Further Reading


Eileen O’Connor’s extraordinary life has inspired generations, and her story continues to be told through powerful written works. These books offer insights into her deep faith, profound suffering, and enduring mission to serve the poor and sick, as well as the vital role played by Father Ted McGrath, her courageous co-founder and steadfast partner in this mission.

Book titled 'Eileen O'Connor - A Saintly Inspiration' with an illustrated portrait of a woman with long hair on the cover.

Eileen O'Connor: A Saintly Inspiration

Rob Ditessa

A book titled 'Eileen O'Connor: Little Mother from Down Under' with a cover illustration of a young woman offering a hand to an elderly woman sitting in a chair.

Eileen O'Connor: Little Mother from Down Under

Dolores Lightbody

Book cover featuring a woman's portrait with text: 'And Here Begin the Work of Heaven,' subtitle about Eileen O'Connor, and author Jocelyn Hedley.

And Here Begin the Work of Heaven: The Spirituality of Eileen O'Connor

Jocelyn Hedley

Book titled "Our Lady of Coogee" by Mary O'Connell featuring a portrait of a young woman on the cover.

Our Lady of Coogee: Eileen O'Connor and the founding of Sydney's Brown Nurses

Mary O’Connell

Book titled 'Ellen O'Connor' by T.P. Boland with a painting of a young girl with long brown hair on the cover.

Eileen O'Connor: for the poor and the poor only

T.P. Boland

A book titled 'A Lonely Road' by John Hosie, featuring a photograph of an elderly man and a young man on the cover, with a warm color background.

A Lonely Road

John Hosie

A book titled "Eileen" with a subtitle about Eileen O'Connor and her work, featuring a vintage black and white photograph of a woman sitting in a wheelchair.

Eileen: The Life of Eileen O'Connor - Foundress of Our Lady's Nurses for the Poor

John Hosie

A book titled "Hidden in the Shadow of Love" by Jocelyn Hedley, featuring a woman in a white dress holding a cat and a small dog outdoors on the cover.

Hidden in the Shadow of Love

Jocelyn Hedley