Catherine McAuley

The Sisters of Mercy Feast Day - September 24

Catherine McAuley - Foundress of the Sisters of Mercy

On the 24th of September every year, 11,000 Sisters of Mercy and their friends and colleagues around the world celebrate Mercy Day. This is the day on which Catherine McAuley first opened the House of Mercy in Baggot Street, Dublin, Ireland and dedicated it to Our Lady of Mercy.

To all our schools in the Diocese of Lismore, who were founded by the Mercy Sisters, 

we wish you a happy feast day.

Stage 3 - This Youtube clip gives older students a wonderful background into the life and works of Catherine MCAuley; foundress of the Sisters of Mercy. 

Stage 2 - The life and works of Catherine McAuley for Stage 2.

Early Stage 1, Stage 1  - Click here to watch puppets retell the story of Catherine McAuley, who founded the Sisters of Mercy.

A prayer from Catherine that she said everyday. 

Take time to sit and pray these words.