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Catholic AnswerMary MacKillop is the first and only (so far) native Australian to be canonized by the Church. She was born of impoverished Scottish immigrants in Australia, and homeschooled, at 14 she went out to help support her family, of which she was the oldest child. She founded the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Poor, her Sisters were later known as the Josephites. For a more complete background, you may view the website devoted to her below:Mary Mackillops full name is Mary Helen Mackillop!!!
Mary MacKillop was never married.
She is referred to as Saint Mary Mackillop.
Mary MacKillop's parents were Flora Macdonald and Alexander 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'.