MGA Presents During the Young Mercy Leaders Pilgrimage: Discovering the Tools for a Future of Justice and Mercy
On July 14th, the Mercy Global Action team joined the Young Mercy Leaders Pilgrimage to unpack complex systems through Mercy and Justice.
Cecilie Kern, Global Policy and Research Advocate, discussed the three key documents that guide our work for justice throughout the Mercy world -Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the Paris Agreement. These documents were published in order to articulate a global call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that people can enjoy peace and prosperity.
In order to address the challenges in our world today, we understand the need to lead collectively, collaboratively, with compassion, and with care. We need to identify common goals, share resources and our various strengths and talents, and work in partnership in order to tackle the global challenges of our time.
Vision in Action
Programmes & Events
Reminder: Mercy Day 2021 Theme and Logo Available
Programmes & Events
Reminder: Mercy Day 2021 Theme and Logo Available
Mercy International Association will use the theme Opening Doors to an Emerging Future to celebrate Mercy Day 2021.
Additional information about the theme and logo is available at the link below. The logo is provided for download in multiple formats in both English and Spanish. MIA would like to encourage all in our Mercy community to use the materials provided, including the theme and logo, for your own Mercy Day celebrations this year!
Prayer
MIA Prayer Intention: International Youth Day
Prayer
MIA Prayer Intention: International Youth Day
The United Nations has named 12 August as International Youth Day, knowing that the changes we need to see for our Earth and all Earth-beings, will not be achieved without the wholehearted participation of Young People. We pray…
Creator God, we give thanks for the generosity, energy, creativity, and enthusiasm which so often characterises young people. We give thanks for the inspiration they are for each other and for those of us no longer young. May they have the courage, vision, and persistence they will need to continue to work for a better world for all…
Members News
Americas
Mercy Investment Services: Pandemic Impacts Human Trafficking Worldwide
Americas
Mercy Investment Services: Pandemic Impacts Human Trafficking Worldwide
Although the COVID-19 pandemic shut down many aspects of our global community, human trafficking unfortunately did not stop. The annual Trafficking in Persons report, released this month by the U.S. State Department, assesses the current state of human trafficking around the world and the pandemic’s impact.
In light of the goal to eliminate human trafficking, the report ranks each country on how it meets the Trafficking Victims Protection Act minimum standards, with Tier 1 being in compliance and Tier 3 meaning the country does not meet the standard and is not attempting to do so. Of note in this year’s report, Armenia and the Dominican Republic both improved to Tier 2, while Switzerland was downgraded to Tier 2 and Malaysia to Tier 3. View each country's ranking on this map.
Mercy Investment Services and other shareholders use this report to address human trafficking with companies, both directly and through companies’ supply chains.
Ireland
MECPATH Marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Ireland
MECPATH Marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Representatives from MECPATHS, The Immigrant Council of Ireland, The Migrants Rights Centre Ireland, Ruhama, Act to Prevent Trafficking, Maynooth University, Akidwa and The International Organisation for Migration mark World Day Against Trafficking in Persons which takes place on July 30th.
The Anti-Trafficking Community in Ireland continues to raise awareness and their concerns about the placement of Ireland on a Tier 2 Watch-list by The US State Department which categorises Ireland as ‘the worst country in Western Europe’ in relation to Anti Human Trafficking responsiveness.
Photo (c) Aidan Oliver.
Founded in 2013, MECPATHS is the only non-profit organisation in Ireland which works in direct partnership with the Hospitality Industry and Services Sectors to prevent Child Trafficking and to enhance existing protective measures.
Mercy Matters
Fact
On This Day
4 August 1873: Foundation to Rockhampton from Brisbane - M Vincent Whitty/M de Sales Gorry
Contribute a fact from the story of your Mercy congregation, institute or federation, to our online archive.
Member News
Mercy Medical Center Recognized in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals 2021-2022" Edition
"Given the challenges of the last year in responding to the COVID-19 crisis, it is particularly gratifying to recognize Mercy's inclusion in U.S. News' annual 'Best Hospitals' edition," said Dr. David Maine, President and CEO of Mercy Health Services, Mercy Medical Center.
prayer
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
“Jesus was a Jew, as was John, the author of the gospel. It may seem strange, therefore, that John has the “Jews” complaining about Jesus. It is indeed strange and it has caused many a reader to wonder…”
Further Resources
Worth Knowing
Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice
In advance of the UN Climate Talks in Glasgow, the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International is organizing a free, public forum to take place virtually September 25-30, 2021, in parallel to the UN General Assembly.
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Worth Reading
Vatican Museums Collection: The Works of Mercy #2
Explore the masterpieces in the papal collections accompanied by the words of the Popes. Today, view The Works of Mercy #2.
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Worth Knowing
Laudato Si' Movement
The Global Catholic Climate Movement has formally announced a name change to Laudato Si’ Movement. Read more about the name change, their mission, and climate activism on their website.
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Worth Knowing
August Calendar from USCSAHT
U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking released their August 2021 calendar. August, International Peace Month, celebrates multiple international days.
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Members of Mercy International
Members of Mercy International Association share the passion of their foundress, Catherine McAuley, to bring mercy to people who are poor, sick and uneducated.
Mercy eNews
The online newsletter of Mercy International Association is published weekly, 48 weeks each year and distributed to subscribers via email.
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