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[[Saint Mary MacKillop]] (1842–1909), [[Australia]]’s first saint, founded the [[Sisters of St. Joseph]], dedicated to educating rural poor. [[Canonized]] in 2010, she is a patroness of Australia, where 5 million Catholics (20% of the population) honor her. Her legacy of resilience amid Church opposition shapes [[Oceania]]’s Catholic identity.
[[Saint Mary MacKillop]] (1842–1909), [[Australia]]’s first saint, founded the [[Sisters of St. Joseph]], dedicated to educating rural poor. [[Canonized]] in 2010, she is a patroness of Australia, where 5 million Catholics (20% of the population) honor her. Her legacy of resilience amid Church opposition shapes [[Oceania]]’s Catholic identity.