MIA member Congregations and Institutes have been lobbying their governments to include an ethical framework in the Zero Draft of the Outcome Document for Rio+20. This Summit is a unique opportunity to realize the vision of a just, sustainable and peaceful future for the community of life on Earth, our common home.

The desired principles and goals of The Zero Draft of the Outcome Document are detailed in this message from Global Action at Mercy International.

Messages to Mary Purcell
 

Prayers through the intercession of Venerable Catherine McAuley are requested for the intentions of Elizabeth Fox, Paul Walker and all those whose names are on our prayer list.

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

Take Action to Stop Trafficking

The Institute of Sisters of Mercy of the Americas have been addressing human trafficking out of a commitment to persons living in poverty and particular concerns for women, for immigrants and an end to violence. Efforts by the Sisters of Mercy cover a range of activities, including challenging hotels on their policies and practices on this issue, supporting newsletters, offering educational workshops and forming networks against human trafficking.

A member of the Sisters of Mercy Institute Justice Team is participating in a new committee on human trafficking organized by Mercy International Association. The task force aims to join Sisters of Mercy around the world in efforts to combat human trafficking and to educate people about this form of modern day slavery.

Messages to Reg Mc Killip op
 

Ash Wednesday on February 28 marks the beginning of Lent – a time when we are called to renew our lives. It puts before us the remedy of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, which today can be called ‘compassion in action’

This year the Mercy International Association’s Luncheon series will focus on Mercy Global Action’s two major themes, Opposing Human Trafficking and Cosmology and Eco Justice in a theological reflection process.

Messages to Mary Purcell
 

Since major sporting events are occasions for increased human trafficking activity, the Coalition for Corporate Responsibility in Indiana and Michigan (CCRIM) will be contacting all hotels within a 50-mile radius of the location of the 2012 Super Bowl in Indianapolis.

The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas belong to CCRIM through Mercy Investment Services, the single investment program for the Institute and sponsored ministries. Together with other members of this group, they have contacted over 220 hotels challenging them with questions regarding their policies on issues of human trafficking.

Practical ways to support their efforts are included in the attached message.

Messages to Karen Donahue rsm

Since major sporting events are occasions for increased human trafficking activity, the Coalition for Corporate Responsibility in Indiana and Michigan (CCRIM) will be contacting all hotels within a 50-mile radius of the location of the 2012 Super Bowl in Indianapolis.

The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas belong to CCRIM through Mercy Investment Services, the single investment program for the Institute and sponsored ministries. Together with other members of this group, they have contacted over 220 hotels challenging them with questions regarding their policies on issues of human trafficking.

Practical ways to support their efforts are included in the attached message.

Messages to Karen Donahue rsm

Feb 16, 2005: Leaders of the four Mercy Congregations in Aotearoa New Zealand sign the Petition to Rome to become a single Congregation.

A fully documented edition of more than 320 surviving letters written by, to, or about Catherine McAuley during her lifetime.

Drawn from archives worldwide, the letters are carefully transcribed and generously annotated. In her letters as well as in those of the other correspondents, one sees a delightfully human, affectionate women; a compassionate, persistent servant of the economically poor and neglected; an astute businesswomen; and an unpretentious, humorous friend.

Galilee Community is a sacred space, a place of prayer, reflection and sacred landscapes that draw the human spirit to find God present in all life experiences.

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