On September 20th, the Sisters of Mercy were honored at Bishop Feehan High School’s first Liturgy of the year followed by a traditional afternoon tea. The Sisters of Mercy began instilling educational and spiritual core values 47 years ago that still stand today as the foundation at Feehan. After Mass, celebrated by Fr. Michael Fitzpatrick, each Sister was recognized with a Catherine McAuley rose – a yellow rose named after the foundress of the Sisters of Mercy. They also enjoyed a traditional tea, again symbolic of the Order. When Sisters from all parts of Ireland gathered around Catherine on her deathbed in 1841, she said to one of the local sisters, “Be sure the sisters have a comfortable cup of tea when I am gone.” Bishop Feehan, through the Sisters of Mercy, extends this legacy of warmth and hospitality to all who enter.
The Sisters of Mercy at Mass celebrated in their honor at Feehan
St. Catherine Farley meets and greets Feehan students after Mass
Sisters of Mercy enjoy tea at Feehan: seated from left, Sr. Audrey Blake, Sr. Patricia Harrington, Sr. Margaret Heaney, Sr. Olive Coupe. Standing: Anne Carroll, Mercy Associate, Sr. Catherine Farley, Sr. Rose Rocha, Karen Brennan, Mercy Associate.
Senior Jake Curren (N. Attleboro) is the lucky recipient of a “Harrington Hug” from Sr. Pat.
