Melbourne-born Mary MacKillop founded the Sisters of Saint Joseph in the 1800s to work ‘wherever there was a need.’
Mary Ward was a sixteenth century Yorkshirewoman, born at a time of conflict for Catholics in England, who, inspired by the Society of Jesus, devoted herself to active ministry.
 
The two Marys were both pioneering women of their time, forging new ways for women to live the religious life.
The event will look at their lives and missions, and reflect on their legacy for women today.
 
Opening Message, sent from His Eminence Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life.
 
Guest speakers include:

Sr Maria Casey RSJ, Canon Lawyer and final Postulator of the Cause for Canonisation of Mary MacKillop;

Sr Jane Livesey  CJ (English Province), General Superior Congregation Jesus;

Sr Noelle Corscadden ibvm, Superior General Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Loreto;

Dr Katharine Massam, Academic Dean, Associate Professor of History, Pilgrim Theological College, University of Divinity; and

Rev. Sr Carmen Ros Nortes, Under-Secretary Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.

The Webinar will be available in English and Italian. 
 
Friday 4 December 10:00 a.m. Rome Time (8:00 p.m. in Central Victoria.  Open from from 07:45 p.m.)

To join webinar via Zoom click here and type in the Passcode: 093953