Founder of a Religious Order - Catherine McAuley (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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In what year range was Catherine McAuley born?
In what year range was Catherine McAuley born?
1778-1781
What two values did Eleanor McAuley instil in her children?
What two values did Eleanor McAuley instil in her children?
Courtesy and truthfulness
In what year did Eleanor McAuley die?
In what year did Eleanor McAuley die?
1798
What was the modern equivalent of Catherine's inheritance?
What was the modern equivalent of Catherine's inheritance?
£3 million
Where was the House of Mercy located?
Where was the House of Mercy located?
Herbert St & Baggot St corner
How old was Catherine when she became a novice?
How old was Catherine when she became a novice?
52
On what date did Catherine officially found the Sisters of Mercy?
On what date did Catherine officially found the Sisters of Mercy?
12th December 1831
Why were the Sisters of Mercy called 'Walking Nuns'?
Why were the Sisters of Mercy called 'Walking Nuns'?
They went out among the poor and sick
What did Catherine make a primary focus of her work?
What did Catherine make a primary focus of her work?
Education for girls
In what year was Catherine given control of the cholera hospital?
In what year was Catherine given control of the cholera hospital?
1832
When did Catherine McAuley die?
When did Catherine McAuley die?
11th November 1841
How many Sisters of Mercy have served over the past 180 years?
How many Sisters of Mercy have served over the past 180 years?
Over 55,000