Mary Mackillop was the eldest of eight children. Her parents were Catholic immigrants from Scotland.  

Mary was taught by her father who had studied for the priesthood at Rome. 

1850- Mary Mackillop celebrated her very first holy communion.

1856- Mary Mackillop started working at just age 14 

1861- Mary became a governess for her uncle’s children in South Australia, where she met Father Julian Tenison Woods, who became her spiritual guide. 

1863- Mary became a teacher at Portland Catholic Denominational School.

1866- Mary and Father Julian Woods, opened the first free Catholic school in Penola.

1867- Forms the religious nun group called the Sisters of St Josephs with Father Woods. Mary Mackillop was the superior. On August the 15th Mary took her religious vows. 

1869- Mary took her final vows and move to Queensland to open up more schools. 

1871- Bishop Laurence Sheil of Adelaide excommunicates Mary because she “refused to obey orders” and because of this 47 sisters were expelled. 

1872- Bishop Laurence Sheil removes the excommunicates against Mary Mackillop nine days before his death. 

1873- For a personal audience with Pope Pius IX, Mary travels to Rome. 

1874- Mary returns back to Australia from Rome with 15 Irish postulants. 

1875- Mary was elected to be the first superior general for the Sisters of St Josephs. 

1879- The Sisters are made to leave Queensland after the bishop refused to accept central government of the institution. 

1881- Mary was re-elected to be the superior general. 

1883- Mary moves to Sydney after accusations from Bishop Reynolds who claims she was an “alcoholic” after having a drink of brandy to help her with menstrual pains. 

1885- Mary’s stripped of her role as superior general after Cardinal Moran says Mary’s election was invalid and the role was given too Mother Bernard Walsh.

1891- Mary’s first really serious sickness takes place.

1899- Mary was elected superior again, replacing Mother Bernard. 

1902- Mary travels to Rotorua New Zealand after suffering from a stroke 

1909- Mary sadly dies in Mount street North Sydney on the 8th of August. 

There were 4 main types of punishment implemented to the convicts these included:

1.    An eye for an eye, this is where the criminal would suffer the same pain inflicted on their victim. 

2.    Deterrence, this was when the criminal would be hung in public, this was used to show the public what would happen if they did break the law. 

3.    Rehabilitation, this was when criminals would be sent to an education program to try and turn them away from crime instead of punishing them. 

4. Social protection, this is the final punishment where criminals would be sent to Australia to work and serve over there so the people of Britain would be safe. 

 

Mary MacKillop on Mission to Her Last Breath: Correspondence about the Foundations of the Sisters of St Joseph in Aotearoa New Zealand and Mary's Final Years 1881-1909

 

Julian Tenison Woods: A Life

 

Mary MacKillop and a Nest of Crosses: Correspondence with Fr Julian Woods - 1869 to 1872

 

Recipes from Morocco

Mary devoted her life to helping others by funding the Sisters of St Joseph of he Sacred Heart, who then went on helping Mary establish schools all around Australia and New Zealand for the less fortunate. 

²⁶ “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”

²⁷ He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’^[a]; and, ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’^[b]”

²⁸ “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”

²⁹ But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbour?”

³⁰ In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. ³¹ A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. ³² So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.³³ But a Samaritan, as he travelled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. ³⁴ He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. ³⁵ The next day he took out two denarii^[c] and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’

³⁶ “Which of these three do you think was a neighbour to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”

³⁷ The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”

Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

The employer should at no time employ someone who is incompatible  with the efforts and abilities that the job requires. it is the principal duty of the employer  to look after the health and wellbeing of their labourers. The prosperous employers should be aware not to abuse their power against the vulnerable poor and needy and who can’t provide for them self, as it is the law they shouldn’t abuse the poor for personal benefits or for profit. To not deprive anyone of their right to their wages as it is an atrocity  and a crime to both God ,Heaven and the society. Finally the wealthy must religiously provide labourers with a fair wage  as the labourers are weak and unprotected. 

We the members of society must practice our right of private ownership as this is not only lawful but essential. St Thomas Aquinas’ message to the world is share our abundance to those who are in need.When we provided for ourselves and our families we must give our remains to indigent.We, the Christians must be charitable as it is our duty which is not a human law. The laws and judgments of humans must align with the laws and judgement of Christ the true God, so that we can urge others to follow His ways and practise almsgiving. “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” 

Although everybody should contribute to the common good which is shared so willingly, not all are able to contribute the same amount as others or to the same extent. There are people who enforce the law and administer justice, and those who create the rules for those who enforce them and keep everything in order when calm and in peace, and defend good in times of conflict. Those who work to benefit the nation in an important job- through there their actions, and how they use their strengths, the development of the land, and in the industry of trade and labour of work. Fairness, therefore, asks that the interests of the wealthy working class should be cautiously looked at by management, so they contribute to the common good and the community so they can enjoy the benefits that they create such as living in a house, having clothes, and living healthily, due to this they would find there life more enjoyable and comfortable.

SECTION 4. Part 37 Protection for the Poor: Abby, Cilla, Emma, Emilie, Miller

There should be laws to protect people rich or poor. 

When it comes to the government poor people are pushed to the side and the richter people have more power. Rich people don't rely on the state unlike the poor.

The first thing to recognise is that capitalists use their labourers like slaves to contribute to their own riches. It is not fair to wear out men with excessive labour which harms their minds and bodies.

Everyday work should be not hold someone accustomed to more hours then they can withstand.

People who work physically draining jobs (eg. mining) should have less hours than those who work less physically demanding job (eg. desk jobs).

It is unfair to give the work of a full grown man to a child as they do not have the mental and physical requirement to meet such a job. Children should not be placed in physically demanding jobs until they are properly developed.

SECTION 6. Parts 42 & 45 Hours and Wages: Charlotte C, Charlotte D, Caitie & Katie

If the masters are going to work their employees really hard they need to give them proper rest for their minds and bodies.
The Masters need to allow their employees to both practices their work and religion.
The master and the employee need to be the same page according to money and wages. The employee needs a sufficient amount of money to support his family.
If the master demands harder work from the employee with no extra money involved he is exploiting the employee.