Thursday, 8 August 2019

St Mary Mackillop


Mary Mackillop
Feast Day: 8th August

Who is St Mary MacKillop?
St Mary Helen MacKillop is a Saint. She was a teacher in  Australia and born in Melbourne but lived in New Zealand. She was the oldest of eight children.

What did Saint Mary MacKillop do?
St Mary MacKillop was a teacher in Australia teaching the children of Portland, Victoria in 1862.

How did St Mary MacKillop become a Saint?
St Mary MacKillop was confirmed a saint by Pope John Paul the second.  Pope Benedict the 16th recognized MacKillop as saint.

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