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Celebration of the Eucharist for Mercy Day 2024
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We gathered in person and online in the chapel at MIC Baggot Street for our Eucharist for Mercy Day on 24 September 2024.
More than 60 Sisters and Associates joined in person and thousands more online for our Mass which had the theme 'May we be a light for all around us'.
Mercy In Action
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MELF Cambodia
MELF Cohort 4 Attends First Overseas Immersion in Cambodia
MELF Cambodia
MELF Cohort 4 Attends First Overseas Immersion in Cambodia
The first overseas immersion of Cohort 4 of the MGA Emerging Leaders Fellows took place from September 16 – 25 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Over the course of the ten days, the fellows enjoyed a rich tapestry of experiences and spent quality time getting to know each another. From the joy of being welcomed into Pchum Ben — a deeply spiritual festival where Cambodians honour their ancestors through prayers and offerings to monks — to the heartbreak of hearing local speakers talk about Cambodia’s journey to reconciliation after years of civil war and genocide, the immersion was nothing short of profound.
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Mercy Global Action
Update on Mercy Water Justice Coalition
Mercy Global Action
Update on Mercy Water Justice Coalition
The inaugural task force of the Mercy Water Justice Coalition is in full swing! Comprising 18 members from across the Mercy World, the task force has been convening every three weeks since May to develop a position statement on water justice (which will soon be available), discuss and contrast the water justice issues in their regions, and begin formulating their own Water Action Agendas for implementation in their local communities.
Mercy Matters
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Fact
On This Day
September 24
1954
Foundation Day in the Philippines.
September 27
1873
Mercy Hospital was established in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Mercy
From Baggot Street to Birmingham
Sr Margaret Daly RSM shares a blog from her visit to Handsworth in Birmingham earlier this month to bring artefacts to Baggot Street to be included in our exhibition 'Catherine McAuley and the Mission of Mercy'.
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CEO Recruitment
Seeking candidates for the position of CEO of Mercy International Association
At the request of the Board of Directors, Sister Patricia O'Donovan, current CEO of Mercy International Association, is assuming leadership for Opening Doors - a worldwide project to imagine a new future for Mercy.
The Association is now seeking candidates for the position of CEO. MIA operates from offices located at Mercy International Centre in Dublin. The successful candidate will be offered a renewable term of three years.
To receive a copy of the role description or to seek more information, please contact Sister Sheila Carney, Board chair - sheilacarneyrsm@gmail.com.
Applications will be accepted until Thursday 31 October 2024. Time and date of interviews to be confirmed.
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Heritage
Showcasing Catherine McAuley's Mission of Mercy on Culture Night
More than 120 people enjoyed finding out about the life and heritage of Catherine McAuley on Culture Night in Dublin on Friday 20 September.
Pictured here are students and teachers from Mercy College in Coolock who dropped in to MIC on Baggot Street for a house tour, an organ recital and our exhibition entitled Catherine McAuley and the Mission of Mercy.
Watch a short excerpt from the organ recital here.
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Education
New Leadership Team for New Zealand
At the recent Congregational Chapter of Ngā Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa Sisters of Mercy New Zealand, held in Auckland from 18-24 August, the new Leadership Team was elected.
Denise Fox is the Congregation Leader. Team members are Paula Anamani, Kathy Lynch, Margaret Martin and Natalie Murphy.
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Opening Doors
Update on Opening Doors
Opening Doors is part of our response to the challenges facing Mercy today. It symbolizes openness, welcome, hospitality, networking, and the sharing of Catherine's legacy of Mercy.
While our website is full of resources, we are focusing on new formation resources that will be available from next month on our newly refreshed Opening Doors landing page (see link).
Further Resources
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Worth Reading
Mercy Moment
We have introduced a new Mercy Moment each day on our Instagram and Facebook pages. The reflection is offered in image format and is a quote about mercy. They are well worth taking a moment to pause and read - a little #mercymoment each morning.
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Worth Playing
Never Alone - read by students from Mount Lilydale
We were delighted to welcome students and teachers from Mount Lilydale College in Australia to MIC earlier this month. While they were here they recorded this version of a poem called Never Alone by Brother Richard Hendrick OFM Cap.
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Worth Reading
When There Are Few Words
When There Are Few Words is the title of a new book by Sr Deirdre Mc Kenna RSM. Most of us live out our lives at home in our local communities.
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Worth Watching
Message for Mercy Day 2024
We invite you to watch our Message for Mercy Day 2024 from Sr Patricia O'Donovan RSM, CEO of MIA.
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Worth Watching
Five new videos on Catherine McAuley
We invite you to watch these five new videos produced for the Mercy Associates in Great Britain, covering aspects of Catherine McAuley’s life and Mercy spirituality.
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Worth Watching
Walking into the Chaos of Others
We invite you to register for the world premiere of a powerful new documentary, being screened on 28 September, about the founding of the Sisters of Mercy and their enduring impact on Carlow University’s transformational mission.
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Mercy eNews
The newsletter of Mercy International Association is published monthly and distributed to subscribers via email. If you have any queries about the newsletter, please contact mercyenews@mercyinternational.ie
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