Mary Mackillop

Mary Mackillop

Born: January 15, 1842, Victoria Melbourne Australia. Died: August 8, 1909, North Sydney, Australia.

She has 3 sisters and 4 brothers named  Margaret MacKillop, Alick MacKillop, John MacKillop, Alexandrina Mackillop, Donald Mackillop, Peter Mackillop and Annie Mckillop.   

Parents: Alexander MacKillop, Flora MacDonald.  Her parents were born in Scotland and came to live in Australia. In 2013 Mary Mackillop became the first saint of Australia. On behalf of all at St Therese School, I welcome you here today as we come

together to celebrate the Feast Day of St Mary MacKillop. Mary Mackillop feast day is on the 8th of August. Mary MacKillop was the foundress of the

Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, the order who founded our school.

By Mikayla