Life
In which country was Catherine McAuley born?
Ireland
What religious order did Catherine McAuley found?
Sisters of Mercy
Which value is Catherine McAuley best known for?
Mercy
Who did Catherine McAuley especially help?
Poor Women and Children
What colour habit did the Sisters of Mercy traditionally wear?
Black
What year was Catherine McAuley born?
1778
In what year did Catherine McAuley become a religious sister?
1831
How did Catherine McAuley believe mercy should be shown?
Through practical action
What was the main purpose of her work?
To care for the poor sick and uneducated
What did Catherine McAuley do with the money she inherited?
She used it to help the poor and to open schools and houses of mercy.
In which city did Catherine McAuley die?
Dublin
Where was the first Mercy house opened?
Baggot Street House
What did Catherine McAuley believe education could provide?
A path out of poverty
Which group first lived with Catherine McAuley at Baggot Street?
Young women seeking education
In which city were the Sisters of Mercy founded?
Dublin
How old was Catherine McAuley when she died?
61
What role did Catherine McAuley hold in the order?
Foundress and first Superior
Which famous quote is she remembered for?
"The poor need help today not next week."
or
"Be sure you have a comfortable cup of tea for them when I am gone, and to comfort one another."
What areas do the Sisters of Mercy still work in today?
Education healthcare and social justice
What feast day is associated with Catherine McAuley?
November 11th
What year did Catherine McAuley die?
1841
What age was Catherine McAuley when she founded the Sisters of Mercy?
53
How did Catherine McAuley believe charity should be done?
Quietly and kindly
Why is Catherine McAuley important today?
Her work inspires mercy worldwide
What value best describes her leadership style?
Kind and compassionate