Saint Mary of the Cross, as she is officially known, was canonised in Rome tonight. This is a hot right now for religion, and for Australia as this is our first ever saint.
Saint Mary was born in Melbourne on January 15, 1842.
It seems religion is hot right now once again, particularly for us Aussies, as up to 8000 Australian pilgrims gathered in St Peter's Square to watch the rite of canonisation and mass led by the Pope. This combined with local celebrations made this a truly landmark occasion.
Saint Mary founded the order of Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, with Father Julian Tenison Woods, to help educate and care for poor children in rural areas. Sister was on a mission!
This acknowledgment was 85 years in the making, with the strict procedure of validation being undertaken on two healing miracles, and in depth research into her life and times.
The Pope said that for years, countless young Australians had been blessed with teachers inspired by Saint Mary.
Religious or not, it is hot right now to give to the community, and get to be a saint for it.
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