Australia's first saint and co-founder of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Mary MacKillop of the Cross founded the first Josephite School in Victoria at Numurkah in 1890.. In December 2024, Numurkah parishioners celebrated the opening of an indigenous garden and history trail dedicated to the memory of Mary MacKillop and the Josephite Sisters who have served their community so well.
To read more about the Mary MacKillop Indigenous Garden and History Trail click here.
To contact the Numurkah Parish and see Mass times click here.
Location: 20 A Tocumwal Rd, Numurkah VIC 3636
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Read about the Opening and Blessing of the Indigenous Garden and History Trail
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