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St Teresa’s Clarendon Street First Mercy Burial Place
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The long-standing relationship Mercy has with the Carmelites began in Catherine’s time as Rev. O’Hanlon, ODC served as Confessor for the young Mercy community. The Carmelite community was kind to the Mercy community and offered space in the crypt of their church for the burial of the thirteen Sisters who died at Baggot Street prior to Catherine’s death. The Carmelites also supplied vestments and altar breads for the early community on Baggot Street.
The first thirteen Sisters of Mercy are buried in the crypt of this church.
Sr. Caroline Murphy
Died: Jun 28 1831
FIRST NAME: Caroline
LAST NAME: Murphy
RELIGIOUS NAME: Sr. Caroline Murphy
PARENTS: N/A
NATIVE PLACE: Killarney
We remember Carolyn Murphy, beloved for her sunny disposition and unassuming generosity, who died at the age of 19 while Catherine was in the novitiate at George's Hill. She was buried in the Carmelite habit.
Remembering Carolyn, we pray for those whose youthful enthusiasm prompts generous response to need.
Sr. Anne O'Grady
Died: Feb 8 1832
FIRST NAME: Anne
LAST NAME: O'Grady
RELIGIOUS NAME: Sr. Anne O'Grady
PARENTS: William and Elizabeth O'Grady
NATIVE PLACE: St Nicholas Parish, Dublin
We remember Anne O'Grady who had been a Presentation nun and whose desire to be called "Sister" began that custom among the women at the House of Mercy even before the community was founded. She was received as a novice on her deathbed and died at the age of 20.
Remembering Anne, we pray for those who follow their inspirations to new paths in life.
Sr. M Elizabeth Harley
Died: Apr 25 1832
FIRST NAME: Elizabeth
LAST NAME: Harley
RELIGIOUS NAME: Sr Mary Elizabeth
PARENTS: John and Elizabeth Harley
NATIVE PLACE: St Andrew's Parish, Dublin
We remember Elizabeth Harley who went with Catherine to the novitiate at George's Hill and professed her vows there becoming one of the first three Sisters of Mercy. The illness she had concealed at George's Hill claimed her four months later. She died at 24, the first of the community in heaven.
Remembering Elizabeth, we pray for those who are willing to risk new ventures for the sake of God’s reign.
Sr. M. Teresa McAuley
Died: Nov 12 1833
FIRST NAME: Mary
LAST NAME: McAuley
RELIGIOUS NAME: Sr M. Joseph Teresa
PARENTS: William and Mary McAuley
NATIVE PLACE: Military Road, Dublin
We remember Catherine's nieces Mary Teresa and Anne Agnes McAuley. Teresa struggled with a desire to be a Carmelite but, the record tells us, joyfully professed her vows as a Sister of Mercy and died in Catherine's arms at the age of 22. Anne Agnes had an ardent and generous nature and her favorite ministry was among the most neglected orphans.
Remembering Teresa and Anne, we pray for our siblings and for all who inspire us with the example of their lives.
Sr. M. Mechtildis Gaffney
Died: Jun 14 1835
FIRST NAME: Brigid
LAST NAME: Gaffney
RELIGIOUS NAME: Sr M. Mechtildis
PARENTS: James and Marianne Gaffney
NATIVE PLACE: St Andrew's Parish, Dublin
We remember Mechtildis Gaffney and Aloysius Thorpe of whom not much is recorded but who gave their young live s in service and went early into the arms of God.
Remembering Mechtildis and Aloysius, we pray for those who, hidden and unheralded, offer their lives in service of others.
Sr. M. Agnes Marmion
Died: Feb 10 1836
FIRST NAME: Frances
LAST NAME: Marmion
RELIGIOUS NAME: Sr M. Agnes
PARENTS: Frances and Mary Marmion
NATIVE PLACE: St Andrew's Parish, Dublin
We remember Agnes Marmion, renowned for her exquisite voice and nimble fingers on the piano and her younger sister Francis Marmion, described as gentle and holy, and who, like her sister, lived just four years as a Sister of Mercy. At her death, Catherine reflected that there was a community of Mercy growing in heaven.
Remembering Agnes and Francis, we pray for family members who have supported us as we have followed our path in life.
Sr. Veronica Corrigan
Died: Feb 9 1837
FIRST NAME: Ellen
LAST NAME: Corrigan
RELIGIOUS NAME: Sr Veronica
PARENTS: William and Elizabeth Corrigan
NATIVE PLACE: Parish of Ballyburley, County offaly
We remember Veronica Corrigan, adopted by Catherine and brought with her to live at Baggot Street. Considered to be of sterling character and a treasure in the house, she was in charge of the extern program for the women who were trained for employment at the House of Mercy but who did not live there. She was indispensable to Catherine- until her death of typhus in 1837 - fifteen days after her profession.
Remembering Veronica, we pray for those who empower others to reach their fullest potential.
Sr. Mary Rose Lube
Died: Mar 11 1837
FIRST NAME: Johanna
LAST NAME: Lube
RELIGIOUS NAME: Sr M. Rose
PARENTS: Thomas and Ellen Lube
NATIVE PLACE: Cashel, Country Tipperary
We remember Rose Lube who used her failing health in service to the poor, keeping her hands busy with the needle until the last hours of her life.
Remembering Rose, we pray for those who, heedless of their own suffering, reach out to those in need.
Sr. M. Aloysius Thorpe
Died: Feb 9 1837
FIRST NAME: Thorpe
LAST NAME: Margaret
RELIGIOUS NAME: Sr M. Aloysius
PARENTS: James and Marianne Thorpe
NATIVE PLACE: Dundrum, Dublin
We remember Aloysius Thorpe and Mechtildis Gaffney of whom not much is recorded but who gave their young live s in service and went early into the arms of God.
Remembering Aloysius and Mechtildis, we pray for those who, hidden and unheralded, offer their lives in service of others.
Sr. Anne Agnes McAuley
Died: Aug 8 1837
FIRST NAME: Catherine
LAST NAME: McAuley
RELIGIOUS NAME: Sr Anne Agnes
PARENTS: William and Mary McAuley
NATIVE PLACE: Military Road, Dublin
We remember Catherine's nieces Mary Teresa and Anne Agnes McAuley. Anne Agnes had an ardent and generous nature and her favorite ministry was among the most neglected orphans. Teresa struggled with a desire to be a Carmelite but, the record tells us, joyfully professed her vows as a Sister of Mercy and died in Catherine's arms at the age of 22.
Remembering Teresa and Anne, we pray for our siblings and for all who inspire us with the example of their lives.
Sr M. de Chantal McCann
Died: Oct 27 1837
FIRST NAME: McCann
LAST NAME: Mary
RELIGIOUS NAME: Sr M. Jane Francis de Chantal
PARENTS: Richard and Catherine Baker
NATIVE PLACE: Ennis, County Clare
We remember de Chantal Mccann, widow and mother who placed her young daughter in boarding school so that she could join Catherine in caring for the sick poor. At her daughter's death she made a bequest to the community which enabled the purchase of a seaside convent for convalescent sisters. She died in· 1837 of typhus contracted in caring for her patients.
Remembering de Chantal, we pray for those who make difficult personal choices for the sake those in need.
Sr. M. Gertrude Jones
Died: May 9 1839
FIRST NAME: Mary
LAST NAME: Jones
RELIGIOUS NAME: Sr M. Gertrude Joseph
PARENTS: John and Penelope Jones
NATIVE PLACE: Bridgenorth, North Wales
We remember Gertrude Jones, who was born in Wales and converted to Catholicism. She suffered from the resulting estrangement from her family and from her illusions about how perfect Catholics should be. Of all the early sisters she was the only one close in age to Catherine.
Remembering Gertrude, we pray for those whose convictions are stronger than earthly ties.
Sr. M. Francis Marmion
Died: Mar 10 1840
FIRST NAME: Margaret
LAST NAME: Marmion
RELIGIOUS NAME: Sr. M. Francis
PARENTS: Francis and Mary Marmion
NATIVE PLACE: St Andrew's Parish, Dublin
We remember Francis Marmion, described as gentle and holy and her older sister Agnes Marmion, renowned for her exquisite voice and nimble fingers on the piano, and who, like her sister, lived just four years as a Sister of Mercy.
Remembering Francis and Agnes, we pray for family members who have supported us as we have followed our path in life.
- Sr. Caroline Murphy 1831
- Sr. Anne O'Grady 1832
- Sr. M Elizabeth Harley 1832
- Sr. M. Teresa McAuley 1833
- Sr. M. Mechtildis Gaffney 1835
- Sr. M. Agnes Marmion 1836
- Sr. Veronica Corrigan 1837
- Sr. Mary Rose Lube 1837
- Sr. M. Aloysius Thorpe 1837
- Sr. Anne Agnes McAuley 1837
- Sr M. de Chantal McCann 1837
- Sr. M. Gertrude Jones 1839
- Sr. M. Francis Marmion 1840