The path of mercy the life of Catherine McAuley /

Sullivan, Mary C.

The path of mercy the life of Catherine McAuley / Mary C. Sullivan. - Washington, D.C. : Catholic University of America Press, (c)2012. - 1 online resource (xviii, 419 pages) : illustrations, maps.

Includes bibliographies and index.

Introduction -- James McGauley's daughter 1778-1809 -- With the Callaghans at Coolock 1809-1822 -- The bequest and its use 1823-1826 -- New sorrows and responsibilities 1827-1829 -- The house of mercy 1829-1830 -- George's Hill at fifty-two 1830-1831 -- The beginnings and cholera 1832 -- Her "first-born" 1833 -- Daily life at Baggot Street 1834 -- Beliefs and motivations -- Short steps and great strides 1835 -- The traveling begins 1836 -- Suscipe 1837 -- Resilience 1838 -- Willie McAuley and his aunt December 1838 -- Loss and friendship -- Joys and sorrows mingled 1839 -- The rule goes to Rome early 1840 -- "100 miles to meet this cross" 1840 -- "The business of our lives" early 1841 -- "Providential guidance" May-August 1841 -- "'Tis come to a close" September-November 1841 -- Epilogue -- Appendix : a note on sources.



9780813219486


Sisters of Mercy--History--19th century.


Nuns--Ireland--Biography.


Electronic Books.

BX4483 / .P384 2012