Over the last 60 years Pauline has worked in the suburbs of Brisbane, Newcastle and the inner-city suburbs of Sydney, mainly around Kings Cross, Darlinghurst, Woolloomooloo, Surry Hills and Waterloo.  Bringing God’s love and care to the vulnerable in our City, those who were poor, tossed aside by a Society that considers them worthless.

On Thursday 26 February 43 parishioners from John the Baptist Parish, Bonnyrigg Heights were privileged to visit the Centre. We were enthusiastically greeted by the staff and made to feel very welcome. We were able to spend time in the Centre, viewing historical items and a video of the life and work of Eileen and Our Lady’s Nurses of the Poor.

Today our Eileen O’Connor Catholic College community gathered in gratitude and joy as we celebrated the birthday of Eileen O’Connor, the courageous and compassionate woman whose legacy continues to shape our mission and our hearts.

On January 10, we celebrated the Anniversary Mass for Servant of God Eileen O’Connor at St Brigid’s Church, Coogee. About one hundred people attended despite the temperatures reaching over 40c. We were blessed with cool ocean breeze that moved through the church as the congregation came together to pray and sing honouring Eileen, Fr McGrath and the Sisters who have worked tirelessly to help the poor in Sydney, Minto, Macquarie Fields, Newcastle, and Brisbane.

Saturday 10^th January 2026 marks the 105th anniversary of the death of Eileen O’Connor Servant of God.  The Sisters warmly welcome you to join them as they celebrate with Mass at St Brigid’s Church, Brook Street Coogee at 10.30am. 

Our centre welcomed a special guest — Father Cyrille Debris, a priest visiting from the Diocese of Rouen in France, who found out about Eileen while in South Australia and was keen to visit her. Being the postulator for Servant of God Zita, Empress of Austria and Apostolic Queen of Hungary, Fr Cyrille found many connections with Our Lady’s Nurses, Eileen and with the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart.

By Dr Marjorie O’Neill MP for Coogee

In every age and across all cultures, we have looked to our heroes for inspiration and guidance. We need them to remind us of who we can be at our best and inspire us to become more like them. Saints can be seen as the pinnacle of heroes.

Sr Kerry Macdermott attended the launch of Saint Patrick's College book launch “Our Legacy of Light – The History of St Patrick’s College, Campbelltown, NSW” celebrating 185 years.

Teachers from Villa Maria Catholic Primary School Hunters Hill were welcomed to Our Lady’s Home on Friday morning, 19 September 2025. The visit, organised with the help of Sydney Catholic Schools, brought together 25 teachers for a day of learning, reflection and community-building.

Nestled on the hills of Coogee, Our Lady’s Home is a sacred destination for countless pilgrims seeking solace and spiritual rejuvenation. Each bringing their unique stories and hopes to the tomb of Eileen O’Connor – Servant of God.

Waverley Cemetery (St Thomas St & Trafalgar St, Bronte) is a fascinating destination in its own right, but even more so that it is the final resting place of Eileen O’Connor’s parents, Irish immigrants Charles and Annie.

We were very happy to welcome to Our Lady’s Home Fr John Kennedy, the parish priest of Church of Christ the King, Tennant’s Creek.

On the 26th of May we opened The Eileen O’Connor Centre. The Centre honours the life’s work and legacy of Servant of God, Eileen O’Connor, Fr Timothy Edward “Ted” McGrath MSC and Our Lady’s Nurses for the Poor (also known as the Brown Sisters).

Our Lady’s Nurses for the Poor Archivist, Carlos Lopez; OLN Community Liaison, Monica O’Connell; and historian and author, Dr Mary O’Connell, addressed a session of the University of the Third Age (U3A) in Sydney.

Sisters from Our Lady’s Nurses for the Poor and the Sisters of Charity joined staff, students and parents of Eileen O’Connor Catholic College, Lewisham, to celebrate the 133rd anniversary of Eileen O’Connor’s birthday.

More than 300 devotees of Eileen O’Connor attended a Mass of Thanksgiving at St Brigid’s Catholic Church, Coogee, to commemorate the 104th anniversary of her death.

We were particularly glad to welcome staff from the Brown Nurses (an independent mission of Our Lady’s Nurses for the Poor), who are continuing the work of Eileen O’Connor in inner Sydney.

The 40th anniversary of the involvement of Our Lady’s Nurses for the Poor in the Macarthur region of south-west Sydney was celebrated with a special Mass at Holy Trinity Church, Minto.

The chapel at Our Lady’s Home, Coogee, re-opens after necessary maintenance and restoration works. Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Of Sydney, Most Rev. Terry Brady, and Bishop Emeritus of Broken Bay

The diocesan phase of the Cause for the Canonisation of Servant of God, Eileen O’Connor, is officially completed. Most Rev. Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP signs the final decree for the acts of the cause at Cathedral House

More than 300 devotees of Eileen O’Connor shared a love-filled Mass of Thanksgiving held at St Brigid’s Catholic Church, Coogee, to commemorate the 103rd anniversary of her death.

It is with deep sadness that Our Lady’s Nurses for the Poor has announced the death of Sister Margaret Mary Birgan oln in her 58th year of religious life.

More than 300 faithful attend a special Mass at St Brigid’s Church, Coogee, to celebrate the anniversary of the death of co-founder of Our Lady’s Nurses for the Poor and Servant of God, Eileen O’Connor.

It is with deep sadness that Our Lady’s Nurses for the Poor has announced the death of Sister Marjorie (Patricia) Byron oln in her 68th year of religious life.

A Thanksgiving Mass to mark the centenary of the death of Servant of God and Our Lady’s Nurses for the Poor co-founder, Eileen O’Connor, was celebrated at St Stephen’s Cathedral, Brisbane, on July 24. 

It is with deep sadness that Our Lady’s Nurses for the Poor has announced the death of Sister Anne O’Shaughnessy OLN in her 59th year of religious life. 

A striking mural depicting co-founder of Our Lady’s Nurses for the Poor and Servant of God, Eileen O’Connor, has been unveiled at Our Lady of Mount Carmel primary school in Waterloo, where

Eileen O’Connor’s birthday (February 19) was marked with a very special Mass celebrated by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP at St Thomas Church, Lewisham for the students, staff and parents of Eileen O’Connor Catholic College, Lewisham.

10 January 2021 marked the centenary of the death of Servant of God and Co-Founder of Our Lady’s Nurses for the Poor, Eileen O’Connor. We had planned to start our centenary celebrations with a Mass of Thanksgiving