Cath News report: The History Channel has commissioned a new documentary called Blessed Mary: A Saint for All Australians to commemorate her canonisation.
Hosted by Alan Jones, the hour-long special will have its world premiere on The History Channel on Sunday, October 10 at 7.30pm AEST, with an encore screening on the day of the canonisation, Sunday, October 17 at 8.30pm AEST, according to a statement.
A DVD with special extras, including a full interview between Alan Jones and Cardinal Pell will be released on October 13.
The comprehensive docu-drama will detail the incredible life of Mary MacKillop, from her humble and often troubled childhood in Melbourne, to the establishment of a school in Penola, through to her vocation as co-founder of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart.
Featuring dramatised scenes of the pivotal moments in Mary's life, the documentary is also supported by an enormous resource of correspondence to, from and about Mary, including thousands of letters written by Mary herself.
"Mary MacKillop lived a remarkable, inspired life and I'm delighted that The History Channel is able to honour her memory with the screening of this world premiere documentary, to coincide with her historic canonisation," said Jim Buchan, Group Channel Manager, Factual Channels.
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