Sisters of Mercy
Mother Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Religious Sisters of Mercy | |
| Abbreviation | RSM |
|---|---|
| Formation | 12 December 1831 |
| Founded at | Dublin, Ireland |
| Type | Religious congregation |
| Members | 11,000 |
| Leader | Catherine McAuley |
| Website | www |
The Sisters of Mercy is a religious institute for women in the Catholic Church. It was founded in 1831 in Dublin, Ireland, by Catherine McAuley. In 2019, the institute had about 6,200 sisters worldwide, organized into a number of independent congregations. Notable achievements include the foundation of education and health care facilities, around the world.