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| Plans and Programmes (MIA) The newly launched MIA team is currently planning a programme schedule for 2010. These programmes aim to promote the main elements of the MIA Vision, i.e.
1. Immersion in the wellspring – the God of Mercy
2. Nurturance of the charism and the continuation of Catherine’s dream
3. Promotion of a response to global poverty
4. Development of enhanced communication
While the schedule is not complete, a variety of programmes are in place. Details are on the mercyworld.org website and on the Mercy International Site where bookings can be made online. Messages to Mary Kay Dobrovolny rsm - Assistant Director, Spirituality & Heritage 
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| Catherine's Canonisation Cause: Prayer Requests Prayers through the intercession of Venerable Catherine McAuley are asked for the following persons and all those whose names are on our prayer list:
Judy Chubb, Rosellen Creighton. Messages to:
Anne Hannon rsm - Vice postulator Europe and Africa
Sheila Carney rsm - Vice postulator Americas
Mary Duffy rsm - Vice postulator Australia, New Zealand, Philippines
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| News from Papua New Guinea Over the past month the Sisters of Mercy of the Autonomous Region of Papua New Guinea have celebrated a number of significant events including First Profession, Silver Jubilees and Final Profession. A report of these activities has been posted on the Institute of Sisters of Mercy Australia website. Messages to Pat Wood rsm
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| Reflections on the Gospel Readings Reflections on the Gospel readings from 27th December 2009 to 14th February 2010 are now online. Messages to Veronica Lawson rsm
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| December edition of Listen magazine (Australia) The December edition of LISTEN, the theological journal of the Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia, is out now. This edition focuses on Catherine McAuley. Contributors include: Mary Reynolds rsm, Janette Gray rsm, Elizabeth Young, Mary Pat Garvin rsm, Marie Melville rsm, and Claudette Cusack rsm. To subscribe to LISTEN, published twice yearly ($25 per annum), find out more here. Messages to Caroline Ryan rsm - Editor
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| Institute support for Christmas Island community (Australia) The Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia has formed a partnership with Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS) Australia to provide religious and pastoral services to detainees, local community members and detention centre staff living on Christmas Island... Maureen Lohrey rsm (Melbourne), who arrived at Christmas Island late last week, will take on the role in a team with JRS, and supported by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), until Easter 2010, after which Joan Kelleher rsm (Perth) will begin in a full-time capacity. Messages to Maureen Lohrey rsm
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| 1843: Foundation to Pittsburgh from Carlow - first to the Americas - M Frances Warde
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| This is the story of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy being established in the Archdiocese of Wellington. Like a Mustard Seed contains 335 pages of the history of the Sisters of Mercy Wellington. Over 150 photos and illustrations are featured in the book.
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| University of Detroit Mercy The University of Detroit Mercy, a Catholic university in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, exists to provide excellent student-centered undergraduate and graduate education in an urban context. A UDM education seeks to integrate the intellectual, spiritual, ethical and social development of our students.
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| Helpful advice for buying a computer Tips and hints from Intel and industry experts to assist you in understanding the terminology and being clear about the different components and specifications.
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