Mercy Network on Aging 13th Annual Conference

13th National Sisters of Mercy Conference on Aging October 8 – 10, 2009 Philadelphia, PA

Our Mercy Future: Celebrating Unbroken Threads

MNOA Statement of Purpose

Our purpose is threefold:

1. To foster networking among Sisters of Mercy and lay professionals who work in the field of aging within Mercy sponsorship.
2. To plan a national conference every 2-3 years addressing current topics in the field of aging as it relates to Mercy sponsorship, charism, values, and Catholic identity.
3. To continually learn from each other to pioneer innovative approaches to meet the ongoing needs of the aging population.

Conference Objectives:

• To understand and celebrate the richness of aging experiences as they pertain to spirituality, best practice models, and practical approaches.
• To learn innovative approaches to meet the individual needs of older adults.
• To affirm and energize the caregiver.
  
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Program at a Glance

Thursday, October 8, 2009

3:00 –5:00PM Registration
5:30 Opening Prayer
5:45 Welcome
6:00 Keynote Address Mary Waskowiak, RSM, MA Celebrating Unbroken Threads
7:00 Reception Buffet Hosted by Sisters of Mercy, Mid-Atlantic Community

Friday, October 9, 2009

7:30 – 8:45AM Registration & Breakfast Buffet
8:45 Prayer
9:00 – 10:30 General Session Patricia Talone, RSM, Ph.D. Spirituality Informing Healthcare Choices
10:30 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 12:15 Concurrent Sessions 1 – 3
12:15PM Luncheon Buffet
2:00 – 3:15 General
3:15 – 3:45 Break
3:45 – 5:00 Concurrent Sessions 4 – 6
6:30 Dinner & Entertainment

Saturday, October 10, 2009

7:45AM Breakfast Buffet
8:30 Prayer
8:45 – 10:00 Concurrent Sessions 7 – 9
10:00 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 12:00 General Session
12:00 - Closing Remarks Katie Hayes
Closing Ritual

12:30 - Special Option:Trolley Works 1 1/2 hr tour
Philadelphia Sightseeing

5:00 PM - Liturgy

Enquiries: Antoinette Manley rsm