Mary MacKillop


The Media Monitors' Top 20: Chris Bowen; not quite as popular as Mary MacKillop

The biggest mover of all was Chris Bowen, with the announcement on moving some families in detention into the community while they are being processed

There’s something about Mary, but what about the other holy five?

It took just one minute and 100 words to crown Saint Mary of the Cross, but everywhere you turn this morning the nation has gone mad with Mary MacKillop fever. Forget the Commonwealth Games, the media have found a new ‘golden girl’ to applaud. But what about the other holy five?

Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Garrettgate not proof that the market is better

Crikey readers weigh on Garrett’s roofing insulation scheme, the possibility of double dissolution election and the recent sainthood of Mary MacKillop.

Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Peter Garrett and the “responsibility” paradox

Crikey readers weigh in on Garrettgate, Mary Mackillop and the changes to Sydney transport.

The OTHER miracles of Mary MacKillop, as told to Walter Slurry

Mary MacKillop has been granted Sainthood for performing two miracles … but what about the other miracles she is alleged to have performed? Walter Slurry takes a look at her lesser know saintly acts.

Wankley Awards: Woman’s Day, Today Tonight and The Advertiser

A triple-header for this week’s least coveted prize in Australian media.

Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: MacKillop ain’t my saint

One Crikey reader questions just what a “saint for all Australians” means in a multicultural secular society, plus views on WA politics, bushfires and more.

Political snippets: Should Rudd really root for MacKillop’s sainthood?

Richard Farmer reveals breakthroughs in hairy back research and asks if our lapsed Catholic Prime Minister — who now prays as an Anglican — is really the best person to lobby the cause of Mary MacKillop’s sainthood.