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Sisters of Mercy of Brisbane form an independent congregation within the tradition of Catherine McAuley. A street in Canberra was named after her, in honour of her contribution to Australian education. A thesis about Whitty's influence on education in Queensland was also completed in 1969 at the University of Queensland.
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in Dublin, Whitty was especially skilled in organisation and as such was considered invaluable to the
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Bishop Quinn's decision to include Whitty in his pastoral plan proved to be inspirational, and under her leadership the
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was being waged and she offered the services of the congregation to nurse the sick and wounded soldiers. Her own sister, Mary Agnes, was one of those who went to the seat of war.
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