Mary MacKillop founded an order of nuns that worked to improve education for the poor, and general conditions for the Aborigines.
Mary saw a need to educate poor children and heard a call from God to do so.
Mary wanted the help the poor because she was not rich herself and she wanted to make people believe even if you are poor or rich you are equal.
she cared for the poor
She helped by founding schools where the poor could have heir children educated.
helping poor
Mary Mackillop was an educator throughout her adult life and established schools and an order for the education of poor children.
Mary Mackillop did not have any input into the development of democracy in Australia.
Mary Mackillops full name is Mary Helen Mackillop!!!
Mary MacKillop was a saint who devoted her life to God, and yes she preached the good news to the poor and her students that she taught in the many Catholic schools she set up.
Mary MacKillop was never married.
She is referred to as Saint Mary Mackillop.
Mary MacKillop's parents were Flora Macdonald and Alexander MacKillop.