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God of all people, we praise you for your servant, Mary MacKillop, who gave her life to serve you in the poor and oppressed.

As she is honoured in our world, may we continue to share her vision.

Help us to recognise, as she did, that the poor of our time will hear the gospel in the way we serve them. Be with us as we strive to follow her and carry out our mission of service and care. Amen.

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Living the Virtues of St Mary MacKillop

 

Mary MacKillop is most famous for being the first Australian-born person recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church, and for co-founding the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart, which built free schools for poor and rural children. 

 

  • First Australian Saint: Canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on October 17, 2010.
  • Education Pioneer: Started schools for children in need, especially in far-away country areas.
  • Religious Founder: Created the Josephite order with Father Julian Tenison-Woods in 1866.
  • Social Care : Opened orphanages and shelters for people without homes.
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On Friday, August 21st, Resurrection School staff shared the day at the St Mary MacKillop Centre in East Melbourne. We learnt more about the life of this extraordinary woman and the legacy she left by visiting the Centre, significant sites related to Mary’s life and St Patrick’s Cathedral.

 

St Mary MacKillop reminds us that living our faith is not only about what we say, but also about how we treat others each day. Her life was a wonderful example of kindness, courage, compassion, humility and a deep trust in God.

 

At school, we can live the virtues of St Mary MacKillop through the small things we do: welcoming someone who feels left out, helping a friend, showing patience, forgiving others, speaking kindly and standing up for what is right. These simple actions can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those around us.

 

St Mary MacKillop encouraged people to “never see a need without doing something about it.” This message challenges us to notice the needs of others and respond with generous hearts. As a school community, we can continue her legacy by looking beyond ourselves and putting our faith into action.

 

May we be inspired by Mary MacKillop to live with courage, compassion and kindness, and to make a positive difference wherever we go.

 

 

All the best,

 

Jane Dunstone

PRINCIPAL