Today is Mary MacKillop's feast day. Our whole school went to church to celebrate the feast day of
Mary Mackillop.
Who is Mary Mackillop ?
Mary MacKillop is the oldest sister out of her 8 sisters. She was born in Melbourne on 15 January 1842. She died on the 8th of August 1909 in North Sydney. Her full name is Mary Helen MacKillop
What did Mary Mackillop do ?
She was declared to be Australia's first saint on 17 october 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI. She was a wonderful woman who gave her life to God and people in need.
How did she become a saint ?
In June 1995 MacKillop was beatified by Pope John II. In February 2010, an Australian woman said that her cancer had disappeared after she prayed to Mary Mackillop. Pope Benedict XVI recognized Mary MacKillop as a saint. She was canonized that October.
hi I am Liam from your class blog wow I never knew about st mary mackillkop and I have learnt lots about her like when she was born and when she died
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