Catholic Identity

Yesterday, we celebrated the life and legacy of Australia's first saint, Mary MacKillop. Mary MacKillop's unwavering dedication to the marginalised and her pioneering spirit in founding the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart have left an indelible mark on our nation's history. Through her work, she exemplified the values of compassion, perseverance, and faith—principles that continue to inspire and guide us today.

“Wisely reading the signs of the times, Mary MacKillop was convinced that the purpose of education is the integral development of the person both as an individual and as a member of the community and that this requires wisdom, patience and charity on the part of every teacher. “                                       (Pope Francis  —, June 7, 2023.)

Next Thursday, students will participate in the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass. This feast day commemorates the time when Mary, the mother of God, was assumed body and soul into heaven and reunited with her son Jesus. In this Sunday’s Gospel, Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth. Mary, who has just found out she is to be the mother of God’s son, is excited for Elizabeth, who has been wishing for a child for a long time. Mary’s acceptance of the news, along with her humility and faith in God, is reflected in her prayer of praise, known as The Magnificat.