Anniversary of the Death of Catherine McAuley, November 11, 1841
On November 11, 1841 Catherine McAuley, our beloved foundress, died at Baggot Street in Dublin. Among those present at her …
Special Celebration Day at The Gathering Place
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 was a special day for The Gathering Place and for the Sisters of Mercy. It marked …
The Gathering Place -Can I Dream ?
In October 2024, on Signal Hill in St. John’s NL, a group of young people volunteered their time to sing …
November 11 – Two Anniversaries
Monday November 11 is the 183rd anniversary of the death of Catherine McAuley. Since 1841 thousands of women have followed …
Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of St Patrick’s Parish, Brigus
On October 16 the parish of St. Patrick’s, Brigus, C.B. celebrated its 200th anniversary. A Eucharistic celebration was presided over …
Mercy Day – 24 September
Our Lady of Mercy painting Mercy Day is an annual commemoration of the anniversary of the House of Mercy on …
Sister M. Borgia Laughlan
Catherine (Katie) Laughlan, the only daughter of Catherine and Charles Laughlan of County Tipperary, was born in St. John’s. Very …
Sister M. Augustine O’Connor
Bridget O’Connor, daughter of Patrick and Mary O’Connor was born in Witless Bay on May 30, 1895. She received her …
Sister M. Brigid Hoey
Mary Hoey was born in November of 1874, the oldest of twelve children. She was educated by the Sisters of …
Sister M. Joseph Rawlins
Sister Mary Joseph Rawlins was born in St. John’s in 1846. As a child she attended Our Lady of Mercy …