In 1827 Catherine McAuley opened a house to help the poor in Baggot Street, Dublin, Ireland. She and her companions conducted a school, visited the sick, provided child care, sheltered the homeless and provided training for unemployed young women. ... Catherine believed in the education of women.
she faced many challenges in her life
Catherine McAuley lived in Dublin, Ireland at a time when poverty and injustice was at one of its highest points. Employment was low and education opportunities were few.
the five mercy values
- Dignity. We cherish each person as created in the image of God.
- Excellence. ...
- Justice. ...
- Service. ...
- Stewardship.