Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
The Portland church where Mary MacKillop spent long hours in prayer during the formative years when she worked as a governess and teacher before returning to Penola.
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The pilgrim’s guide
What makes this visit meaningful
The Portland church where Mary MacKillop spent long hours in prayer during the formative years when she worked as a governess and teacher before returning to Penola.
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Discernment in Portland
Pray where Mary’s years of work, family responsibility and growing vocation converged.
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Gateway to Penola
Portland is the natural western-Victoria beginning for pilgrims following her path toward the Josephite foundation.