When was Catherine McAuley canonized?

Answer 1

The Venerable Mother Catherine Elizabeth McAuley ( 1778 to 1841, was an Irish nun, who founded the Sisters of Mercy in 1831.She became an orphan at 18 then had to move to live with relatives, whom had problems with her spirituality, after a few years, her relative also stuggled finacially and had to give catherine up. She, then got a job as a companion to a lady called Mrs. Callahan and her husband. Catherine was cery close to the callahans and was also considered their child as they didn't have any.When both, Mr and Mrs callahan died they both gave all their fortune to catherine, She chose to use it to build a house where she and other women could take in homeless women and children to provide care and an education for them. By the time of her death she had established twelve foundations in Ireland and two in England, and there were 150 Sisters of Mercy.

In 1978, the cause for the beatification of the Servant of God Catherine McAuley was opened by Pope Paul VI, and in 1990, upon recognition of her heroic virtues, Pope John Paul II declared her Venerable. This places her on the path towards possible sainthood

Answer 2

After great consideration Catherine McAuley became a nun in order to ensure that the work she had started on Baggot Street (the origin of the Sisters of Mercy), her traditions of mercy and compationate service toward the less fortunate in society, especially women would continue.

Answer 3

Catherine McAuley was canonized on November 11, 1990 by Pope John Paul II.

Answer 4

She has been declared Venerable but has not yet been canonized a saint.

Answer 5

The Venerable Mother Catherine Elizabeth McAuley was an Irish nun, who founded the Sisters of Mercy in 1831.

Answer 6

Yes she was. She was from Alexandria Egypt & debated the Emperor's philosophers & won those debates, hence was beheaded.

Answer 7

That depends on which St. Catherine you are referring to. Please be specific. There are several St. Catherines. Catherine of Alexandria was a martyr, however.

Answer 8

No, Our Lady of Mercy is a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catherine McAuley founded an order of sisters named the Sisters of Mercy.

Answer 9

She died in 1841 but has not been canonized. She has been declared venerable, however.

Answer 10

Catherine McAuley has not been canonized.