Foundation

SUPPORT THE SANTA MARIA COLLEGE FOUNDATION AND CONTINUE CATHERINE MCAULEY’S LEGACY.

At Santa Maria College, we are proud to carry on the legacy of our foundress, Principal Catherine McAuley. She was a trailblazer in advocating for women’s education and empowerment and believed that education was key to success. Catherine also began the Mercy tradition of giving when she used her inheritance to purchase the House on Baggot Street, Dublin, in 1827 to provide an education for poor women and children. 

We continue this tradition of giving by prioritising investment in contemporary learning opportunities for all students. To ensure the sustainability of our mission, we have launched the Santa Maria College Foundation. 

The Foundation will allow us to invest in learning spaces, technology, and resources and offer financial aid for those facing hardship through scholarships and bursaries.

We believe that philanthropic support is essential to achieving our mission, and any contribution to Santa Maria College will make a difference in the lives of passionate young women who strive to make a positive change in the world.

Join us on this journey to create a better future for all.

Jennifer Oaten | Principal

WAYS TO GIVE

Create an inspiring and creative space for our performing arts. Buy a seat and leave a legacy.

Leaving a lasting legacy: How a Bequest can empower young women at Santa Maria College.

Transform lives through the scholarship and bursaaries fund: Providing access to education for all at Santa Maria College.

Invest in the future of Education: Support Santa Maria College’s Building Fund.

we should be the shining lamps giving light to all around us.
- Catherine McAuley

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