18 April, 2026 marks the 147th anniversary of the death of Society founder Cornelia Connelly.

On Easter Friday, April 18, 1879, she died at the age of 70 at the Convent of the Holy Child St. Leonards-on-Sea, England in the company of her Sisters. Their memory of her, moments after her death, was an expression on her face of perfect peace.

Click here to take a virtual tour of Mayfield Chapel, where Cornelia is buried.

Click here to read a booklet about Cornelia’s life.