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The latest episode of our Podcast has just landed
The latest episode of our podcast Mercy Echoes features a fascinating and engaging chat with Anna Burke RSM on her new book The Living Image. Sister Anna is from Co Longford in the Irish Midlands and has a background in teaching, faith development, school chaplaincy and scripture reflection. She has authored several other books including The Quality of Mercy and In the Secret of My Heart.
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58 Years of Mercy. One Powerful Message for the Carlow University Class of 2026
Sister Sheila Carney - a native of Pittsburgh, graduate of Our Lady of Mercy Academy and Mount Mercy College (now Carlow University) - will return to her alma mater to deliver the 2026 Commencement address and receive an honorary degree on Saturday 9th May. As graduates prepare to take the next step, they will hear from someone who has spent her life putting mercy into action.
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Working Together For Kids: Mercy Beyond the Hospital Walls
We are delighted to introduce the second story in our #Mercy200Stories series which features the Working Together for Kids initiative which is based out of Werribee Mercy Hospital, a general hospital providing comprehensive care in the south western region of Melbourne, Australia. Dr Kathy McMahon tells our latest story.
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Logo launched for 200th anniversary of opening of first House of Mercy
Mercy International Association (MIA) has launched the official logo for the 200th anniversary of the Founding of Catherine McAuley's First House of Mercy at 64a Lower Baggot Street, Dublin in 1827. The anniversary logo is rich in historical and symbolic meaning. The logo kit with copyright information, brand guidelines and recommended usage, will be available from MIA in early March.
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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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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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