Statement from the MIA Board and Members Meetings May 2026

The past week has seen the Mercy International Association Members (Congregation Leaders from around the world) and the Directors of the Board of Mercy International Association (MIA), in Dublin for both joint and separate meetings in the service of MIA’s present and future mission and operations.

It was a wonderful opportunity for all to receive an update from CEO, Mary O’Donovan, and the Executive staff of MIA, on the progress on the essential fire remediation works in Mercy International Centre (Baggot Street). The works are on track to be completed in time for the house to be opened up again in late June, for visitors, pilgrimages and programs. Much has been achieved!

In our contemplating together the upcoming 200th Anniversary, in September 2027, of the Opening of the House of Mercy on Baggot Street, there was recognition that whilst much has been done in Mercy over those 200 years, there is still much more to do and “We can never say ‘It is enough!’” (Catherine McAuley). In this spirit, the Members and Directors took time in looking to the future of MIA and the invitation this moment is offering us, to strengthen MIA in its mission for the next 200 years and beyond!

Peta Goldburg rsm Maria Lawton rsm

This statement is offered by Peta Goldburg rsm and Maria Lawton rsm on behalf of the Members and the Board of MIA. Peta is President of the Members and Maria is the newly-appointed Chair of the MIA Board.