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MacKillop House
Named after St Mary of the Cross MacKillop.
Born on 15 January, 1842, Mary MacKillop entered the convent at age 22. In 1877, Mary established the Sisters of St Joseph. Believing education was the key to life, Mary dedicated her entire life to teaching children in the outback of Australia and working with the poor.
She strongly encouraged women to be heard in the church and she battled with church officials over her support of women taking on roles in the church. She was a bold woman of great love and a model of courage. Her motto was:
She died on 8 August, 1909.
Never see an evil without trying to find a remedy.