September 29, 1778
Birth of Catherine Elizabeth McAuley, Stormanstown House, Dublin
April 26, 1783
Birth of Catherine's youngest brother, James William McAuley
July 20, 1783
Death of Catherine's father, James McAuley
October 21, 1798
Death of Catherine's mother, Elinor McAuley
April 26, 1813
Birth of Juliana Hardman, first Superior of St Mary's Convent, Handsworth.
June 08, 1815
Birth of Sr Angela Borini, Foundress of Nottingham, Barnsley and Oldham in Birmingham
October 03, 1819
Death of Mrs Catherine Callaghan of Coolock House, Dublin
January 27, 1822
In his will on this day, William Callaghan made Catherine McAuley sole residuary legatee to his estate and effects
August 09, 1822
Catherine's cousin, Anne Conway Byrn died leaving four children in Catherine's care
November 10, 1822
Death of William Callaghan, Catherine's benefactor
December 09, 1822
Birth of William McAuley - Catherine's youngest nephew (died in New South Wales, 1904)
June 20, 1824
Catherine leased property on the corner of Baggot St and Herbert St, Dublin
May 30, 1825
Fr Nugent, Catherine's friend and adviser, died of typhus; nursed by Catherine, buried at Kells.
April 11, 1827
Mary Ann Doyle offered her services as a helper at Baggot St
August 10, 1827
Catherine’s sister Mary died, leaving 5 children – for whom Catherine cared
September 24, 1827
House of Mercy opened, Baggot Street, Dublin
December 25, 1827
First mass in House of Mercy, Baggot St, Fr L'Estrange
May 14, 1828
Death of Fr Armstrong, Catherine's friend and adviser
September 18, 1828
Catherine sold Coolock House and estate to Henry Brooks
October 13, 1828
Georgiana Moore (later M Clare) joined the community at Baggot St as resident worker and governess
January 25, 1829
Death of William Macauley, Catherine's brother-in-law
June 04, 1829
Blessing of Baggot St chapel - Dr Blake preached
June 05, 1829
Fr L'Estrange said Mass in Chapel at Baggot St, served by Daniel O'Connell
May 23, 1830
Pope Gregory XVI granted special Indulgence to Catherine and her companions