Mercy Sisters
Foundress
Mercy Sisters in Australia
OLMC
Fun School Facts
100

This is the name of the group of women founded by Catherine McAuley.

The Mercy Sisters

100

She founded the Sisters of Mercy.

Catherine McAuley

100

The Mercy Sisters first arrived in this country in 1846.

Australia

100

In what year did the Mercy Campus open?

2015

100

Who is the principal of OLMC?

Mr Bellini

200

The Mercy Sisters are known for helping these two groups the most.

The poor and the sick

200

Catherine McAuley opened this house to care for poor women and children in Dublin.

The House of Mercy

200

The Sisters of Mercy arrived in Australia in this city.

Perth

200

In what year did we become Our Lady of Mercy College?

2020

200

How many years has this campus been open?

10

300

The Sisters of Mercy follow the teachings of this religion.

Catholicism

300

Catherine McAuley opened this house to care for poor women and children in Dublin.

Ireland

300

The Mercy Sisters came to Australia from this country.

Ireland

300

What do the three lines on the emblem mean?

winding pathways - unique journey of everyone

300

When was the gym opened?

2022

400

Mercy Sisters often work in these two fields.

Education and Health Care

400

Catherine McAuley used her inheritance to help others. This is what she built with the money.

The House of Mercy

400

The Sisters were invited to Australia to help with this.

Education or helping the poor

400

What do the colours on the emblem represent?

Unity, Compassion, Nature

400

Who are our College captains?

Daniel and Olivia

500

Why were the Mercy Sisters established?

Because the Bishop told them they had to become a religious order to continue their work.

500

The year Catherine McAuley founded the Sisters of Mercy.

1931

500

The number of Sisters who came on the first trip to Australia.

six

500

What is central part of our emblem and why?

The Mercy Cross -Christ is at the centre of all that we do.

500

Who is Our Lady in our name?

Mary