Mike Willesee introduces this story of Mary MacKillop as a story of the human spirit and of a dream that changed the lives of thousands. A woman ahead of her time, Mary's battle for the poor and their right to education is dramatically presented in this video production from "Willesee's Australians". The program provides not only an insight into the life and struggles of this remarkable woman, but also presents the ongoing challenge of the poor, the church's attitude to social issues and the mystery of suffering.