Prayers with the intercession of Venerable Catherine McAuley are asked for all whose names are in our hearts and on our prayer list.

Anne Hannon rsm - Vice postulator Europe and Africa
Sheila Carney rsm - Vice postulator Americas
Caroline Ryan rsm - Vice postulator Australia & PNG, Aotearoa New Zealand, Philippines

As floods across central Europe continue to devastate parts of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic, MIA joins in prayer for the safety and support of all who are affected.

Messages to: Mary Reynolds rsm - Executive Director

Recently the Sisters of Mercy in New Zealand, through Mercy Global Action, were invited by the Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit of the Salvation Army, to write a letter of endorsement for the: Submission to the Primary production Committee on the Fisheries (Foreign Charter Vessels and Other Matters) submitted by the Salvation Army...

The Leadership Team has endorsed a Submission to the World Bank Environment and Social Safeguard Policies. This has been prepared by the coalition of NGO’s in Aotearoa who were key in examining and writing policies and submissions for the United Nations summit RIO+20. The Sisters of Mercy (MGA) were invited into this network during our preparation for RIO+20 in 2012...

Details of these actions can be read here (PDF)

Messages to: Katrina Fabish rsm - Congregation Leadership Team

Students at Mercy Academy, Louisville, Kentucky, members of 'Mercy Beyond Borders' which partners with displaced women and girls in ways that alleviate their extreme poverty, have earned a $5,000 grant on behalf of the development agency Heifer International through a national contest called the Lead2Feed Student Leadership Program, one of a series of grants earned by students around the country to benefit charities that combat hunger.

Listen to the students talk about what they learned through participating in this service learning project.

Source: The Courier Journal

Messages to: Mercy Beyond Borders Students c/- Pat Kenny rsm - Institute Communications

Goretti Rule rsm writes: 'A three day workshop - - no “An Experience” - was offered to the priests and religious of the Southern African region by the LCCLSA. (Leadership Conference of Consecrated Life of Southern Africa) The facilitator was Rev Fr Hugh Lagan S.M.A. Psy D, a clinical psychologist...The agenda was to explore the strengths and challenges of working in leadership teams and to explore effective strategies for managing difficult persons. '

In the article linked to this item Sr Goretti shares from the wisdom of the three day experience.

Messages to: Goretti Rule rsm

The National Associate Commission, together with the Leadership Teams of the Union and Institute gathered at Bermondsey Convent on 8 June 2013 for the launch of the newly designed Mercy Associate Website: www.mercyassociates.org.uk

Mass was celebrated in the beautiful chapel by our Chaplain Fr Alan McLean and was followed by a most enjoyable lunch provided by courtesy of the community at Bermondsey.  The website was then launched.

Messages to: May - Associate Secretary

Editor: The Mercy Associate Website is this week's featured website.

Thirteen women from across the country experienced Mercy firsthand as they came together in Chicago May 18 through 25 to participate in a week-long service experience with the Sisters of Mercy. The sisters host this annual event, known as Mercy Challenge, for women who are searching for spiritual direction in their lives and who want to learn about the Sisters of Mercy.

Messages to: Pat Kenny rsm - Institute Communications Office

Mercy Network On Aging (MNOA) invites attendees to the 15th National Conference on Aging.

Date: 26 - 28 September, 2013
Venue: Radisson Hotel Downtown, Manchester, New Hampshire
Conference Cost: $325 ( by August 1st), $375 (after August 1st). Accommodation additional.

Keynote Speaker: Mary Pat Garvin, RSM, Ph.D. Celebrate Age, Celebrate Life!
General Session: Connie Goldman, M.A. Ageless Spirit
General Session: Kateri Battaglia, MSC Learning to Change Our Minds About People Whose Minds Have Changed
General Session: Avis Clendenen Ph.D 'They shall bear fruit in old age: they are always green and full of sap' (Ps. 92:14): Finding Our Way on the Yellow Brick Road...Even Now

Download the Brochure and Registration form (PDF)

Messages to: Marietta Walsh rsm

Compass is the Australian review of topical theology published quarterly by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart.

PDFs of its articles go online three months after the print edition is mailed to subscribers. The Autumn 2013 ( Vol 47 No 1) issue, now online, includes an article by Marie Farrell rsm (ISMAPNG): 'Mary, Our Mentor in Prayer'.

Messages to: Marie Farrell rsm

1886: Foundation to Ballyporeen from Cahir, Co Tipperary

'Understanding Differently' considers the four main religions – Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism – that, along with Christianity, represent ancient and vibrant visions of God at work in the world and in peoples. Showing the particular radiance, rationality and spirituality of each tradition and Christianity’s relationship and dialogue with them, Jo O’Donovan rsm explores what it means to be Christian in a multi-religious world.

An article by Jo'O'Donovan rsm on her encounter with interfaith dialogue can be found here on The Congregation's website

Purchase online from Veritas

The Mercy Association is inspired by the Vision of Catherine McAuley. It is an opportunity for lay people to deepen their own prayer life and spirituality...The Mercy Association encourages its Associates to meet regularly; to join together in prayer and share their Mercy vocation with each other.

'Most smartphones have nothing to offer for video stabilisation. But your videos can be fixed - even if you've already made them...'

Source: The Age