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Hope Illuminated – Christmas Lights at Mary MacKillop Place

24 November 2025

Mary MacKillop Place, located in North Sydney, is opening for its inaugural Christmas lights event, ‘Hope Illuminated – Christmas Lights at Mary MacKillop Place’ in December.

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Jubilee 2025: Choirs

17 November 2025

From 22-23 November, we celebrate the Jubilee of Choirs. As Renate Cassis shares, “Choirs in general possess remarkable power and a certain kind of magic when gathered. Whether it’s the grandeur of a concert choir, or the simplicity of a small parish group, they both bring unity and a sense of sacredness.”

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Biographical Dictionary of Australian Catholic Educators

14 November 2025

The Australian Catholic University has a website titled, Biographical Dictionary of Australian Catholic Educators, which features Father Julian Tenison Woods as the first Director of Catholic Education in South Australia.

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Happy Birthday Fr Julian Tenison Woods

11 November 2025

On his birthday, we pause in sacred reflection to honour the life and legacy of Father Julian Tenison Woods, born 15 November 1832 in London.

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World Day of the Poor: A Call to Compassion

10 November 2025

In this Jubilee year, we jointly commemorate the World Day of the Poor and the Jubilee of the Poor on 16 November. Read about the work that Mary MacKillop Today is doing to help create opportunities so that every child has the chance to thrive.

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November Prayer Intention: For the prevention of suicide

7 November 2025

For November, the Pope’s prayer intention is to pray “that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts may find the support, care and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life”.

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