On Wednesday, August 24, 2011, Mercy International Association at the UN heard first hand from Chris Tidey, a UNICEF Communication Specialist for Emergencies, who recently returned from Dadaab, Kenya where he was supporting UNICEF’s efforts in the Dadaab Refugee Camp, on how humanitarian support for the crisis across Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti is critical for the more than 12 million people in dire need of assistance. In a teleconference hosted by Mr. Tidey, participants were given an overview of the crisis, the challenges faced by children and women living in and outside the refugee camp, UNICEF’s efforts on the ground, and the support needed to save and protect the many children and women in need.

Messages to Aine O’Connor rsm - Mercy International Association at the UN

Prayers are asked for all those whose names appear on the prayer list and, in particular, Francesca Manzella.

Messages to:
Anne Hannon rsm - Vice postulator Europe and Africa
Sheila Carney rsm - Vice postulator Americas
Mary Duffy rsm - Vice postulator Australia, New Zealand, Philippines

'They couldn’t buy the land because, well, they were women. When they got a group of businessmen to buy it for them, the Ku Klux Klan came and burned crosses where they hoped to build because they were women and Catholic. And there was a bit of a delay when World War I broke out.

But the Sisters of Mercy persevered to found Misericordia University, and the school has decided to acknowledge the determination of the religious community with a dinner Sept. 10...'

For further details about how Misericordia University is celebrating the 180th Anniversary of the Sisters of Mercy and the 10th Anniversary and Naming of the Women With Children Program, click here. To read more about this event, go to the " 180th Anniversary of Sisters of Mercy" Feature News Story on the University's website.

Messages to Jean Messaros rsm - Vice President, Student Affairs & Director of Mercy Integration

 This year is  both the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of Mercy in Queensland and of All Hallows’ School.

We (All Hallows') were most fortunate to have beautiful weather throughout our 150 year celebration weekend –-23 /24 July which enabled all our planned activities to proceed in glorious sunshine...

Messages to Lee Ann Perry - Principal

Editor: Further details of the school celebrations can be found on its website in the 'Our 150th' section.

1879: Death of M Cecilia Xavier Maguire, Superior Baggot St 1854-58, Foundress of Geelong
1924: Foundation to Great Neck, Long Island from Wilkes - Barre - M John Dowd

An invitation is extended to those preparing resources for Mercy Day to share these with the broader Mercy network through contributing these to the Mercyworld.org website.

Over the next month, the Mercy resource section of Mercy e-news will be used to highlight resources for Mercy Day.

Please email your contribution to mercynews@fraynework.com.au for adding to the website.

Messages to Mary Reynolds rsm - Executive Director MIA

The Mercy Spirituality Reflection Guide  page on the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas website include suggestions for music, psalms, opening and closing prayers, readings and rituals.

In partnership with the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, lay women and men of Mercy Volunteer Corps, enter into relationship with people who are economically poor or marginalized.

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