The Basics: Born January 15, 1842, in Australia; died August 8, 1909, in Australia; canonized October 17, 2010, by Pope Benedict XVI; feast day, August 8. Woman religious. The Story: Australia’s first saint was one of the founders and first mother superior for the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart, and established havens for women… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop