All News

June 22, 2003

Edmund Hillary and a tradition of Mercy

Where were you fifty years ago when you heard the news that Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay had "conquered" Mt Everest? For all but the last 5-10 youngest sisters of each Mercy Congregation

May 31, 2003

Sister Kathrine Bellamy Honored

On May 29, 2002 Sister Kathrine Bellamy of St. John's, Newfoundland was inducted into the Hall of Honour, Music Category, of the Kiwanis Festival Association of St. John's.

March 28, 2003

Final Commitment to the Congregation

Congratulations to Magdalen Musau,Patricia Kyambu, Agnes Kariuki and Stella Mutiso, from the Kenyan Province,on your final commitment to the Congregation.

March 02, 2003

On the Edge: A Homily for Concentrated Life Day

About three weeks ago I acted on a suggestion given to me by John Taylor some time ago. During a tea break in a class one evening John told me about a beautiful walk he and his family sometimes do...

December 20, 2002

Art and Religion

Throughout her career as a teacher and artist of acclaim, Derry nun, Sr. Aloysius McVeigh rsm has been a reluctantly high profile figure on Ireland's Art scene. Currently however, she is one of Europe's leading...

December 16, 2002

Mercy Network on Ageing

The conference theme will be Mercy: Enlivening the Spirit and Reshaping the Dream. The Sisters of Mercy of Albany, New York have graciously offered to host this anniversary conference.

December 15, 2002

Homily for Paula Anamani's Final Profession

What a feast of Readings! What a banquet! What a wonderful occasion we are celebrating today!

December 14, 2002

Spirituality / Formation Centre - Coolock

As we all know, Coolock convent has a very special place in the history of Mercy. One could say that it was the cradle of the Congregation, the formation place of Catherine McAuley in her critical adult years.

December 12, 2002

Failte! Ireland - Auckland - Ireland

Foundation Day, December 12 2002, was a special occasion for the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy, Ireland, when they celebrated the Transfer Profession Ceremony of 25 Sisters of Mercy

November 30, 2002