September 24, 2018
Mercy Day
Mercy House in Pretoria, South Africa started as a home for women suffering domestic violence and now also provides a safe haven for victims of human trafficking. To date they have provided care for 200 trafficking victims.
'Thinking globally isn’t just a catchphrase at Mercy High School. It’s a way of life.
The angel heralded a sign of hope to the world: ‘In a manger you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes’. In wonder and gratitude we pray:
We want to take this opportunity to thank each person who has supported the ‘Good Cup of Tea’ event. It has been wonderfully successful, not just from a financial point of view but very importantly as a Mercy event that created an opportunity for sharing
Mercy International Association hosted 85 people for a celebration of the 180th anniversary of the foundation of the Sisters of Mercy. The Eucharistic liturgy was held at the former Presentation Convent Chapel at George’s Hill.
Biological diversity or “biodiversity” means the variety of all life forms on Earth. We as human beings are an integral part of biodiversity and we can influence it in a positive or negative way.
Today we celebrate the 180th anniversary of the founding of the congregation.
On December 12, 1831, Catherine McAuley, Mary Ann Doyle, and Elizabeth Harley professed vows as the first Religious Sisters of Mercy.