Mother Vincent Whitty: Woman and Educator in a Masculine Society refers to Sister Mary Xaverius O'Donoghue's 1972 biography of Mother M. Vincent Whitty, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy in Brisbane, Australia, highlighting her pioneering role as a well-educated, strong-willed woman establishing significant Catholic education and healthcare systems (convents, schools, orphanages, hospitals, teacher training) in 19th-century colonial Queensland, often challenging male clergy and educational bureaucracy to build an independent, inclusive system for girls and the poor, proving women's leadership in education.