In 1856, Mary MacKillop, an Australian nun and co-founder of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, faced significant challenges when she was excommunicated by Bishop Patrick Quinn of Adelaide. This excommunication was primarily due to her advocacy for the rights of the poor and her efforts to establish a Catholic school system in Australia. However, her excommunication was later lifted in 1860, and she continued her work in education and social justice, eventually becoming Australia's first canonized saint in 2010.
Mary Mackillops full name is Mary Helen Mackillop!!!
Mary MacKillop's parents were Flora Macdonald and Alexander MacKillop.
Mary MacKillop was never married.
She is referred to as Saint Mary Mackillop.
Mary Mackillop was born January 15, 1842.
Mary MacKillop College was created in 1991.
Mary Mackillop had seven brothers and sisters
Mary Mackillop was excommunicated on the 22nd of September in 1871.
Mary Mackillop became a nun when she was 44 in 1867
Mary Mackillop died in Sidney, Australia.
August 8 is the feast day of Mary Mackillop.
Mary MacKillop College's motto is 'Called to Life'.