Mary MacKillop was a trail-blazer.  She left a culture of exemplary living for her followers to emulate.  Mary paved the way for education of poor children and a variety of ministries which addressed the needs of 19^th contrary Australia.  Her legacy continues today in countless ways. Mary MacKillop’s legacy holds more for the Sisters of Saint Joseph and followers than the way we minister. She encourages us to be people of justice and ecumenism. Mary inspires us to be courageous and hopeful and to have a deep faith in our God who provides. Mary MacKillop has shown us how to forgive and how to be compassionate; she teaches us about sanctity and is a saint for all of us today.  We, as a school founded by the Sisters of St Joseph, are proud to acknowledge St Mary of the Cross MacKillop on her feast day, Sunday 8^th August.