Christmas 2010 Mary Mackillop Special Edition

At one with God

5 October 2010 EH

A timeline of Mary MacKillop's extraordinary life.

More than a century ago, Mary MacKillop walked across St Peter's Square alone as a young sister seeking approval for her new religious order. On 17 October, 2010, her face overlooked the square once more-this time cheered on by thousands as she was inducted into the choir of saints.

Immersing into the story

5 October 2010 EH

A number of DVDs, CDs and books have been released to mark the canonisation of Mary MacKillop. Here are a few.

Editorial: Thanks to all contributors

5 October 2010 EH

Welcome to our special Saint Mary MacKillop commemorative edition of Australian Catholics magazine.

All about Saints

5 October 2010 EH

Busting the myths of saints.

In Mary’s footsteps

5 October 2010 EH

The committed pilgrim will need two hours to retrace the steps of Mary MacKillop through The Rocks in Sydney-and another two weeks to digest the spiritual repercussions of their amble through the streets and laneways of this historic harbourside suburb.

Bringing MacKillop to life

5 October 2010 EH

St Mary of the Cross has become a towering figure in the minds and hearts of many Australians, heralded as a woman for today's world. Australian Catholics speaks with two Australians who have taken Mary out of our cathedrals' stained glass windows and given her new life in the 21st century.

The Mary MacKillop story

5 October 2010

Mary MacKillop's life does not just tell us about a brave and determined woman who has become a saint. It also says something important about Australia and the Australian Catholic Church today, and about the vision we need as Australians and Catholics.

A practical helping hand

5 October 2010 EH

Mary's childhood experiences made her determined to ensure other children had the benefits of a loving home and proper educational opportunities. Two wonderful women exemplify what it is to follow in the footsteps of Mary MacKillop today.

A living legacy

5 October 2010 EH

The first school Mary MacKillop opened was in Penola, just a stone's throw away from where Mary MacKillop Memorial School stands today.

Patron of the ‘fair go’

5 October 2010 EH

Despite the troubles that she faced in getting acceptance for her sisters, Mary MacKillop was singular in her purpose of helping others. If a saint exemplifies the spirit of a people, then Mary MacKillop must point to a faith in Australia that is about education, service, community and, most importantly, a 'fair go' for everyone.

The Josephites overseas

5 October 2010 EH

In Mary MacKillop's lifetime, the Josephites spread across Australia and established themselves in other places like Scotland and New Zealand. Mary MacKillop's call to 'never see a need without doing something about it' continues to be taken up by Josephites and lay people around the world.

NEWSLETTER SIGNUP

LOGIN

Christmas 2010 Mary Mackillop Special Edition