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Mercy 200 Stories - global storytelling project launched to mark 200th anniversary of opening of first House of Mercy
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#Mercy200Stories is one of Mercy International Association’s (MIA) key projects marking the 200th anniversary of the founding of the first House of Mercy by Catherine McAuley on 24 September 1827.
This global storytelling project is an invitation to the Mercy World to gather and share 200 stories that reveal Mercy in action, Mercy in place, and Mercy as lived experience across the world today.
From small, quiet acts of compassion to bold responses to injustice, these stories honour the enduring spirit of Catherine McAuley and the countless ways Mercy continues to respond to the needs of our time.
Together, the #Mercy200Stories will showcase how Mercy is alive and well and how it continues to open doors of hope, courage, and care, almost 200 years after Catherine McAuley first opened a House of Mercy on Baggot Street in Dublin.
What stories are eligible for this project?
These stories may emerge from schools, health and social services, parishes, justice and ecology work, Mercy communities, or everyday encounters where dignity is upheld and compassion made visible. Some will speak of long-standing ministries; others will capture a single moment that reveals Mercy’s quiet power.
The #Mercy200Stories will form a living map of Mercy - honouring our shared heritage, celebrating Mercy’s presence today, and inspiring hope for the generations still to come.
We invite you to add your voice, your experience, and your story to this global celebration of Mercy.