3/10/10 – The Feast of Blessed Mary MacKillop

In two weeks’ time, the Catholic Church will celebrate the canonisation of six people, including Blessed Mary MacKillop. To mark the Canonisation of Blessed Mary MacKillop as Australia's first saint, the Catholic Church throughout Australia will celebrate the Feast of Blessed Mary on the day of her canonisation, Sunday 17 October. Our Lady of Mount … Continue reading 3/10/10 – The Feast of Blessed Mary MacKillop

Solemnity of Saint Mary of the Cross (Mary MacKillop)

Update (August 2013): It is now almost three years since St Mary of the Cross was canonised as Australia's first saint.  Since then, the feast of St Mary has also been elevated in Australia to the rank of Solemnity, giving it greater importance and significance.   Our original post on the then Feast of Blessed Mary … Continue reading Solemnity of Saint Mary of the Cross (Mary MacKillop)