Eileen O’Connor Catholic College celebrates 134 years since Eileen’s birthday

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.

We began the morning with a special liturgy, reflecting on Eileen’s extraordinary life, a life marked by deep faith, unwavering hope, and a fierce commitment to serving the poor, the sick, and the forgotten. Despite her own physical suffering, Eileen dedicated herself to uplifting others, co-founding the Society of Our Lady’s for the Poor, whose mission of love and service still inspires us today.

We were especially blessed to be joined by Sr Kerry, Monica and Carlos, who work closely with our college and help us stay connected to Our Lady’s Nurses. Their presence reminded us that Eileen’s spirit is alive in every act of kindness, every moment of compassion, and every step we take towards building a more loving community.

After our liturgy, we continued the celebration with a special morning tea, a simple but meaningful way to honour Eileen’s belief that community, connection, and care are at the heart of our faith. We presented a special canvas artwork which will be displayed at the Eileen O’Connor Centre in Coogee.

 “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40

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