September 24, 2018
Mercy Day
The challenges facing humanity in the twenty-first century are urgent and immediate. They impel the global community to advance an equitable and sustainable model of development.
Twenty years after the Earth Summit of 1992, the world, once again, will come together to take stock of where we have been and to forge agreements on what more needs to be done in order to sustain all life on Earth at the Rio + 20 Conference in June 2012.
The abominable practice of human trafficking on a global basis, estimated to generate revenue of over $32 billion annually, is indicative that slavery, as an institution, is still thriving.
Leaders of Mercy Congregations gathered in Dublin for the AGM of the Members and Board of Mercy International Association, took the opportunity to meet with Mary Sullivan rsm to express appreciation for her research and publishing of The Path of Mercy.
2012 marks the 20th anniversary of the foundation of Mercy International Association (1992 -2012).
Exhibit at the Tillman Chapel for the United Nations
The initiative focuses on the London tourism industry and key sponsors of the Olympic Games that may be at a higher risk for on-premise child and labor trafficking and that have the potential to help raise public awareness of these crimes.
On Earth Day 22 April, the Sisters of Mercy in New Zealand Launched their RIO + 20 flag at an Earth day Ritual at Papatuanuku Ki Taurangi Earth Promise Centre
The Mercy Spirituality Series was originally developed as an online resource for Mercy groups to use in faith-sharing or group reflection.
The extractive industries, or the mining of oil, gas and minerals leave heavy environmental and social footprints, often causing irreversible damage to land, water and community infrastructure.