RIP: 'A truly gentle lady who always gave a warm welcome to everyone' - Sister Catherine McMorrow

Tributes have flowed in after the death of Sister Catherine McMorrow, Convent of Mercy, Ballyshannon and Manorhamilton, and formerly Ballinaglera, Co. Leitrim.

Sr Catherine is sadly missed by the Sisters of Mercy Community, Ballyshannon, and the wider Mercy Community of the Northern Branch, her brother-in-law, Pauric, her nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and her many friends and colleagues.

Reposing at St. Catherine’s Convent of Mercy, College Street, Ballyshannon, F94 D309, on Monday, 19th January 2026, from 4pm until 7pm. Leaving Ballyshannon at 7:15pm to be received at St. Clare’s Church, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim at 8pm.

Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, 20th January 2026, at 11:30 am, with service of internment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

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Sr. Catherine’s funeral mass can be viewed on https://www.churchtv.ie/manorhamilton/

Among the tributes was one that said: "Our deepest condolences to the Sisters of Mercy community Ballyshannon, on Sr Catherine’s passing. A truly gentle lady who always gave a warm welcome to everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her. She will always be fondly remembered."

Another said: "Heartbroken to hear of my dear friend Sr Catherine's passing. A wonderful, caring lady. Will miss my wee chats and visits to you; will be sadly missed. Condolences to Sr Catherine's family, friends and her dear family in St Catherine's Convent."