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YML 2026: an immersion experience for young people into the heart of the Mercy Story
Join us in Dublin from 28th to 31st July for our Young Mercy Leaders' Pilgrimage 2026. This year's gathering is offered to young people as an opportunity to immerse yourself into the heart of the Mercy Story and the life of Catherine McAuley.
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Walking in Mercy Lenten Retreat
Join our Head of Heritage and Spirituality Caroline Thompson for an online retreat to kick-start your 2026 Lenten Journey. The retreat will be offered twice on Tuesday 17th February to suit the Mercy World time zones. Self-registration is open now.
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None of the baptised are exempt from mission - Pope Leo XIV
In his message for the 100th World Mission Day, Pope Leo XIV writes that the Church’s identity is to be a community in mission, “at the service of fraternity among all human beings and harmony with all creation.” World Mission Day (Mission Sunday) will be celebrated on 18 October, on the theme "One in Christ, united in mission."
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Update on the Essential Works taking place at Catherine's House
The Essential Works are well underway at Catherine's House, 64a Lower Baggot Street, Dublin. We took part in a hard-hat walk through the house in December and we are delighted to be able to share with you some of the images of the work. We have also prepared a set of Frequently Asked Questions which cover much of the detail of this phase of the work.
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Pope raises alarm over human rights and a spreading “zeal for war”
Meeting members of the Diplomatic Corps, Pope Leo XIV warns that human rights and freedoms are under strain as diplomacy gives way to the logic of power and war.
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Prayer: Through The Intercession of Venerable Catherine McAuley
In her retreat instructions, Catherine McAuley said: "Prayer is a plant, the seed of which is sown in the heart of every Christian, but its growth entirely depends on the care we take to nourish it." There are many ways you can submit a prayer petition through the intercession of Catherine McAuley.
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Today's Mercy Quote

It is my hope and prayer that after the period of darkness and winter has accomplished its purpose, we shall see the bright promise of another spring.

M Concilia Moran

Catherine McAuley

Catherine McAuley was born in Dublin, Ireland, in September, 1778. In 1824 she used her inheritance from an Irish couple she had served for twenty years to build a large House of Mercy on Baggot Street, Dublin in response to the needs of the poor of Dublin. Today that house is known as Mercy International Centre and is home to the Mercy family from all over the world.

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Opening Doors

Opening Doors focuses on consulting with those who are actively seeking to be involved in the life of Mercy International and creating channels through which people of Mercy can participate more actively in the life of the Association.

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Justice

Mercy Global Action commits annually to focusing on three priority justice issues. These issues focus on the needs of our global society today. Throughout the year, the Mercy Global Action team works to provide educational resources focused on these issues, as well as advocate at the United Nations for just policies and laws related to these areas.

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