The McAuley High School tradition, which began in Ireland in 1831, is rooted in the ideals of the foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, Catherine McAuley, who believed in the importance of the education of women. In 1958, Archbishop Karl J. Alter chose the Sisters of Mercy to establish a new high school in College Hill.
The McAuley High School heritage, which began in Ireland in 1831, is based on the values of the Sisters of Mercy's founder, Catherine McAuley, who championed women's education. In 1958, Archbishop Karl J. Alter selected the Sisters of Mercy to establish a new high school in College Hill.