It was Cavanagh who persuaded her to join a new community in Knock started by Margaret Cusack aka "Nun of Kenmare".

She fell out with her supporters including Cavanagh and the new convent's construction was abandoned[3] in November 1884.

[4] Pope Leo XIII gave his approval to the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace in 1884.

The remaining sisters did not disband or join another community but they decided to continue with the support of Bishop Bagshawe.

[6] She became first Mother General of the sisters of St Joseph of Peace in 1888 when she was elected by the community.