Mercy Emerging Leaders Fellows Present at CSW
The Mercy Emerging Leaders Fellows from Cohort Two presented last month at a parallel event for the United Nation’s Commission on the Status of Women. The priority theme for CSW this year was Innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. The fellows presentation focused on Digital Engagement as Key to Women's Empowerment and Feminist Leadership.
Vision in Action
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Mercy International Centre
Volunteer at Mercy International Centre in Dublin, Ireland
Mercy International Centre
Volunteer at Mercy International Centre in Dublin, Ireland
Would you consider volunteering to assist Mercy International Centre in Dublin, Ireland?
Volunteers are invaluable in assisting Mercy International to welcome visitors and the Mercy family to Catherine’s home and offering hospitality. This also would involve working in the dining room and assisting at reception, including weekends. A room at Mercy International Centre and a small stipend are provided to cover some costs.
Mercy International welcomes volunteers throughout the year. Currently, we are particularly seeking volunteers from August through December of 2023. For further information, please email facilities@mercyinternational.ie.
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Prayer
MIA Prayer Intention: Easter Grace
Prayer
MIA Prayer Intention: Easter Grace
Mercy International celebrates and prays in the spirit of Holy Week. In a letter to de Sales White on April 19, 1841, Catherine McAuley wrote “Pray for your portion of Easter Grace ... Pray fervently and constantly. Do not give up until all is given to you.” In this spirit, we pray for the world to receive Easter Grace. Together, we pray…
May the glory and the promise
of this joyous time of year
bring peace and happiness to you
and those you hold most dear.
And may Christ, Our Risen Saviour,
always be there by your side
to bless you most abundantly
and be your loving guide.
Prayer: author unknown.
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Fact
On This Day
April 5, 1882: Death of Mother Angela Borini in Oldham - foundress of Nottingham and Oldham.
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Mercy International Centre
Celebrate Mass at Baggot Street Chapel
To mark the occasion of Catherine McAuley being declared Venerable on 9 April 1990, a mass will be celebrated in Baggot Street Chapel. Join us on Wednesday, 12 April at 11am for mass followed by a comfortable cup of tea (and scones!) in the dining room. A live stream will be made available on Mercy International’s website. Please email Mercy International Centre’s receptionist, Thomas, to register your interest in attending the mass in person: info@mercyinternational.ie.
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Mercy International Centre
Afternoon Tea at Mercy International Centre
Visit MIC in Dublin on Wednesday, April 19 at 2pm for afternoon tea to celebrate the anniversary of Catherine McAuley being declared Venerable by Pope John Paul II in April 1990. Finger sandwiches, scones, cakes, tea, and coffee are included for €25 per person. All participants will be seated at one table in the Callahan Room. To register email info@mercyinternational.ie or ring 01 6618061.
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Worth Watching
Celebrating the life of Mary C. Sullivan, rsm
Mercy International celebrates the life of Mary C. Sullivan, rsm. It is with great admiration and respect that we offer a prayer service in her memory. Mary's contributions to our Mercy world will continue to influence our connection to Catherine McAuley, our expression of Mercy Global Presence, and our commitment to the Mercy charism. You can read more about Mary's life and legacy through the remembrance offered by the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.
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Mercy Lenten Spirituality Series Continues
Mercy International’s Lenten Spirituality Series continues with reflections every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. A full list of reflections is available on our website here. The video reflection linked is from Carmen Rosa Callomamani rsm from Peru. Carmen guides us in a meditation on migration and trafficking in persons. Thank you, Carmen, for a beautiful reflection on our theme' ‘journey’!
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New Whānau Mercy Ministries launched
Ngā Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa Sisters of Mercy New Zealand launched their new Whānau Mercy Ministries last Saturday. The new Ministerial Public Juridic Person (MPJP) – known as Whānau Mercy Ministries – is independent of Ngā Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa Sisters of Mercy New Zealand. The Whānau Mercy Ministries will take up their responsibilities as a charitable trust on 1 April, owning the incorporated ministries the Sisters founded as far back as 173 years ago.
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