Catholic Identity

Feast of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop

8th August

On this day, we celebrate the important role St Mary MacKillop played in making education accessible for children in our country. Mary MacKillop devoted her life to ensuring a holistic Catholic education for children from rural, poor families. St Mary MacKillop’s impact on Australian education was remarkable.  She was a trailblazer and a leader who passionately advocated for the education of underprivileged children and children in remote areas where others either would or could not go.  For such children and their families, Mary opened a door of hope into the future.

God, You gave us Mary MacKillop. She spent her life loving you and bringing your love to the poor children in Australia. Mary MacKillop still works on through her Sisters of St Joseph today. We thank you, God, and pray that you will bless us so that we can follow her example. Amen