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Mercy Convent, St John's Newfoundland - A New Chapter
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VOCM news
Announcing the transformation of Mercy Convent St John’s Newfoundland
The former Mercy Convent on Military Road in St. John's will be the new home of an emergency shelter, transitional housing and affordable housing for guests of The Gathering Place.
The renovation work has begun to transform it into a shelter and supportive housing structure that will accommodate 90 persons in need of temporary and transitional housing. It is hoped that the project will be completed by June 2024.
VOCM news
Vision in Action
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mercyworks.org
Economic Empowerment in Papua New Guinea
“Leave No One Behind”
Economic Empowerment in Papua New Guinea
“Leave No One Behind”
Sr Maryanne’s micro-financing initiative; the “Leave No One Behind” Village and Life Savings Association (LNB – VSLA) is creating economic empowerment and improving the lives of the people of Simbu.
Essentially, the entrepreneurial capacity of individuals, families and communities is enhanced by promoting a saving culture and increasing access to credit to enable them to embark on income generating activities to sustain and improve their livelihoods. It is a collaborative effort taken by the local community towards financial freedom.
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Mercy Global Action
Mercy Volunteer Corps and Students from Gwynedd Mercy University visit MGA Office
Mercy Global Action
Mercy Volunteer Corps and Students from Gwynedd Mercy University visit MGA Office
Recently, Mercy Global Action had the privilege of hosting Mercy Volunteer Corps (MVC) and students from Gwynedd Mercy University at our New York office.
MVC, an esteemed ministerial partner of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas since 1993, has been empowering volunteers for social change since its establishment in 1978.
Image: MIA-MGA
Mercy Matters
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Fact
On This Day
JUNE 14, 1861
Sr Bernard Dickson and founding party arrived in Wellington, New Zealand.
Mother Bernard Dickson, had entered the Bermondsey foundation in London in 1847. She had nursed in the Crimea for several months before being invalided home.
In 1857, she was invited to join a group of five Sisters of Mercy from Carlow travelling to Auckland New Zealand. Four years later Sr Bernard was one of three sisters who travelled to Wellington in response to a plea from the bishop there.
Contribute a fact from your Mercy congregation, institute, or federation, to our online archive.
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Members
Our Lady of Mercy Institute Great Britain
New Leadership Team
The Institute of Our Lady of Mercy, Great Britain, held their Ninth General Chapter from 22nd May to 2nd June 2023.
A new Leadership Team was elected at the Chapter and will take up their role on 1 September 2023. Sister Bernadette Holmes, (seated centre) who is a member of the present Leadership Team, will be the new Leader. Her Assistant Leader will be Sister Bernie Roche. Sisters Lynda Dearlove Jude Groden and Christina O’Donnell will complete the team of five.
We pray God’s blessing on them and all their endeavours.
Image courtesy of OLOM Institute
(seated left to right) Srs. Lynda, Bernadette and Bernie
(standing left to right) Srs. Jude and Christina
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Heritage & Spirituality
Walking with Catherine
Susan Cahill, Programme Coordinator with Mercy International Association, recently led 15 students from the McAuley School of Nursing Detroit on a 3-hour walking tour of Catherine’s Dublin – visiting several sights and landmarks in Catherine’s life.
This bespoke social history tour takes pilgrims back to Dublin of the 1820’s and 1830’s and tells the unique and compelling story of Catherine McAuley and the Founding Sisters.
For more information on Mercy International Association’s Walking Tour of Catherine’s Dublin please contact programmes@mercyinternational.ie
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Spirituality
Creative Meditation Retreat
Creativity and meditation are intertwined and life giving and yet we don’t always allow ourselves the time to explore either. Enjoy a gentle introduction to both on this relaxing weekend. All our life is open to our imagination and creativity. Through breathing, poetry and textiles we will practice becoming more aware and present to the possibilities of our daily lives.
Facilitated by Marja Almqvist, textile artist and Jo Kennedy, rsm.
Date: Friday 11th August 5pm - Sunday 13th August 2pm
Venue: Mercy International Centre, 64a Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2.
Residential: 300 euro (Accommodation & all meals provided)
Non-residential: 120 euro (Lunch provided)
To register for the weekend please email programmes@mercyinternational.ie
You can also contact our receptionist on 01 661 8061
Further Resources
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Worth Reading
Sr Denise Coghlan rsm and Tun "Reth" Channareth visit Rome for the World Meeting on Human Fraternity
The World Meeting on Human Fraternity, known as "Not Alone" (#NotAlone), occurred on June 10th, 2023, in Saint Peter's Square in Rome. Cardinal Mauro Gambetti delivered a speech at the conference, emphasizing the significance of rediscovering fraternity in today's world. Notable attendees included Sr. Denise Coghlan, R.S.M., and Tun "Reth" Channareth.
Images: https://www.vaticannews.va
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Worth Watching
Mercy Walks with Migrants
Sister Mary Waskowiak and Sister Mary Kay Dobrovolny live and work at Casa de Misericordia in San Diego. This ministry is located 12 miles from the border with Mexico. The ministry is one of the many ways Mercy is responding to the Critical Concern for Immigration. Srs. Mary and Mary Kay were interviewed about their ministry.
(Top left is Mike Poulin, Mercy Justice Team; top right is Sister Mary Kay Dobrovolny; bottom is Sister Mary Waskowiak)
Watch the Interview A flavour of Casa de Misericordia's Ministry in images)
Worth Knowing
World Refugee Day 20th June 2023
World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. World Refugee Day also shines a light on the rights, needs and dreams of refugees, helping to mobilize political will and resources so refugees can not only survive but also thrive. (UNHCR)
World Refugee Day (unhcr.org)
"Human Flow" video)
Mercy eNews
The online newsletter of Mercy International Association is published fortnightly, 24 weeks each year and distributed to subscribers via email.
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