Catherine elizabeth mcauley biography

When William Callaghan died inCatherine McAuley became the sole residuary legatee of their estate. As it was being refurbished, she studied current educational methods in preparation for her new endeavour. For three years, Catherine McAuley and her companions continued their work. The habit adopted was a black tunic and cape of the same material reaching to the belt, a white collar, and a lace cap and veil.

In the same year, the archbishop desired a name for the community, and McAuley chose "Sisters of Mercy". Read Edit View history. Tools Tools. Download as PDF Printable version. In other projects. Wikimedia Commons Wikidata item. For the English historian, see Catharine Macaulay. Life [ edit ]. The House of Mercy [ edit ]. Sisters of Mercy [ edit ].

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Catherine elizabeth mcauley biography

InMr and Mrs William Callaghan, a wealthy childless couple, adopted her. She moved with them to live in Coolock in the outskirts of Dublin. While she was living with them, she commenced her mission of mercy to the neighbouring poor and sick. In addition, she nursed Mrs. Callaghan through a lengthy illness until she died in McAllister, Margaret I.

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