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St. Mary MacKillop: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Mary Helen MacKillop • Blessed Mary MacKillop • Saint Mary of the Cross
Born January 15, 1842 • Melbourne • Australia
Died August 8, 1909 (aged 67) • Australia
Founder Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart

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