Third World Day of the Poor, 17 November

A reflection drawing on the Pope’s Message for this day

Timeline of MGP Segments & Themes Available

Dates for these (2019-2021) have been confirmed

Members of Mercy International Association share the passion of our foundress, Catherine McAuley, to bring mercy to people who are poor, sick and uneducated.

Global Action

Catherine's practical, whole-hearted response to the injustices of her day, inspires Mercy International Association to hear and respond to the 'cry of Earth and the cry of the Poor' in our day.

Addressing Degradation of Earth

Join in our commitment to redress justice issues affecting the world's most vulnerable people in Earth’s community.

Get Involved

Addressing Displacement of Persons

Join in our commitment to redress justice issues affecting the world's most vulnerable people in Earth’s community.

Get Involved

Global Action

Catherine's practical, whole-hearted response to the injustices of her day, inspires Mercy International Association to hear and respond to the 'cry of Earth and the cry of the Poor' in our day.

Latest Resources

The Amazon: New Paths for the Church and for an Integral Ecology Dignidad Inherente - PDF Dignidad Inherente - Flip Book

Become Involved

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.

MORE ABOUT CATHERINE Film: 'In God Alone'

Prayers Requested

As a Mercy Community, we pray with those in need of physical healing through the intercession of Catherine McAuley.

Post your prayer

Today Mercy's Quote

The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, ... so far from separating them from the love of God, unite them more closely to Him and render them more valuable in His holy service.

'The Spirit of the Institute'

Pray With Catherine

Ask her to intercede with God on your behalf for your needs and the needs of our world.

Post a prayer at Catherine’s Tomb

Post a prayer at Baggot St Chapel

Mercy Initiatives

Since our establishment in 1992, Mercy International Association has undertaken a range of initiatives to connect the global Mercy family and to encourage and nurture the flourishing of the Mercy charism.