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Life Of Catherine McAuley: Foundress And First Superior Of The Institute Of Religious Sisters Of Mercy

Life Of Catherine McAuley: Foundress And First Superior Of The Institute Of Religious Sisters Of Mercy

A. Member of the Order of Mercy
O'Brien, Richard Baptist

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ISBN10: 1430444134
ISBN13: 9781430444138
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 512
Weight: 1.64
Height: 1.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Catherine McAuley is a biographical account of the founder and first superior of the Institute of Religious Sisters of Mercy, written by a member of the order. Catherine McAuley was a Catholic nun who lived in Dublin, Ireland during the early 19th century. She dedicated her life to helping the poor and disadvantaged, and founded the Sisters of Mercy in 1831 to continue this work.The book provides a detailed account of Catherine McAuley's life, from her childhood and early years as a teacher, to her decision to become a nun and her founding of the Sisters of Mercy. It also explores the challenges she faced in establishing the order, including opposition from some members of the Catholic Church.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes Catherine McAuley's deep faith and commitment to serving others. She is portrayed as a compassionate and dedicated leader who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of those around her. The book also includes insights into the daily life of the Sisters of Mercy, including their work in hospitals, schools, and other institutions.Overall, The Life of Catherine McAuley provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to serving others. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Catholic history, women's history, or the history of social justice movements.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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