What is some information on Mary MacKillop?

Answer 1

Mary Mackillop is a woman who did good things like starting schools and one day she met a priest who helped her they became good friends and started the sisters of saint Joseph and they all taught children at schools they started because there was a lack of education.

Mary MacKillop was born of Scottish parents in 1842 and died in 1909. Her life was a difficult one in many ways. When she was young the support of the family fell to her. She wanted to be a nun but in a different way to those she knew because they lived in cloisters and were not able to go among the people.

She met Fr Julian Tenison Woods and together they founded the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart to provide education for the poor children especially those in the outback. She also began refuges for women, orphanages and homes for the elderly. The works are carried on today by the Sisters but many new ones have been added to meet the needs of the times.

Mary was a holy woman. Her holiness was recognised by the Church when she was beatified in 1995 by Pope John Paul II who came to Sydney to perform the ceremony. The process for her canonisation, which will recognise her as a saint for the world, is progressing in Rome.

Answer 2

When Mary saw bush children deprived of schooling and learning about their Catholic faith, she set about to establish schools. Mary was an intelligent woman tutored by her well-educated father and had experiences as governess and class teacher which equipped her to develop curriculum, class timetables and lessons for the students. Her Sisters of St Joseph were trained in her methods and were sent across boundary lines of colonies and dioceses. In this way, Mary was supporting the Church and its members in the religious formation and education of secular studies.

Following the establishment of many schools, Mary set about to remedy the evil on the streets. Houses of Providence were founded for destitute women and men, and orphanages for boys and girls. Mary also ministered to people in gaols, hospitals and asylums. Visits to family homes were equally important to encourage children to attend school and to bring relief to struggling families in whatever way was needed.

Mary's high principles, strength of character and conviction in her beliefs enabled her to withstand opposition and difficulties experienced with family, friends and Church authorities.

Mary showed God's love for all people in practical ways, respecting their human dignity and treating them on an equal basis, no matter what their status or faith.

Answer 3

Mary MacKillop was an Australian nun who co-founded the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, a religious congregation that focused on teaching and social welfare. She was canonized as Australia's first saint in 2010 for her work in education and social justice, particularly in advocating for the education of the poor and disadvantaged. MacKillop's legacy continues to inspire many in Australia and beyond.

Answer 4

her family and the young children she helped

Answer 5

Mary Mackillop was a devout Roman Catholic sister who believed in the teachings of the Catholic Church and had a special charism for teaching.

Answer 6

1. She was excommunicated on July 30th