Merry Christmas

Mary MacKillop Pilgrimage, Sydney June 2013

In June this year Mary O'Neill  visited Mary MacKillop centre in Sydney. It's a place out of the ordinary where Mary MacKillop lived, died and is buried.  The Museum and chapel attract many turists each year.


Pictured Mary O'Neill and Sister Helen 

"I am very happy that my  pilgrimage to Sydney happened in the Catholic Year of Faith. I would like to thank to sister Helen of St. Joseph for her time spent with me and for her guidance and booklet of 5 reflections she gave me. Sister Helen wrote the Reflections inspired by the life of St Mary of the Cross Mac Killop.
 Mary MacKillop visited New Zealand 4 times and made a very strong influence on New Zealand sisters of St. Joseph " said Mary O'Neill.

"Remember we are but travellers here."

Saint Christopher key ring

This a an example of  the vintage Saint Christopher
key ring made in circa 1950-1960s.

Obituary - The Right Reverend Monsignor Timothy Francis Hannigan

Monsignor Tim Haningham, 81, of  Saint Patrick Church , passed away April 28, 2013 in Napier, New Zealand. Father Haninigan was born in Ireland. He officiated as a priest at Saint Patricks in Napier since 1979. Father Hannigan passed away during  communion at the altar of Saint Patrick Church in Napier. (Sunday morning mass).

                    We will greatly miss him. Mary O'Neill

Pope John XXIII memorabilia

Pope John XXIII (Latin Ioannes XXIII; Italian Giovanni XXIII) memorabilia. This a  framed print of pope John XXIII  made between  1958-1963. 

Saint Francis of Assisi - Happy Easter

Saint Francis (Italian -Francesco)

This ceramic tile was made in Italy in 2001. Its a souvenir type of tile suitable  for home decor.  Tile dimension 10,5 cm x 7,5 cm.
Saint Francis founder of all Franciscan Orders was born in Assisi. Saint Francis is patron saint of merchants and ecologists.

Happy Easter 

Mary O'Neill Doll Museum

Ceramic tile from Assisi

This ceramic tile was made in Italy in 2001. Its a souvenir type of tile suitable  for home decor. Tile dimension 10,5 cm x 7,5 cm.
Saint Francis founder of all Franciscan Orders was born in Assisi. 

Doll of Pope Benedict XVI

This Pope Benedict XVI doll was made by  Mary O'Neill in February 2013. The doll stands 60  cm tall.The doll outfit made out of vintage fabrics. Used old  plastic doll. Doll marks.

Praying Holy Mary figurines

 Praying Holy Mary figurines

24 cm praying Holy Mary figurines.
Mary O'Neill Doll Museum

 

Communion standing cross and chalice

Communion standing cross and chalice

27 cm communion standing cross and chalice.


Mary O'Neill Doll Museum

Black Madonna - Our Lady of Czestochowa - Polish Sexcentennial Reproduction 1382-1982

This is a  framed reproduction of Black Madonna - Our Lady of  Czestochowa.  Two years ago the Mary O'Neill Doll Museum purchased this framed  reproduction of the Polish Madonna.  

Remarks in hand writing on the back of framed picture were written by  Sr. Anne-Marie of Jesus O.D.C.S. and there is a her signature too. Sister Anne-Marie wrote:

Experts say the painting was done by St. Luke though no one is sure.  1382 Polish prince found it in Russia  and took it back home with him. He stopped at the new Pauline Monastery at Jasna Gora. Next day, he wanted to set out on his way, but, unexpectedly the horses stood there, rooted to the ground and wouldn't move.

"This must be the Madonnas doing. She wishes to stay" decided the knights the friars. In this way Black Madonna chose a home for herself. The year was 1382.

1382-1982  years Quincentennial year 1982 Feast Day of  Black Madonna - Our Lady of  Czestochowa.

26 August,1982 - Vows as Secular Order Carmelite Sr Anne-Marie of Jesus ODCS (sister Anne- Marie's  signature).

1432 Hussites damaged the painting - the king's best artists tried to cover the sward-cuts but to no avail. Three times the paint, when dry, fell off, leaving the "scars" exposed ... the Madonna wanted her wound remembered.

Dimentions of the picture: 23cm x33 cm

Swiss Guard of the Vatican doll

This is a Swiss Guard doll c1950s, a souvenir doll from the Vatican Rome. Ricardo di Roma (Remember Rome).

Saint Anthony of Padua porcelain figurine

Saint Anthony of Padua

Mary O'Neill Doll Museum Religion and Dolls Gallery

Saint Anthony of Padua figurine. Height 11 cm. Made in c 1970s

Blessed virgin Mary and infant Jesus porcelain figurine

Madonna and child

Mary O'Neill Doll Museum Religion and Dolls Gallery

Blessed Virgin Mary and infant Jesus figurine. Height 11 cm. Made in c 1970s.

Immaculate Heart of Mary porcelain figurine

 Sacred Heart of Mary

Mary O'Neill Doll Museum Religion and Dolls Gallery

Sacred Heart of Mary, Height12 cm. Made in c 1970s.