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25th Anniversary Celebrations held
On the evening of the 11th August 2023, a celebration was held to mark the 25th Anniversary of the opening of the Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre in Penola in May of 1998. Here are a few remarks...
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Vale Claire Larkin
Claire Larkin with husband Brian It is with much sadness to inform you of the death of Claire Larkin. As you all know, Claire was really the lifeblood of the Centre for many years. Serving as...
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Australia Day Award
The prominent headlines on the front page of South Australia’s Border Watch described the recipients of the 2017 Australia Day Awards as “Pillars of our Community.” Mrs Claire Larkin is one such...
View ArticleFather Paul Gardiner SJ OAM
Father Paul Gardiner SJ OAM Fr Paul Gardiner died at Penola on 18 March 2017 at 93 years of age. He came to Penola in 1999 to be Chaplain to the Mary MacKillop Penola Centre and we were blessed with...
View ArticlePenola community celebrates schoolhouse 150th
A RECIPE FOR REMEMBERING … Combine a huge dose of passion for all things historical with an equally large dose of infectious energy and enthusiasm. Mix in equal measures a forensically researched...
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Remembering Mary’s departure from the South East at Port MacDonnell
Preparing the way … How appropriate it was to celebrate the Feast Day of the birth of John the Baptist by ceremoniously remembering the departure of young twenty five year old Sister Mary MacKillop and...
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After five hundred years …
4 December 2017 | General Interest Anne-Marie and Michael Matuschka cut the celebration cake During 2017 many Catholic and Lutheran communities around the world have gathered together to commemorate...
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Class of ‘36
24 April 2018 | General Interest Anne Millard, Lenore McKie, Marie Valenzuela and Pauline Phillips; All enjoyed listening to Lenore share her stories. The occasion of Lenore McKie’s 87th birthday was...
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Stewardship unparalleled!
6 June 2018 | General Interest Claire Larkin welcoming guests Another significant milestone was reached last week in Penola and celebrated in true Penola style. On Thursday evening, 31st May, exactly...
View ArticleFeast Day of Saint Mary MacKillop 8th August 2024
We invite you to join us for a special Mass celebrating the Feast day of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Saint Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first Saint, exemplifies devotion, courage, and service to...
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