The Life of Mary MacKillop

Where did Mary MacKillop grow up?

• Sydney

• Fitzroy, Melbourne

• Brisbane

• Adelaide

What was Mary MacKillop's role when she moved to Penola in South Australia?

• Teacher

• Nurse

• Governess

• Shopkeeper

Who did Mary MacKillop meet in Penola that helped her establish the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart?

• Father Tennison Woods

• Father John Smith

• Father Michael O'Reilly

• Father Patrick Kelly

In what year was the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart founded?

• 1857

• 1867

• 1877

• 1887

What was a significant challenge Mary MacKillop faced from the Catholic Church?

• Lack of funding

• Criticism for her independence

• Language barriers

• Health issues

Which countries did the Sisters of St Joseph expand their work to?

• Australia and New Zealand

• Australia and Canada

• Australia and the United States

• Australia and the United Kingdom

Why was Mary MacKillop temporarily excommunicated from the Church?

• For financial mismanagement

• For refusing to compromise on her beliefs

• For leaving the country

• For health reasons

In what year did Mary MacKillop pass away?

• 1905

• 1907

• 1909

• 1911

When was Mary MacKillop declared a saint by the Catholic Church?

• 2000

• 2005

• 2010

• 2015

What was Mary MacKillop's primary mission with the Sisters of St Joseph?

• To build churches

• To educate and help the poor

• To provide medical care

• To organise community events