“We are but travellers here”

Pilgrimage to Penola, Kensington and Adelaide in the footsteps of Mary MacKillop

October 20-22 (3-day retreat)

In this Jubilee Year of Hope, we are encouraged to engage in pilgrimage. This leader’s retreat takes participants to two of the three holy doors in the Archdiocese of Adelaide- St Joseph’s Church Penola and St Francis Xavier Cathedral in Adelaide.

Along the way, leaders will reflect on the life of St Mary MacKillop as an educational leader inspired by Jesus and how today we can take inspiration from her and how she faced the joys and challenges of leadership with hope.

Program outline

Sunday October 19

Make your way to Penola. Overnight accommodation in South East provided by CESA

Monday October 20- Penola

Visit to the Mary MacKillop Penola Centre, St Joseph’s Church and other local landmarks significant in the Mary MacKillop/Julian Tenison Woods story.

Time for reflection and prayer

Make your way home.

Tuesday October 21- Kensington

Mary MacKillop Museum, Bethany Centre, local heritage walk

Time for reflection and prayer

Wednesday October 22- Adelaide

Franklin St Chapel and old school room

Time for reflection and prayer

Cathedral- Mass

Facilitators: Sr Mary Ryan rsj, Paul Murphy

Bookings close 19 September 2025