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Remembering Catherine McAuley on the anniversary of her death
Catherine McAuley died on 11th of November 1841. We are delighted to share a special reflection led by Mercy Associate Anne Reid to mark the anniversary of Catherine's death.
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Catherine's House at 64a Lower Baggot Street is now closed for essential works
Catherine's House at 64a Lower Baggot Street is now closed for essential works. The Mercy International Association staff left the building on Friday 31st October following the significant task of packing up the entire house. The essential works will protect and renew this beloved building, ensuring that Catherine’s story and the spirit of Mercy continue to be shared with future generations. We look forward to welcoming everyone back once the works are complete.
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In November, We Remember
November is the month of remembrance of those who have died. We remember Catherine McAuley who died on the 11th of November 1841 and give thanks for her life and her legacy.
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First Apostolic Exhortation from Pope Leo XIV on love for the poor
Pope Leo XIV’s first Apostolic Exhortation sees the love of Christ incarnated in love for the poor, in caring for the sick, opposing slavery, defending women who experience exclusion and violence, making education available to all, accompanying migrants, charitable giving, working for equality and more.
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The House Has Her Say - a new poem from Mary Wickham for Mercy Day 2025
Sr Mary Wickham RSM has gifted a wonderful poem to the Mercy World for Mercy Day 2025. Her poem entitled The House Has Her Say is written in the voice of Catherine's House at 64A Lower Baggot Street in Dublin. In her beautifully and cleverly crafted poem, Mary permits the house to anticipate what will come with the temporary closure of Mercy International Centre for refurbishment work from this month.
Read the Poem here

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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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