Sisters of Mercy 1961

Sisters of Mercy

Sisters of Mercy, Angas Street, 1961
St Aloysius College Archives

Sisters of Mercy

Continuing the work and spirit of Catherine McAuley.

The Adelaide Sisters of Mercy have a connection with the Angas Street Convent and St Aloysius College. Discover how they have carried on the legacy of our foundress, Catherine McAuley through their service and commitment.

Sr Anne Gregory

Sr Anne Gregory

Sr Anne’s career centred on assisting women affected by homelessness. She was instrumental in establishing Catherine House, a shelter for homeless women.

Sr Janet Mead SLSA

Sr Janet Mead

Sr Janet was the driving force behind the Adelaide Day Centre, supporting Adelaide’s poor and homeless.

Kate Conley copy

Sr Kate Conley

Sr Kate’s life reflects the ideals of Catherine McAuley, reaching out and supporting people on the edge of society.

Sr Janet Lowe 2016

Sr Janet Lowe

Sr Janet spent many years teaching in Adelaide, Mt Gambier and in Aboriginal communities. She returned to SAC to support the school’s First Nations and refugee students.

Sr. Kath Preece

Sr Kathleen Preece

Sr Kath was a remarkable teacher who imparted a love of learning and a love of life to everyone she encountered.

Sr Cynthia Griffin 2021

Sr Cynthia Griffin

Sr Cynthia was a teacher in Mercy schools and worked in roles in teacher education in both Papua New Guinea and Pakistan.

Josephine Weatherald 3

Sr Josie Weatherald

Sr Josie was a teacher in Mercy schools before moving to care for young children at Goodwood Orphanage and in a Cottage Home.

Sr Pat Feehan

Sr Patricia Feehan

Sr Pat was a teacher, school leader and education consultant holding key roles for the Sisters of Mercy, SA education Department and the Adelaide Diocese.

Reference

Grimmett, V. (1974). Sister Janet Mead [Photograph]. State Library of South Australia PRG 1662/5/34. https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/PRG+1662/5/34