VERONICA'S VOICE is a grassroots organization in Kansas City, USA, founded in 2000 by Kristy Childs, a survivor of commercial sexual exploitation, trauma and drug addiction. Veronica’s Voice (VV) is named in remembrance of Veronica April Neverdusky, who was 21 years old in 1993 when she was found murdered. This local organisation assists women and girls, caught in commercial sexual exploitation and without voices, to escape from the sex trade to find healthier and happier lives.

Messages to Catherine Gibbons rsm

Prayers through the intercession of Venerable Catherine McAuley are requested for the intentions of Bernadette Bin Juda, Keira Holman, Mary McKeever 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

Ash Wednesday on February 22 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

The feast of Our Lady of Lourdes 2012 was a day of mixed emotions for the Sisters of Shanklin community, together with parishioners, Sisters from the wider Institute family, and their friends and relations.

It was a day to celebrate the faithful, loving witness of 114 years of Mercy service to people of all faiths or none, on the Isle of Wight. The joy was tinged with tangible sadness as the Sisters said “goodbye” to their many friends and colleagues, as they prepare to move to their new community in Worthing at the end of the month.

Messages to: Institute Office
 

This week, Sister Mary Mildred O’Brien, who recently celebrated her 104th birthday, gathered with Sisters and friends at a Mass of Thanksgiving to mark her 85th anniversary of Religious Profession. On the occasion of her first Profession, Mildred chose the Gospel text Trade ‘til I come as her motto. Among those offering tributes were representatives of her past pupils, who commented on her wise teaching methods, her kindness and her great capacity as a listener. Others spoke of her keen interest in each person, her remarkable memory and her quick wit and humour.

In response, Sister Mildred expressed her thanks to all who were present, adding that her only regret was that she was born ‘too early’, as she finds she is too old now to travel to visit all the new communities that are part of the newly formed Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea!

Messages to Mildred O’Brien rsm

For centuries the Ngöbe people have lived by the rivers in the remote hills of western Panama, but now the government of Panama sees profit in those rivers, and they have given concessions to subsidiaries of the American company AES to build a series of large hydroelectric dams. The dams would flood the Ngöbe's traditional territory, destroy their homes and fields, and break apart communities and families. To clear the way for the dams, the AES subsidiary and the Panamanian government are pressuring the Ngobe to sign away their rights on documents they can't read, and are using unscrupulous techniques to drive them out.

A campaign, which the Sisters of Mercy urged us to join, has been successful in obtaining some concessions for the Ngobe people and in establishing dialogue regarding the construction of hydroelectric dams and mining in indigenous territories.

Messages to: Betty Lacey

Feb 22, 1844: Margaret O'Brien, Sr M Agatha, second woman received in Americas

Feb 22, 1911: Re-opening of St Mary's Hospital, San Francisco after 1906 earthquake
 

A Box of 10 cards and envelopes featuring artwork by Genemarie Beegan rsm.

Messages to info@impressprinting.org

Villa Maria College is a state integrated Catholic secondary school for girls in Christchurch, whose mission is to empower each young woman to determine her potential, live Gospel values, confidently embrace life-long learning and as a Mercy woman be inspired to make a difference.

Here are a series of little-known tricks and tips for working with your iPad. From how to take a screen shot, to quick access to volume and brightness controls, and even splitting the keyboard - these tips will help you get even more out of your iPad. Work your way through the visual gallery of tips courtesy of ZDNet.