Fr john therry biography of michael w

What challenges did fr john therry face

Fr John Joseph Therry, as one of the two Catholic priests first authorized to serve people of his denomination in the new British colony of New Holland, acquired most legendary status among convicts and emancipists for his whole-hearted devotion to them. They in turn were generous with him, so that, after some years, he had great wealth, though he still lived a committed life of service.

A reading of his papers held in the Mitchell Library, Sydney, reveals his long association with the Sisters of Charity. His generosity in volunteering for the difficult ministry of working with convicts and ex-convicts in an untamed land must have impressed her.

Fr john therry early life

She was to show her empathy with the unfortunate exiles by allowing five of her Sisters to follow his path to Australia in Therry spent six weeks in May and June in living with the Sisters of Charity at Tarmons , where he became their confessor and friend. In return they made caps for him. There are many exchanges of requests for help and visits in the letters.

Therry even wrote to Lady Denison asking for the loan of a plain carriage for a couple of days so that the Sisters could reach more sick. Grave of Rev. Leave a comment. Pioneer Sites is run by the Sisters of Charity of Australia Congregational Archives, with assistance from the Congregational historian. We encourage you to start by clicking on the tabs at the top of this page.

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