Foundress of the Congregation of Irish Sisters of Charity 1787-1858 Member of the Congregation Primary Author mixed material bibliography London Longmans, Green & Co.Ltd. 1924 en English

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ix + 476hlm; 14x22cm A biography of Mary Aikenhead (Sister Mary Augustine), foundress of the Sisters of Charity, detailing this great woman's life detailing her time in Sandymount, Gardiner Street, St. Vincent's Hospital, Donnybrook, Australia, Ireland, and so very much more. On September 1, 1815 the first members of the new Order took their vows, Sister Mary Augustine being appointed Superior-General. Initially, the Irish Sisters visited and assisted poor people in orphanages, hospitals, gaols and in their homes. Later, they opened a house of refuge for young girls and started giving religious instruction in schools. Growing numbers in the Congregation and generous donations enabled Mother Mary Aikenhead to open and conduct Catholic schools and hospitals for poor people in Ireland. Later The Sisters of Charity were the first Religious Institute of women to arrive in Australia. Illustrations include rare glimpses at Mrs. John O'Brien, Archbishop Murray, Father Peter Kenney, and The Stanhope Street Convent, just no name a few. Biara-sejarah 271.97 PERPUSTAKAAN STFT WIDYA SASANA Jln. Terusan Rajabasa 2 Malang 271.97 Mem l T.1586 Perpustakaan STFT 271.97 Mem l The_Life_and_Work_of_Mary_Aikenhead.jpg.jpg 21648 2025-12-12 08:27:37 2025-12-16 09:57:22 machine generated