Celebration of the Eucharist for Mercy Day 2024

Mercy In Action

MELF Cohort 4 Attends First Overseas Immersion in Cambodia

MELF Cambodia

MELF Cohort 4 Attends First Overseas Immersion in Cambodia

MELF Cambodia

MELF Cohort 4 Attends First Overseas Immersion in Cambodia

The first overseas immersion of Cohort 4 of the MGA Emerging Leaders Fellows took place from September 16 – 25 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Over the course of the ten days, the fellows enjoyed a rich tapestry of experiences and spent quality time getting to know each another. From the joy of being welcomed into Pchum Ben — a deeply spiritual festival where Cambodians honour their ancestors through prayers and offerings to monks — to the heartbreak of hearing local speakers talk about Cambodia’s journey to reconciliation after years of civil war and genocide, the immersion was nothing short of profound.

Update on Mercy Water Justice Coalition

Mercy Global Action

Update on Mercy Water Justice Coalition

Mercy Global Action

Update on Mercy Water Justice Coalition

The inaugural task force of the Mercy Water Justice Coalition is in full swing! Comprising 18 members from across the Mercy World, the task force has been convening every three weeks since May to develop a position statement on water justice (which will soon be available), discuss and contrast the water justice issues in their regions, and begin formulating their own Water Action Agendas for implementation in their local communities.

Mercy Matters

 On This Day

Fact

On This Day

September 24

1954

Foundation Day in the Philippines.

September 27

1873

Mercy Hospital was established in Iowa City, Iowa.

From Baggot Street to Birmingham

Mercy

From Baggot Street to Birmingham

Sr Margaret Daly RSM shares a blog from her visit to Handsworth in Birmingham earlier this month to bring artefacts to Baggot Street to be included in our exhibition 'Catherine McAuley and the Mission of Mercy'.

CEO Recruitment

CEO Recruitment

Seeking candidates for the position of CEO of Mercy International Association

 At the request of the Board of Directors, Sister Patricia O'Donovan, current CEO of Mercy International Association, is assuming leadership for Opening Doors - a worldwide project to imagine a new future for Mercy.

The Association is now seeking candidates for the position of CEO.  MIA operates from offices located at Mercy International Centre in Dublin. The successful candidate will be offered a renewable term of three years.

To receive a copy of the role description or to seek more information, please contact Sister Sheila Carney, Board chair - sheilacarneyrsm@gmail.com.

Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, 1 October 2024 with interviews taking place on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 November 2024

Showcasing Catherine McAuley's Mission of Mercy on Culture Night

Heritage

Showcasing Catherine McAuley's Mission of Mercy on Culture Night

More than 120 people enjoyed finding out about the life and heritage of Catherine McAuley on Culture Night in Dublin on Friday 20 September.

Pictured here are students and teachers from Mercy College in Coolock who dropped in to MIC on Baggot Street for a house tour, an organ recital and our exhibition entitled Catherine McAuley and the Mission of Mercy.  

Watch a short excerpt from the organ recital here.

New Leadership Team for New Zealand

Education

New Leadership Team for New Zealand

At the recent Congregational Chapter of Ngā Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa Sisters of Mercy New Zealand, held in Auckland from 18-24 August,  the new Leadership Team was elected. 

Denise Fox is the Congregation Leader. Team members are Paula Anamani, Kathy Lynch, Margaret Martin and Natalie Murphy.

Update on Opening Doors

Opening Doors

Update on Opening Doors

Opening Doors is part of our response to the challenges facing Mercy today. It symbolizes openness, welcome, hospitality, networking, and the sharing of Catherine's legacy of Mercy.

While our website is full of resources, we are focusing on new formation resources that will be available from next month on our newly refreshed Opening Doors landing page (see link).

Further Resources

Mercy Moment

Worth Reading

Mercy Moment

We have introduced a new Mercy Moment each day on our Instagram and Facebook pages. The reflection is offered in image format and is a quote about mercy. They are well worth taking a moment to pause and read - a little #mercymoment each morning.

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Never Alone - read by students from Mount Lilydale

Worth Playing

Never Alone - read by students from Mount Lilydale

We were delighted to welcome students and teachers from Mount Lilydale College in Australia to MIC earlier this month. While they were here they recorded this version of a poem called Never Alone by Brother Richard Hendrick OFM Cap.

Listen
When There Are Few Words

Worth Reading

When There Are Few Words

When There Are Few Words is the title of a new book by Sr Deirdre Mc Kenna RSM. Most of us live out our lives at home in our local communities.

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Message for Mercy Day 2024

Worth Watching

Message for Mercy Day 2024

We invite you to watch our Message for Mercy Day 2024 from Sr Patricia O'Donovan RSM, CEO of MIA.

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Five new videos on Catherine McAuley

Worth Watching

Five new videos on Catherine McAuley

We invite you to watch these five new videos produced for the Mercy Associates in Great Britain, covering aspects of Catherine McAuley’s life and Mercy spirituality.

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Walking into the Chaos of Others

Worth Watching

Walking into the Chaos of Others

We invite you to register for the world premiere of a powerful new documentary, being screened on 28 September, about the founding of the Sisters of Mercy and their enduring impact on Carlow University’s transformational mission.

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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

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