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Issue Details: First known date: 2008... 2008 At the Centre of Light : The Mary McKillop Story
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'The founder of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart, Mary MacKillop was a pioneer, and established orphanages, convents, and even started the first free Catholic school in an old stable in South Australia. MacKillop remembers these as she travels to Rome and has an audience with the Pope in 1872. Of course, in 19th century Australia, and even within the Catholic church, MacKillop was challenging the establishment, roles and ideals, and that wasn't always appreciated; she was even excommunicated by the Bishop of Adelaide.' Source: /www.theage.com.au (Sighted 30/06/2010).

Production Details

  • First produced at La Mama Theatre, 205 Faraday St, Carlton, 25 June - 12 July 2008

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Works about this Work

Mary, Quite Contrary Gillian Cumming , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: The Sunday Mail , 18 July 2010; (p. 13)

— Review of At the Centre of Light : The Mary McKillop Story Rosemary Johns , 2008 single work drama
Mary, Quite Contrary Gillian Cumming , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: The Sunday Mail , 18 July 2010; (p. 13)

— Review of At the Centre of Light : The Mary McKillop Story Rosemary Johns , 2008 single work drama
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