“By all accounts, Sarah Anne O'Brien (1834-1920) was a formidable character. Raised in comfort, she grew into a strong-willed young woman with a love for books and intense compassion for the poor. Born in Cork, Ireland, and baptized by her priest uncle, she was raised by Protestant relatives after her mother's death. The Carrolls doted on her, but even as a child, her brother recalled, she had something of the autocrat about her.”
In a recent commentary, Dr. Pat McNamara (Archival Manager for the Archdiocese of New York and Professor of Church History at Saint Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, NY) reflected on how Sister (later Mother) Gonzaga O’Brien, a Sister of Mercy who served in Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Maine, overcame anti-Catholic prejudice and mistrust through a lifetime of service.
To access Dr. McNamara’s complete post, please visit:
In Ages Past: The Quality of Mercy: Mother Gonzaga O'Brien (7 MAY 12)
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