Patron Saints Index: Blessed Mary MacKillop
"Eldest child of poor Scottish emigrants Alexander and Flora MacKillop. Her father had studied for the priesthood, but was never ordained. Educated at private schools and by her father. To help support her family, she worked as a nursery governess and store clerk while still in her teens. Tutor in Melbourne. Teacher at Portland School #510 in 1862. Established a 'Seminary for Young Ladies' in her home. Known for her holiness, her constant work in the local church, and for turning to prayer before making decisions."
Bd. Mary MacKillop is, it turns out, distantly related to me by marriage through my sister-in-law.
"Eldest child of poor Scottish emigrants Alexander and Flora MacKillop. Her father had studied for the priesthood, but was never ordained. Educated at private schools and by her father. To help support her family, she worked as a nursery governess and store clerk while still in her teens. Tutor in Melbourne. Teacher at Portland School #510 in 1862. Established a 'Seminary for Young Ladies' in her home. Known for her holiness, her constant work in the local church, and for turning to prayer before making decisions."
Bd. Mary MacKillop is, it turns out, distantly related to me by marriage through my sister-in-law.
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