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Wisdom Series Exhibition by Richard Campbell
Opening Night
On Tuesday 8 December Friends of Mary MacKillop Place, Sisters and staff gathered for an enjoyable evening to celebrate the opening of the Wisdom Series exhibition. The artist, Richard Campbell, gave an informative talk on the symbolism behind his artwork. The exhibition will be on display to the public in the Museum from 9 December 2009 to 31 January 2010.
Peruvian Regional Textiles Exhibition:
Showcasing a diversity of motifs and techniques
As series of Peruvian regional textiles were on exhibition in the Museum's Reading Room from 7 to 27 November.
School Holiday Program
The Museum ran a School Holiday Program during the second week of the October holidays for primary school-aged students.
We enjoyed a variety of activities which included taking a museum tour, exploring interactive computer activities, investigating old items from the travelling trunk and creating art and craft activities.
Museum Open Weekend
15 & 16 August 2009
On the weekend of 15 & 16 August, several hundred visitors enjoyed the beautiful weather and festivities at the Musuem's Open Weekend. This was a great opportunity to discover a local secret in the heart of North Sydney and unravel the story of Mary MacKillop - Australia's first Saint.
Visitors explored the museum's story through the new interactive exhibition Mary Path to Sainthood on a guided tour as well as visiting historic Alma Cottage, Mary MacKillop's home from 1884 to 1909.
The roaming Peruvian musicians and Gramophone Man helped create a a wonderful atmosphere of celebration for visitors as they enjoyed Devonshire Tea and the sausage sizzle in the grounds.
Thank you to all our visitors, volunteers and staff for helping to make our Open Weekend one to remember!
Mary MacKillop
Centenary Feast Day Celebrations
8 August 2009
On Saturday 8 August, the Sisters of St Joseph welcomed everyone to celebrate Mary MacKillop's Centenary Feast Day celebrations in North Sydney.
A Centenary Mass was celebrated by Cardinal Pell at 11am at St Mary's Church in Miller Street, North Sydney and broadcast to North Sydney Oval.
Masses were also celebrated in the Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel in the early morning and evening. The Chapel was open all day for visits to Mary MacKillop's Tomb.
Many visitors enjoyed a day of celebration and Josephite hospitality in the grounds of Mary MacKillop Place.
Calligraphy Lecture
As part of the Museum's Public Programs, a lecture on the Art of Calligraphy was presented by Heather Courtis in the Reading Room on 23 July 2009. The lecture also gave those attending an opportunity to view The Book of Heroes and Champions (featuring Mary MacKillop) produced by the Gold Coast Calligraphy Society.
Update on Canonisation of Blessed Mary MacKillop
Rewards at Mary MacKillop Place Gift Shop & Cafe
Congratulations to Mary Aboumelhem from Croydon Park NSW, who received two nights accommodation for two at Anderledy Lodge as part of the Gift Shop & Cafe's Rewards Program.
For more information about the reward program, please visit Mary MacKillop Place Gift Shop & Cafe.