Dominican Sisters

There are four autonomous congregations of Dominican Sisters in Australia. Founded by St Dominic in 1206 at Prouille France, the Dominicans were introduced to Australia by Bishop James Murray (foundress was Mother Mary Agnes Bourke) in 1867 in the Diocese of Maitland, NSW from Ireland.

In 1867 eight Dominican Sisters from Dun Laoghaire in Ireland responded willingly to a request from Dr James Murray to bring Catholic education to the new Diocese of Maitland. 135 years later, 150 Sisters minister all along the Eastern seaboard and in the Solomon Islands. They continue to respond to their call to preach the Gospel in the contemporary world.

Contact Us
St Mary's Priory
Street: 19 Dwyer Street Maitland NSW 2320
Prioress: Margaret Cameron OP
Ph: (02) 4015 3700
Fax: (02) 4015 3750
Website: www.opeast.org.au