St. Mary MacKillop

St. Mary MacKillop was an Australian nun and educator celebrated for founding the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart in 1866. Her mission was to provide quality education and support to children, especially the poor and marginalized, in a time when such services were limited. She was committed to practical faith and social justice, overcoming numerous challenges, including institutional opposition. Canonized as Australia's first saint in 2010, her legacy endures through her work in education, compassion, and service to vulnerable communities.