Who is the patron saint of Australia and why was she chosen?

eytank

MARY MACKILLOP. Why, God knows. Feb 21 05, 8:19 PM

Buck540

The principal patron saint of Australia and New Zealand is none other than the Virgin Mary herself. Feb 21 05, 9:56 PM

shady shaker

I always thought it was St. Peasy of Apostrophe. Feb 22 05, 12:20 AM

peasypod

Har de har har. Feb 22 05, 12:25 AM

gmackematix

A bit of a yay to Buck so far but she is known by another title. What is it and the bit I'd really like to know myself is why her. Feb 22 05, 1:23 AM

mumby21

Was she not excommunicated at one time? (I am not a cattle tick) Feb 22 05, 1:47 AM

peasypod

You mean Our Lady Help Of Christians? http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/mary0021.htm Feb 22 05, 6:01 AM

mibmob

St Sheila? ;) Feb 22 05, 8:02 AM

gmackematix

Yay Peasy! Not that I'm jealous or anything but we have some mythical figure who killed imaginary beasts and has been decanonised watching over us. You get the Virgin Mary herself as your patron and protector. I think we drew the short straw there. Feb 22 05, 6:52 PM

peasypod

Thanks gmack......and Mibby, yes we do have Sheilas abound and we call them Shazza's. Feb 22 05, 6:56 PM

shady shaker

You really do struggle with those apostrophes, don't you, Pease! Its use in your latest post was wrong AGAIN! I hear that McGruff is considering employing someone full time, just to edit your responses! Feb 22 05, 7:03 PM

peasypod

Is that the best you can come up with? You can blame my primary school----Our Lady Help Of Christians...True. Feb 22 05, 7:06 PM

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