Jane Gorry, born in Ipswich on 16 February, 1844, was educated by the Benedictine Sisters at Subiaco, Sydney.

Jane joined the Sisters of Mercy on 24 May, 1862, the first of a long line of young women from Queensland who became Sisters of Mercy.

Following an initial period of training (Postulancy) Jane was received as a novice, taking the name Sr Mary de Sales. She was professed at St Stephen’s Cathedral during the first High Mass in Queensland.

Click here to read a short biography on the Sisters of Mercy Brisbane Congregation website