Ireland

Scope and Contents note The folder contains a typescript entitled 'Contribution of Sisters of Mercy to Nursing' by M. Imelda Keena RSM, Archivist. In the course of her writing, she collected research material (mostly photocopied): 'Mercy Healthcare Philosophy Ireland'; 'Mercy Healthcare' article; article about St Margaret's Hospital in Hammond, USA, dated 04 August 1988; 'Sisters of Mercy Health Corporation Philosophy and Mission' and 'A Procedural Handbook to assist in Undertaking and Implementing the Philosophy'...

Scope and Contents The file consists of images taken during various pilgrimages, including visits to Lourdes, Rome of Maura Walker RSM, Aidan Daley RSM, Baptist Mitchell RSM and Julianna Kennedy RSM with HRH Princess Margaret: and Palazzola when M Assumpta Walsh RSM and M Carmel McEnnery were there; it includes visits to Baggot Street of Archivists for their conference in April 1996 and the first pilgrimage to Baggot Street from the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy GB on 24 October 1984, which included Coolock...

Scope and Contents note M. Imelda Keena RSM, Archivist, researched and published "The Letters of William Montgomery McAuley" as he set sail for Australia from St Katharine's Dock, on the opposite bank of the River Thames from Bermondsey Convent of Mercy, circa 1839. The folders contain the proof and final publication, with two previously printed copies (ringbound). In the course of her research, Sr. M. Imelda contacted the McAuley family in Australia so there are photographs and letters of the family, some of which...

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Length 1 hour 31 minutes. Highlights of the first international gathering of the Sisters of Mercy.