of Lara • Apollo Bay (1) • Great Ocean Road • The Twelve Apostles • Portland (2) • Hamilton • Mt Gambier (Blue Lake) • Penola (2) • Majella Wines • Towns of Robe & Murray Bridge • Victor Harbor (1) • Fairy Penguins tour • Hahndorf German Village • Barossa Valley (2) • Sevenhill Winery / Ignatian Centre • High Tea at Barossa Chateau • MacKillop Adelaide highlights • Adelaide (1)

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Itinerary

Day 1 – Saturday 26 March 2022 – Begin Melbourne

Melbourne overnight (D)

Day 2 – Sunday 27 March – Melbourne via Lara to Apollo Bay

Tour the Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre and Museum where we will hear the story of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop and her life and work and the work of the Sisters of Saint Joseph.
Enjoy morning tea at the Heritage centre.
Travel west to Lara and visit the home of Peter MacKillop, Mary’s uncle
Travel south along the Great Ocean Road for an exhilarating drive via Lorne

Apollo Bay overnight (BD)

Day 3 – Monday 28 March – Apollo Bay to Portland

Morning Mass at ‘Lady of the Sea’ parish church in Apollo Bay
Continue along the stunning Great Ocean Road
See the Twelve Apostles, the magnificent rock stacks that rise up majestically from the Southern Ocean on Victoria’s dramatic coastline
Travel on via the colourful seaside village of Port Campbell

Portland Overnight (BD)

Day 4 – Tuesday 29 March – Portland Exploration

Explore the sites of Mary Mackillop including Bay View House & Stables
Celebrate Mass at the All Saints Catholic Church in Portland where Mary was once a sacristan. Also see here the stained glass window depicting the young Mary teaching her students.
Afternoon at leisure
Sunset drive option to nearby Cape Bridgewater

Portland Overnight (BD)

Day 5 – Wednesday 30 March – Portland to Penola via Hamilton & Mt Gambier

Travel north to Hamilton to celebrate Mass at St Mary’s Catholic Church where Mary MacKillop spent her time during the 1860s.
Visit the grave of Mary MacKillop’s father at the Hamilton Cemetery.
Travel into South Australia via Dartmoor & Nelson to Port MacDonnell jetty where Mary sailed to Adelaide on the SS Penola in 1867.
Visit Mt Gambier and the stunning Blue Lake.
Arrive Penola.

Penola overnight (BD)

Day 6 – Thursday 31 March – Penola Pilgrimage Day

Celebrate Mass at St Joseph’s Church.
Join the local community for morning tea after Mass
Explore the Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre where we will have a light lunch
Visit Fr Woods Park (and sculptures) where he would regularly say Mass
Visit Majella Wines, a local catholic family winery, for a vineyard tour and wine tasting

Penola overnight (BLD)

Day 7 – Friday 01 April – Penola to Victor Harbor

Travel to Robe this morning for Mass at St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church
See Kingston’s Big Lobster
View the stunning Pink Lake at Meningie
Stop at Murray Bridge & visit St Joseph’s School founded in 1925 by the Sisters of St Joseph.
Arrive at the coastal playground of Victor Harbor
Fairy Penguins tour at dusk: enjoy a horse-drawn tram across the causeway to Granite Island, home to the wild penguin colony

Victor Harbor overnight (BD)

Day 8 – Saturday 02 April – Victor Harbor to Barossa Valley

Celebrate Mass at St Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Victor Harbor
Wander through Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement
Visit Lyndoch Lavender farm

Barossa Valley overnight (BD)

Day 9 – Sunday 03 April – Sevenhill Ignatian Winery & Chateau High Tea

Visit the Sevenhill Centre of Ignatian Spirituality in the Clare Valley
Listen to an inspired talk here by one of the local religious
Explore Sevenhill Vineyards and enjoy a wine-tasting experience
Mass in the beautiful St Aloysius Church
Return to Lyndoch for a ‘High Tea’ lunch at the opulent Barossa Chateau
Remainder of the afternoon to rest back at our lovely hotel.

Barossa Valley overnight (BLD)

Day 10 – Monday 04 April – Barossa Valley to Adelaide

Travel south to Adelaide, the City of Churches
Join the “Mary MacKillop’s Tour” visiting the St. Mary MacKillop Precinct in Adelaide. Follow the Mary MacKillop Walk through the suburbs of Kensington and Norwood which became an important part in Mary’s story. Visit the Mary MacKillop Museum and St Joseph’s Chapel.
Mass at St Patrick’s Church on the site where Mary MacKillop worshipped from 1867-1871.
Farewell dinner celebration.

Adelaide overnight (BD)

Day 11 – Tuesday 05 April – Finish Adelaide (B)

Meal Code: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner

Twelve ApostlesThe wild Southern Ocean has carved the Port Campbell National Park coastline into formations that are famous the world over - and earned it the nickname of the Shipwreck Coast

Sevenhill Cellars Clare Valley South AustraliaThe first winery in the Clare Valley, Sevenhill Cellars was established by Jesuits in 1851 to produce sacramental wine. Today, the award-winning cellar door offers a diverse range of table wines that are highly regarded throughout Australia and overseas.

Victor Harbor South AustraliaThe Victor Harbor footbridge connects Granite Island with the mainland.

Mary MacKillop Penola Woods ChurchPenola is a special place, where Mary MacKillop and Julian Tenison Woods co-founded the uniquely Australian Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1866.

Lyndoch Lavender FarmStroll through more than two hectares of lavender at the multi-award winning Lyndoch Lavender Farm. Touch and smell more than 70 different varieties.

Hahndorf German VillageHahndorf is Australia’s oldest German settlement set in the heart of the lush Adelaide Hills.

Robe South AustraliaOne of South Australia's oldest towns, Robe is situated on the beautiful Limestone Coast in South Australia.

High Tea at Barossa ChateauBarossa Chateau sits in one of Australia’s most important rose garden, of international significance. Combined with Lyndoch hill, the overall estate covers an impressive 25 acres, and boasts over 22 acres of dedicated rose garden with 5kms of pathway.

Fairy PenguinsThe little penguin is the smallest species of penguin in the world, and is the only penguin to breed in Australia.

Mt Gambier South AustraliaThe Blue Lake in Mount Gambier occupies one of the craters of the extinct volcano after which the city has been named.

Apollo BayLandscape of Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia.

Let us all resign ourselves into His hands, and pray that in all things He may guide us to do His Holy Will… When thoughts of this or that come I turn to Him and say: “Only what you will, my God. Use me as You will.

St. Mary MacKillop
When I want something very much, I thank God beforehand for I feel God will certainly grant what he has been thanked for.

St. Mary MacKillop
Courage, courage, trust in God who helps you in all things we feel our crosses hard at times, but our courage should rise with them.

St. Mary MacKillop

TOUR DETAILS (indicative)
Tour Code	MM2101
Starts	26 March 2022
Finishes	05 April 2022
Tour Cost	$3,990 AUD per person Twin Share + Domestic Airfares (if applicable)
Single Room	$1,190 AUD Supplement
Deposit	$800 upon booking
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* Prices are indicative and remain subject to possible changes in the unlikely event of significant exchange rate variations, airfare increases or minimum group size contingencies.

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