Catherine Mcauley Day Quiz
WALKING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF CATHERINE MCAULEY
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With her inheritance, Catherine put into action her vision of helping poor women and children. When did Catherine McAuley open the House of Mercy on Baggot Street, an affluent area of Dublin, Ireland?
- A.
1827
- B.
1831
- C.
1850
- D.
1900
Correct Answer
A. 1827Explanation
Catherine McAuley opened the House of Mercy on Baggot Street, an affluent area of Dublin, Ireland in 1827. This was made possible by her inheritance, which she used to put into action her vision of helping poor women and children.Rate this question:
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- 2.
In Catherine’s time, religious sisters were typically cloistered in convents or monasteries separate from the rest of society. Catherine’s concern for the sick poor of Dublin led her and her sisters beyond the four walls of the House of Mercy into the streets and alleys of Dublin. As a result, the Sisters of Mercy were often called…
- A.
Nuns on the Run
- B.
The Walking Nuns
- C.
Sister Gait
Correct Answer
B. The Walking NunsExplanation
Catherine and her sisters, the Sisters of Mercy, went beyond the traditional cloistered life of religious sisters and ventured into the streets and alleys of Dublin to care for the sick poor. This act of going beyond the convent walls earned them the nickname "The Walking Nuns."Rate this question:
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- 3.
Catherine McAuley was the first Sister of Mercy. When she died in 1841, leaving behind 100 Sisters and a dozen convents in Ireland and England. How many years did she live as a Sister of Mercy?
- A.
5
- B.
10
- C.
15
- D.
20
Correct Answer
B. 10Explanation
Catherine McAuley lived as a Sister of Mercy for 10 years.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Even as she lay dying, Catherine McAuley was concerned for the welfare of her Sisters. She expressed her concern in these words:
- A.
"Love on another"
- B.
"May God bless you"
- C.
"Be sure to have a comfortable cup of tea"
Correct Answer
C. "Be sure to have a comfortable cup of tea"Explanation
Catherine McAuley's concern for the welfare of her Sisters is evident in her last words, where she advises them to have a comfortable cup of tea. This shows her desire for them to take care of themselves and find comfort even in difficult times. It reflects her caring nature and the importance she placed on the well-being of others.Rate this question:
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In 1874, the Sisters of Mercy were asked to transform a dingy, mismanaged dispensary into a comfortable, clean medical institution on the corner of Saratoga and Calvert Streets. In 1904 this dispensary was named…
- A.
Charity Hospital
- B.
Baltimore City Hospital
- C.
Providence Hospital
Correct Answer
B. Baltimore City HospitalExplanation
The correct answer is Baltimore City Hospital. The question provides a historical context by mentioning the year 1874 and the Sisters of Mercy being asked to transform a dispensary into a medical institution. Based on this information, it can be inferred that the correct answer is Baltimore City Hospital, as it aligns with the transformation mentioned in the question.Rate this question:
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