Mary was canonized on October 17, 2010, in Rome.
To be declared a saint by the Church you must first die.
Both were martyrs, a first class ticket to sainthood.
James was the first bishop of Jerusalem.
The canonization date for Australia's first saint was October 17, 2010.
The canonization date for Australia's first saint is Octover 17, 2010.
Mary MacKillop, in 2010
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini - She was born in Italy but was sent to the United States by Pope Leo XIII to continue her work. She did become a citizen of the United States.
se was the first person in Australia to become a saint
From the First Century onward.
I believe it is because she was the mother of Saint Augastin and is the one who convinced him to convert to Christianity in the first place. No Monica, No Saint Augastin or his cherished writings on Christian morality.
1903
Saint Stephen was one of the first deacons of the early Christian Church. He was known for his faith, preaching, and miracles. He was martyred for his beliefs and became the first Christian martyr, which contributed to his recognition as a saint in the Catholic Church.