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The Spirituality of Catherine McAuley
Catherine was an 18th century Catholic Irishwoman who was a fearless pioneer in laying the foundations of an educational, healthcare and social network that long outlasted her own initial efforts and which continues throughout the world today.
Commemorating Catherine McAuley
Catherine McAuley’s contribution to Irish life has been commemorated in the Irish currency and in Irish postage stamps. In 1978 a 10p commemorative stamp was issued to celebrate the second centenary of her birth. The stamp was designed by Robert Ballagh.
Some Sayings of Catherine McAuley
“We have one solid comfort amidst this little tripping about: our hearts can always be in the same place, centered in God, for whom alone we go forward or stay back.”
