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The Girl's shelter
Catherine Mcauley and two of her friends established a large house for girls and women to live in for food and shelter in Baggot Street Dublin. -
How the Sisters of Mercy were named.
In 1828, Archbishop Daniel Murray decided to name the group founded by Catherine Mcauley 'The Sisters of Mercy' -
Establishment of Sisters of Mercy and their purpose.
The Sisters of Mercy were founded by Catherine Mcauley on December 12th 1831 Dublin,Ireland. The group was formed to help the poor, the uneducated and ill people. The Sisters of Mercy were affectionately known as the 'walking sisters' because of their caring work. -
Expanding to other countries
In 1846 the Sisters of Mercy expanded to Australia to continue to share their loving care. In 1956 they provided services in Papua New Guinea. -
Florence Nightingale's aid
In the mid 1800s', during the Crimean war the Sisters of Mercy worked along the side of Florence Nightingale. The sisters of Mercy's nursing model today is empowered by Florence Nightingale for the loving care she gave. -
Services provided by the Sisters of Mercy
The Sisters of Mercy opened the first hospital in Pennsylvania, in 1857. By the late 1800s'.the Sisters of Mercy founded multiple schools than any other religious order in the English speaking world. -
The first Convent built
The first convent built was in Ipswich in 1865. A home for the Sisters of Mercy to live in. -
St Mary's convent
St Mary's convent was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1874. It was built so the Sisters could live in it. -
Urging congregations
Australian bishops urged congregations to come together so the vital work of catholic education and other ministries would be strengthened. -
St Brigids opening
St Brigid's was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and it was established in 1922. -
Fun Fact
For the impact on Irish culture, The central bank of Ireland congratulated the Sisters of Mercy founder Catherine Mcauley by putting her picture on a 5 pound note.
