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A catch up with MIA's new CEO Mary O'Donovan
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Our new CEO Mary O'Donovan has just marked her first two months with Mercy International Association.
We caught up with her to find out a little bit more about her and how she is settling in at Mercy International Centre (MIC).
We asked her about her favourite room in 64a Lower Baggot Street.
Mary has also shared some updates on staff changes, the timeline for the closure for refurbishment of MIC and she highlights some of the upcoming events and programmes.
Mercy In Action
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Mercy Global Action
Mercy Water Justice Coalition forms Executive Team
Mercy Global Action
Mercy Water Justice Coalition forms Executive Team
Mercy Global Action is pleased to announce Kate Anderson, Alexis Stephens and Angela Reed as the Inaugural Executive Team for the Mercy Water Justice Coalition.
This Coalition represents Mercy Global Action's commitment to the United Nations Water Action Agenda and our response to the growing commodification, degradation, and depletion of Earth’s precious water sources.
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Mercy Global Action
MGA World Social Summit Task Force to begin soon
Mercy Global Action
MGA World Social Summit Task Force to begin soon
Expressions of Interest are open for the upcoming MGA World Social Summit Task Force, to commence in late April/early May 2025. The Task Force will focus on issues relating to poverty eradication, decent work, and social inclusion ahead of the Second World Summit for Social Development (4-6 November 2025), and provide recommendations and actions for concrete advocacy.
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Building an interfaith community to put Laudato Si’ into action
Building an interfaith community to put Laudato Si’ into action
We mark the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ encyclical on 24th of May this year. The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas have invited the Mercy community to deeper engagement on this issue through a series of stories showcasing how sisters and others have responded to the encyclical. Their inspiring stories are part of the Institute’s participation in the Jubilee Year, when Pope Francis calls us to be Pilgrims of Hope.
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Mercy in Action
Mercy Education Celebrates the Jubilee Year with Stories of Hope
Mercy in Action
Mercy Education Celebrates the Jubilee Year with Stories of Hope
During this Jubilee Year of Hope, Mercy Education has shared are a special edition of their e-zine, Mercy Impact, entitled "Walking in Hope: A Jubilee Celebration."
This issue gathers inspiring stories from Mercy schools across the globe. These stories reveal how hope is not only taught but lived each day in our classrooms, hallways, and hearts.
Mercy Matters
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Fact
On This Day
29 April
1841
Death of Catherine's nephew, James McAuley.
1879
Foundation to Gympie, Queensland from Brisbane - M Stanislaus
30 April 1917
Death of M Regis Murray, Foundress of Reefton
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Communications
Mercy Communications Café to open again on 13th May
Our Mercy Communications Café will open again online on Tuesday 13th May. We will be joined by Fr Philip Larrey, a much sought after speaker who will reflect with us on the topic: 'The Fantastic Implications of Artificial Intelligence'.
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Heritage
Preservica - two more offerings from the work of Clare Augustine Moore
We have added more offerings from Clare Augustine Moore to our Preservica Heritage Portal. Clare Augustine’s artwork is utterly amazing. We invite you to look at the images from a reflective stance and from an art appreciation stance. We have offered prompts to facilitate this.
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Prayer for the Conclave which begins on 7th May
The conclave to elect the 267th Pope will begin on Wednesday 7th May, following the conclusion of the Novemdiales Masses to pray for the eternal repose of the late Pope Francis.
We share details about the Conclave process and a Prayer for the Mercy World to use to pray for the Cardinals and their election of a new Pope, invoking Venerable Catherine McAuley.
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Heritage
Interview with Sr Brenda Dolphin rsm Postulator for the Canonisation Cause
We marked the 35th anniversary of the declaration of Catherine McAuley as Venerable earlier this month. We took the opportunity to chat to Sr Brenda Dolphin rsm, Postulator for the Cause of Canonisation, about what has happened since Catherine was declared Venerable on 9th April 1990.
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Communications
Sr. Mary Trainer rsm features on Episode Three of Mercy Echoes Podcast
Our guest on Episode Three of our Mercy Echoes Podcast is Sr. Mary Trainer rsm from Philadelphia, USA. She talks about her life and ministry and reflects on the work done in the late 80s and 90s to bring Mercy International Centre to life as a wellspring for the Mercy World.
Further Resources
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Worth Reading
Mercy Moment
We invite you to check out our #MercyMoment which is a pause for thought we share each day on our Instagram and Facebook pages.
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Worth Reading
From Sparks to Fire: A Guide to Justice Advocacy for the Mercy World
From Sparks to Fire: A Guide to Justice Advocacy for the Global Mercy Community offers both practical and theoretical ways in which to advocate for justice, providing numerous examples of advocacy from across the Mercy world, offering much wisdom and insight and illustrating that the Gospel call to justice is actively present across the Mercy World. It is a superb resource from Mercy Gobal Action for the Mercy World.
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Worth Watching
An Easter Reflection from Sr Sally Bradley rsm, Executive Director of Mercy Works
Mercy Works is celebrating their 25th anniversary in April. Sr Sally Bradley rsm, Executive Director of Mercy Works shares an Easter reflection on her recent visit to their partner project in the remote area of Maucatar in Coma Lima Province, Timor Leste.
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Mother McAuley High School in Chicago, USA delight us with their harmonies
We welcomed a wonderful group to Mercy International Centre from Mother McAuley High School in Chicago, USA. They were with us to spend some time immersing themselves in the heritage of Catherine McAuley. After a house tour, a visit to the Catherine McAuley and the Mission of Mercy exhibition, and some time at Catherine's grave, they spent some time in our chapel and shared a beautiful version of How Great Thou Art with us.
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Remembering Pope Francis: A leader in advocacy for the most marginalized
In remembering Pope Francis' legacy in reaching out to the poorest and most marginalized in the world, one Catholic leader in the field pays special tribute to the work he did in helping others appreciate this crucial work since "every single human person is a child of God, made in God's image and deserves to be included within the communities."
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Sisters Walking With Faith
Three religious sisters (including two Mercy sisters) have made history by becoming the first three religious women to graduate with an Advanced Diploma in Theology and Pastoral Ministry, from Divine Word University (DWU), a course traditionally taken by priests, brothers and laymen.
From left- Sister Janet Andrew, Sister Marie-Therese Jorumbu and Sister Cathy Jambert Picture by Nina Marie Tibong.
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Worth Knowing
Free Virtual Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging event hosted by Mercy Volunteer Corps
Mercy Volunteer Corps (MVC) invites you to a special virtual event as part of MVC's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging series. The session is titled, "Embracing Diversity: Nurturing Communities of Belonging" and will be facilitated by Credence & Co.
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Worth Playing
May is the month of Mary
For centuries, the Catholic Church has set aside the entire month of Mary to honor Mary, Mother of God. Not just a day in May, but the entire month. We will be sharing resources throughout May on our social media to reflect this and would love to hear from you if you are sharing resources.
Click below to listen to the hymn Bring Flowers of the Rarest.
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Mercy eNews
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