In the Chapter of 1863 , she herself was elected as Abbess , and from that time was addressed as Mother Mary Catherine .
Sister Catherine provided much of the leadership of the new foundation , due to the poor health of the Abbess .
In the Chapter of 1863 , Catherine herself was elected as Abbess , and from that time was addressed as Mother Mary Catherine .
Sister Catherine provided much of the leadership of the new foundation , due to the poor health of the Abbess .