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 contains photographs taken during pilgrimages, including visits to Lourdes and Rome, one of which included an occasion with HRH Princess Margaret; Palazzola; and Baggot Street. It includes photographs of archivists visiting Baggot Street for a conference in April 1996, and the first pilgrimage from the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy to Baggot Street on 24 October 1984, which also included Coolock House in Dublin. The file also includes photographs from the HCPT Pilgrimage in April...

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.