Catherine Mcauley Day Quiz

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    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…

    • Nuns on the Run
    • The Walking Nuns
    • Sister Gait
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WALKING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF CATHERINE MCAULEY
(Complete the quiz by choosing the correct response to each question or statement. Employees with a score of 100% will be eligible for the drawing on Monday, April 29. Winner will receive a $50 gift card to James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant. )

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  • 2. 

    Even as she lay dying, Catherine McAuley was concerned for the welfare of her Sisters.  She expressed her concern in these words:

    • "Love on another"

    • "May God bless you"

    • "Be sure to have a comfortable cup of tea"

    Correct Answer
    A. "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.

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  • 3. 

    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?

    • 1827

    • 1831

    • 1850

    • 1900

    Correct Answer
    A. 1827
    Explanation
    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.

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    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?

    • 5

    • 10

    • 15

    • 20

    Correct Answer
    A. 10
    Explanation
    Catherine McAuley lived as a Sister of Mercy for 10 years.

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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…

    • Charity Hospital

    • Baltimore City Hospital

    • Providence Hospital

    Correct Answer
    A. Baltimore City Hospital
    Explanation
    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.

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