Plan your visit
Step into the heart of Mary MacKillop Place, a sacred and historic site located on the land of the Cammeraygal People in North Sydney. Here, Australia’s first canonised saint, Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop, lived, ministered, and now rests eternally. This unique centre of pilgrimage radiates warmth, inclusion, and an open invitation for all to walk in Mary’s footsteps.
Our Location
Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel,
Gift Shop & Café, Museum:
Anderledy, Temuka Apartments
& Conferences:
Discover the inspiring legacy of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop and Fr Julian Tenison Woods as you explore our vibrant offerings. Whether you’re visiting for reflection, learning, or inspiration, Mary MacKillop Place is a place where history, faith, and community come together to create an experience that will leave a lasting impact.
Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel
Mary MacKillop Place Museum
Gift Shop & Cafe
Education & Learning
Good to Know
- Toilets
Wheelchair-accessible toilets are located near the Chapel and Gift Shop & Café.
- GUIDE DOGS & CERTIFIED ASSISTANCE ANIMALS
Guide dogs are welcome, along with certified assistance animals. Dog bowls are available on-site in the cafe courtyard.
- carer / seniors card
The Museum supports the Companion Card Program, offering free entry for companions of cardholders. We also provide concessional rates for Seniors Card holders. Simply present your card upon arrival to receive your discount.
- photography
- Personal Memories
Capture your personal memories at Mary MacKillop Place! Guest photography is allowed in the museum, chapel and outdoor grounds. Please refrain from using flash photography in the museum.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @marymackillopplace and share your photos with us using the tags #marymackillopplace and #sistersofsaintjoseph.
- Commercial/Broadcast
If you wish to use Mary MacKillop Place for any commercial use (including commercials, film/television or news stories) you are required to complete our Filming Application Form which our team will review. Written consent will be provided if approval is granted.
- wi-fi
Enjoy free Wi-Fi in the Gift Shop & Café
Stay with us
Whether you’re travelling for business or leisure, our spacious accommodations include a variety of twin, double, and family ensuited rooms, along with charming studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, ensuring you have the perfect retreat to unwind and recharge.
Venues for hire
Mary MacKillop Place offers a versatile space for meetings, conferences, events, courses, screenings, pilgrimage groups, exhibitions and much more – all located within this historic complex.
“Live in perfect charity and love, aiding and mutually encouraging one another in the thorny yet strong sweet path marked out for each of us to follow.”
MARY MACKILLOP | 1907
