Mary MacKillop Place, the Sisters of Saint Joseph and Mary MacKillop Today extend a warm invitation to celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop on Friday, 8 August 2025.

We look forward to welcoming everyone, including our pilgrims and supporters, to Mary MacKillop Place in North Sydney.

“Mary MacKillop Place is a sacred site unlike any other because Mary lived, died and is buried here,” says Sr Monica Cavanagh, Congregational Leader of the Sisters of Saint Joseph.

“In this Jubilee Year, we especially look forward to welcoming all faith-filled followers to this official site of Pilgrimage. Visit the Memorial Chapel, attend Mass, pray at Mary’s tomb, support the work of Mary MacKillop Today, and share good food and hospitality.

“There will be free admission to the Museum to explore the story of Mary MacKillop and the foundation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, light meals will be on sale, plus the Chapel, gift shop and café will be open for extended hours.”

If you are unable to visit during the day, come along to the evening Mass at 6pm. The 10am Mass will also be livestreamed so all can join in on this special occasion.

After much planning and preparation on site, and hard work by Sisters, staff and volunteers, we look forward to welcoming you.

More details below and on the Mary MacKillop Place website here.

Feast Day details are:

• When: Friday, 8 August 2025
• Where: Mary MacKillop Place
• Pedestrian and Wheelchair access: 80 William Street, North Sydney
• Wheelchair access: Via the Museum Gates, 7 Mount Street, North Sydney
• Mass times:
  • 8:00am, 10:00am, 1:00pm and 6:00pm
  • Livestream Link for 10:00am Mass – click here
• Chapel opening time: 7:30am to 7:30pm (The Chapel will be open for private prayer and visits to Mary MacKillop’s tomb)
• Museum opening time: 7:30am to 3:30pm
• Gift Shop & Café opening time: 7:30am to 7:30pm

School and Parish Resources

Mary MacKillop Place shares prayers and reflections for schools and parishes in preparation for and on the Feast Day of St Mary the Cross MacKillop. Access via the Mary MacKillop Place website where you can also spend time in quiet reflection at Mary’s tomb.

Mary MacKillop Today shares Feast Day school and parish resources, including a downloadable commemorative Feast Day prayer card, fundraising ideas, Feast Day poster and PowerPoint presentation to inspire students and parishioners celebrating Australia’s first Saint as a united community. Click here for ideas to celebrate St Mary MacKillop’s Feast Day.