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Julian Tenison Woods (1832-1889) - 1st Director Catholic Ed
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 1:30 PMMary MacKillop Precinct: Bethany · Kensington
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Julian Edmund Tenison Woods (1832-1889) - First Director of Catholic Education in South Australia It is 160 years since Fr Julian Tenison Woods and Mary MacKillop opened their first school in Penola, laying the foundations for a system of education that would become a hallmark of the Australian Catholic Church. This session, on the eve of his birthday (1832) will outline Julian Woods’ method in his role as First Director of Catholic Education in South Australia. Presented by Mary Cresp rsj No cost - donation appreciated. Subsidised through MMK SA Fund.