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MIA recruiting for Head of Heritage and Spirituality and Head of Opening Doors Programme
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Mercy International Association (MIA) is seeking to recruit a Head of Heritage and Spirituality and separately, a Head of MIA's Opening Doors Programme.
The Head of Heritage and Spirituality will oversee the promotion and safeguarding of Mercy Heritage from Mercy International Centre, the First Mercy House at Baggot Street Dublin.
Our Opening Doors Programme is a vital and creative way for the Mercy charism and the spirit of Catherine McAuley to be present in the world long into the future. The Head of our Opening Doors Programme will lead out on this initiative.
Detailed role descriptions are available along with information on the application process which will conclude on Friday 20th June 2025. Come and join our team!
Mercy In Action
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Mercy Global Action
Reflection on the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues by Marietta Latonio of Mercy Global Action
Mercy Global Action
Reflection on the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues by Marietta Latonio of Mercy Global Action
The 24th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) took place from Monday 21st April to Friday, 2 May 2025. The UNPFII serves as a platform for Indigenous Peoples to raise issues, share their perspectives, and participate in decision-making on topics such as culture, environment, health, human rights, and economic and social development. Marietta Latonio of Mercy Global Action shares a reflection from the gathering
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Mercy in action
Sr Mary Killeen rsm looks back on 40 years of Mukuru Promotion Centre in Kenya
Mercy in action
Sr Mary Killeen rsm looks back on 40 years of Mukuru Promotion Centre in Kenya
Wednesday 21 May 2025 marked a milestone anniversary for Mukuru Promotion Centre (MPC) in Kenya. MPC is commemorating its 40th anniversary of journeying with the Mukuru community. They put together a Commemorative Book for the Anniversary and an 8-minute video that points to the empowerment of thousands over the years. Sr Mary Killeen rsm has shares some of her reflections on the past 40 years.
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Healing Earth and Each Other: A Philippines Indigenous Story
Healing Earth and Each Other: A Philippines Indigenous Story
Sister Virgencita “Jenjen” Alegado, rsm shares a story showcasing how Mercy Sisters continue to respond to the call to care for our common home in Pope Francis' encyclical letter Laudato Si'. She writes: "Accompanying the Subanen people in the Philippines as they heal their indigenous culture, community and land moves me deeply. I’m grateful beyond measure to the late Pope Francis for being the bridge that brought us together."
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Mercy in Action
Sisters of Mercy Announce 2025 Winners of Social Justice Video Contest
Mercy in Action
Sisters of Mercy Announce 2025 Winners of Social Justice Video Contest
The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas announced the winners of the eighth annual Social Justice Video Contest. Students participating in the contest were given a choice of two topics, the empowerment of women or reducing consumption. The grand prize was won by students from Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School in Lower Gwynedd Township, Pennsylvania.
Mercy Matters
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Fact
On This Day
23 May 1830
Pope Gregory XVI granted special Indulgence to Catherine and her companions
30 May 1825
Fr Nugent, Catherine's friend and adviser, died of typhus; nursed by Catherine, buried at Kells.
31 May 1844
Death of Mother Aloysius Scott, Foundress of Birr.
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Opening Doors
A warm MIC welcome for our Members
We welcomed our Members from across the Mercy World to Mercy International Centre from Wednesday 14th May to Monday 19th May for their annual meeting. Members received a warm welcome and enjoyed several good cups of tea while they were with us. They also had an opportunity to visit Coolock House.
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Heritage
Preservica Heritage Portal is open for exploration
Preservica is our online heritage portal designed to provide access to a wealth of primary sources related to Catherine McAuley and the foundation of the Sisters of Mercy. This portal aims to inspire the Mercy World by showcasing a selection of digital images from MIA’s extensive archive. Check out what's new this month.
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Communications
Mercy Echoes Podcast Episode Four features Sr Denise Fox rsm
Episode Four of our Mercy Echoes Podcast features Sr. Denise Fox rsm, Congregation Leader of Ngā Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa Sisters of Mercy New Zealand. Denise shares the story of 175 years of Mercy in New Zealand.
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Communications
Second Mercy Communications Café takes place on AI
We hosted our second Mercy Communications Café on Tuesday 13th May 2025 on Zoom. Our guest speaker Fr Philip Larrey spoke about the fantastic implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In his address Father Philip gave us a definition of what AI is, shared the story of AI to date and introduced us to some of the developers of AI.
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Opening Doors
Countdown to our Young Mercy Leaders' Pilgrimage in July
We are looking forward to welcome secondary/high school students to Dublin for our annual Young Mercy Leaders' Pilgrimage from 1st to 4th July. This year we are also be introducing a new YML Comms Crew to share our pilgrimage with 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
Pope Leo XIV - man of the people for the people: a note from Sr Mildred Brennan rsm
Sisters of Mercy Newfoundland have been in Peru since 1961 and now minister in two areas of the country – in Puerto Eten, Reque and Eten, in the Chiclayo region and in Huarmey, Ancash. Their presence in the Chiclayo region means they have come to know Pope Leo XIV, formerly Bishop Prevost. Sr Mildred Brennan rsm who has spent 57 years in Peru writes about Pope Leo here.
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Worth Watching
University of Detroit Mercy remember Sr Judith Ann Mouch rsm
The University of Detroit Mercy recently spent the day with us at Mercy International Centre. They took time out in our garden to plant a holly shrub in memory of Sr Judith Mouch rsm who passed away last December. May she rest in peace. Watch the short video here with some of the faculty staff talking about how much she meant to them.
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Worth Knowing
Find us on Tik Tok as 'Mercy World Now'
We have put out a little bit further into the deep of the net and joined Tik Tok. You can find us there as 'Mercy World Now' (link below) where will be sharing video shorts from MIA and highlighting projects from across the Mercy World. We will also be sharing the beauty of the heritage we curate at Mercy International Centre in Baggot Street.
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Worth Knowing
New website launched at www.vatican.va
The official website of the Vatican has been refreshed and given a new look for the first time since it was created in the 1990s. The new-look site features more multimedia content and useful links to Vatican offices and initiatives. The site features a banner image of a waving Pope Leo XIV against a simple and inviting background.
Acquiring tickets for papal audiences and liturgical celebrations has also been made easier through the updated website which also prominently features the Jubilee Year.
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Worth Reading
Reflection on the election of Pope Leo XIV by Sr Angela Reed, Mercy Global Action
Sr Angela Reed rsm, Head of Mercy Global Action shares a reflection on the election of Pope Leo XIV. Sr Angela believes that Pope Leo XIV is well-positioned to continue the transformative work of his predecessor. More than that, he now has the opportunity to leave his own mark on the Universal Church.
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Worth Knowing
Laudato Si' Week 2025 marks 10th Anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical
May 24th marked the 10th anniversary of the publication of Laudato Si' - Pope Francis' encyclical on care for our common home. This week also sees the annual celebration of Laudato Si' Week and we invite you to check out the theme and resources for 2025 which focus on hope.
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Worth Reading
Mercy Mission Formation Network Annual Gathering
The Mercy Mission Formation Network (MMFN) held its annual gathering in May. The MMFN has been meeting since 2009 with this year’s gathering organised by Sisters Margaret Endicott and Ailsa Mackinnon, along with Micheal O’Sullivan and Caroline Thompson. More than 20 people attended including sisters and colleagues from Mercy Congregations and Institutes, Mercy Ministerial Public Juridic Persons and Mercy ministries from Australia and New Zealand.
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Mercy eNews
The newsletter of Mercy International Association is published monthly and distributed to subscribers via email. If you have any queries about the newsletter, please contact mercyenews@mercyinternational.ie
For more information on the directors click here
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