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Introducing our Mercy Heritage online archive
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From Foundation Day - 12 December 2024, we will open up our Mercy Heritage using an online tool called Preservica. This tool has allowed us to store, catalogue, preserve and make available our archival material.
Mercy In Action
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MELF Cambodia
Cohort 4 of MGA Emerging Leaders Fellows Reflect on Cambodia Immersion
MELF Cambodia
Cohort 4 of MGA Emerging Leaders Fellows Reflect on Cambodia Immersion
Cohort 4 of the MGA Emerging Leaders Fellows embarked on their first overseas immersion from September 16–25 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Throughout the journey, the Fellows wrote daily reflections, documenting meaningful encounters and transformative moments that moved them. Click below to explore their reflections and watch video highlights of their adventures!
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Mercy Global Action
Outcomes of the Inaugural Mercy Water Justice Coalition Task Force
Mercy Global Action
Outcomes of the Inaugural Mercy Water Justice Coalition Task Force
On May 29, the inaugural Task Force of the Mercy Water Justice Coalition commenced, bringing together 18 individuals from across the Mercy World to shape a unified vision for water justice. Over six months of virtual collaboration, the group developed a position statement addressing key water challenges and set the foundation for future Mercy Water Leaders to create their localized water action agendas.
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Mercy Global Action
Mercy Global Action co-hosts side event during UN Summit of the Future
Mercy Global Action
Mercy Global Action co-hosts side event during UN Summit of the Future
In late September, world leaders and civil society representatives convened at UN Headquarters for the Summit of the Future, a highly-anticipated event focused on strengthening international cooperation to tackle 21st-century challenges. MGA co-organized a side event, “Migration for the Future,” highlighting the role of migration in shaping the Pact for the Future.
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Mercy Focus on Haiti
Mercy Focus on Haiti
Mercy Focus on Haiti is an initiative of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. This piece highlights their Care for Women in the Chemen Lavi Miyò (CLM) Program.
This is Widlande Ruphen’s story by Steven Werlin, CLM Case Manager. He highlights the transformation Through the work of this programme it is possible for women like Widlande to become self-sufficient and to run their own business.
Mercy Matters
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Fact
On This Day
October 31
1982
Sisters of Mercy commence housing ministry at Monte Cecilia House, Auckland - Sisters Mary Foy, Chanel Peacock, Kathleen O'Halloran.
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Foundation to Bathurst, New South Wales from Charleville, Co Cork.
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Mercy
Booking open for Young Mercy Leaders' Pilgrimage 2025
Our Young Mercy Leaders' Pilgrimage to Dublin will take place from 1st to 4th July 2025 and will focus on secondary school (high school) students. Booking is open now for this journey of empowerment, connection and leadership.
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Spirituality
In November, We Remember
We remember the anniversary of the death of Catherine McAuley on 11 November 1841 in this special video reflection by Sr. Margaret Daly rsm, Head of Heritage and Spirituality at Mercy International Association. We invite you to visit our website during the month of November for more resources and prayers on the theme 'In November, We Remember'.
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Heritage
Visitors to Mercy International Centre during October
We had another busy month at Mercy International Centre with visitors from across Ireland, from the USA and from Australia.
All of our visitors received a warm welcome and a good cup of tea! You can check out our gallery at the link below and find out details on making your own visit to us in Dublin.
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Heritage
Catherine McAuley stamp featured on Irish TV series
Scéalta ár Stampí is the title of a new series from TG4, the Irish language TV station, that is looking at the stories behind some of Ireland’s postal stamps including the one featuring Catherine McAuley.
Presenter Siún Ní Dhuinn spoke to Sr. Mary Reynolds rsm about Catherine McAuley’s life and legacy during a visit to Mercy International Centre on Baggot Street in Dublin.
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Opening Doors
Upcoming resources and events
We will be going live with November Remembrance Resources for 1 November. We will mark the anniversary of Catherine McAuley's death on 11 November. We will also be going live with Opening Doors Formation resources. Our Carol Service will be on Foundation Day 12 December and we will have an Advent Podcast Series launching for 1 December. Keep an eye on our news section for more.
Further Resources
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Worth Reading
Mercy Moment
We invite you to check out our #MercyMoment which is a pause for thought we share each day on our Instagram and Facebook pages. They are well worth taking a moment to pause and read - a little #mercymoment each morning.
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Volunteer experience in Catherine's House
Judi Griggs-Dennis from the suburbs of Detroit in Michigan shares her volunteer experience with Mercy International Centre. She is pictured here with our CEO Sr. Patricia O'Donovan rsm and our Head of Heritage and Spirituality, Sr Margaret Daly rsm.
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Worth Reading
New Encyclical from Pope Francis
Pope Francis has published a new encyclical focusing on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The encyclical is issued in the context of a world "which seems to have lost its heart" Dilexit nos (He Loved Us) is Pope Francis' fourth encyclical.
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Worth Watching
Look for the Light
Sr. Angela Reed rsm, Head of Mercy Global Action, shares a prayer of hope called Look for the Light. Her words remind us of the strength that can be found in unity, compassion, and a commitment to holding onto ‘outrageous hope’ in difficult times.
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A new poem from Sr Mary Wickham rsm
Pearls is the title of a new poem by Sr Mary Wickham rsm. It is about an Irish Sister of St Joseph who taught Mary and reflects on those who have influenced us, shaped us, and guided us.
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Walking into the Chaos of Others
Walking into the chaos of others is a wonderful new documentary from Carlow University's Impact Series. It tells the story of the founding of the Sisters of Mercy and their enduring impact on Carlow University’s transformational mission. Scroll to 50 mins to begin the documentary.
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Worth Knowing
Getting ready for the Jubilee Year
Ahead of the beginning of the Jubilee of Hope in 2025, the Dicastery for Evangelization is hosting various events, including concerts and exhibitions. In a press conference, Archbishop Rino Fisichella, Pro-prefect of the Dicastery, outlined the itinerary for some of the upcoming events.
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Worth Knowing
World Day of the Poor 2024
The World Day of the Poor will be marked on Sunday 17 November 2024 on the theme The prayer of the poor rises up to God* (cf. *Sir 21:5).
We invite you to read the message of the Holy Father Pope Francis, which is available at the link below.
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Mercy eNews
The newsletter of Mercy International Association is published monthly and distributed to subscribers via email. If you have any queries about the newsletter, please contact mercyenews@mercyinternational.ie
For more information on the directors click here
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