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SAINT MARY OF THE CROSSMACKILLOPInspired By A SaintContinued...Australian Josephites who have travelled to Rome represent the Central and Federation ("BrownJoeys" and "Black Joeys") Josephite Sisters living and ministering throughout Australia, NewZealand, Ireland, Peru, East Timor, Scotland and Brazil.While in Rome the order was welcomed by the Australian Ambassador to the Holy See TimFischer and participate in special events to commemorate Mary MacKillop's life and mission.The sisters also led fellow pilgrims in the "Footsteps of Mary MacKillop" visiting landmarks, sitesand churches that played an important role in Mary's time in Rome in 1873-74 and her quest tohave the Rule of the Sisters of St Joseph approved by the Holy See.Sr Anning said that while she was very excited and privileged to be going to Rome thecanonisation was just another step in the Josephites' journey."I see this wonderful event as contributing towards Mary MacKillop becoming a helpful andcomforting inspiration and a spiritual model for all Australians," she said."It will be my pleasure on returning to Australia to share any aspects of the special experience tofurther enrich the appreciation of this wonderfully good woman."Picture & Story by kind permission of the Catholic Leader BrisbaneA YOUNG MARY!Beginnings...From Mary’s often troubled and humblebeginnings in Melbourne to the establishment ofa School in a Stable in Penola, her early lifeshowed her great desire to do God’s will andhelp those in need.Used with the permission of the Trustees of the Sisters of St Joseph. Not to bereproduced without the permission of the Trustees.SAINT MARY OF THE CROSSMACKILLOPHer Story - Her legacy - Her Canonisation!