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Mary Mackillop

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  • Birth

    Mary Mackillop was born at St Fitzroy Melbourne
  • She met Father Julian Tension Woods

  • Mary opens her first school

    Mary opened her frist school in Penola South Australia. She wore a black dress to signify her dedication to God.
  • Mary opens her second school in Adelaide

    With her small group of sisters they founded a new school.
  • Mary opens her third school in Brisbane

  • Mary makes a Pilgrimage to Rome

    Mary Travelled to Rome to seek papal approval for the religous congregation and was encouraged by Pope Pius IX
  • Mary is elected Superior General

    After the death of Mother Bernard Walsh, Mary was elected Superior General of the Joshephite order.
  • Mary suffers illness

  • Mary Passes away

    Mary althrough her life has worked as messanger of God and has been saved by him, and she is living her role in our hearts. You can see her tomb at Mary Mackillop Place in North Sydney.
  • Mary's Beatification

    The Blessed Mary Mackillop was beatified by Pope John Paul II
  • Mary Mackillop becomes a Saint

    Mary Mackillop becomes a Saint
    Pope Benedict XVII recognised Saint Mary of the Cross in Rome at the ceremony of Canonisation