As you are probably aware by now MIA Global Action is working on the two issues of Cosmology/Environment and Human Trafficking. At this time we are particularly interested in focusing on work of Mercy on these two particular themes. Next year when we have established working groups linking the work of Mercy Congregations, Institutes and Federations on these two issues we will move on to take up other themes of Mercy Ministry.

To-day in E News we are focusing on the work of Sisters of Mercy in the New York, Pennsylvania and Pacific West Community who have been working to support communities affected by hydrofracking which is causing massive environmental damage in the three states. In March/April 2011, the sisters and other environmental lobbyists collected signed letters at community meetings and mailed them to legislators to inform them of their opposition
 
Messages to: Mary Purcell - Assistant Director Global Action

Lobbying our national governments on climate, environmental and sustainable development policies is critical to successful lobbying at international, UN level.
We realize that “a positive Rio+20 outcome hinges on the active and committed participation of the heads of governments worldwide.” For this reason, MIA will call on membership worldwide to lobby their respective governments to address the critical environmental and sustainability issues of our day. Details of specific campaigns will be forthcoming in E News.
 

Messages to Aine O'Connor rsm - Mercy Global Concern

The Sisters of Mercy Brisbane Congregation have a long history of reaching out to people in need and identified the need to support the health care of refugees and asylum seekers by filling the gap in refugee health care in Brisbane.

The Sisters provided initial support with in-kind funding to help establish a refugee primary health care clinic. Mater Health Services Brisbane now operates an initial health assessment service for all newly arrived refugees and an extended care service for people of a refugee background with complex health issues - Refugee Health Queensland plus a dedicated antenatal clinic for women of a refugee background

Messages to Mary Lawson rsm

The 14th National Conference on Aging  will be held on October 6, 7, 8, 2011 Charlotte, North Carolina.

The Conference theme is : A Gift… journeying with our wisdom figures

Details are linked to this item

Messages to Marietta Walsh rsm - MNOA

1843: M Liguori professed Baggot St - Foundress of Liverpool
1884: Foundation to Sacred heart Indian Territory from lacon, Illinois
1884: Foundation to Oklahoma from Lacon, Illinois - M Joseph Shields
1922: Foundation to Raton, New Mexico from Stanton, Texas - M Angela Hostetter

Cothú agus Iomlánú: is a new and creative initiative, consisting of a twelve track CD of original musical compositions with an accompanying booklet. In the booklet you will find Musical Notation and Composer’s Notes, enhanced by photographic reflections. It was published in September 2010.

Star of the Sea Retreat and Conference Centre, Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo, Ireland is a centre for retreats, conferences and holidays. It is in the Trusteeship of the Sisters of Mercy. The Centre is holistic in its outlook and services, welcoming people irrespective of faith or race, in a spirit of openness and equality.

A calendar of retreats and programs is on the site

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Source: The Age