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Venerable Catherine McAuley 1778 – 1841

Catherine McAuley was born in North Dublin in 1778. Following the death of her father in 1783, life for her became difficult both economically and socially.

As a teenager she nursed her mother through a prolonged illness until she died.

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After that, economic circumstances necessitated moving from one relative to another in order to have a roof over her head. Sometimes this meant being separated from her brother and sister.

In 1803, Mr and Mrs William Callaghan, a wealthy childless couple, adopted her.

She moved with them to live in Coolock in the outskirts of Dublin. While she was living with them, she commenced her mission of mercy to the neighbouring poor and sick.

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In addition, she nursed Mrs. Callaghan through a lengthy illness until she died in 1819. She subsequently nursed Mr Callaghan before his death in 1822. The Callaghan estate was left to Catherine McAuley Catherine made the decision to put this subst