Challenging & Healing Racism: Two Black Sisters of Mercy Share Their Stories
By Catherine Walsh — Sharing the stories of Sisters Cora Marie and Benvinda during Black Catholic History Month is a fitting tribute to the women.
Author: Roz Parr
Catherine and Abebech: Women Who Served our Broken World
By Adelaida Eduvala — Catherine’s story reminds me of another woman who used her God-given gifts to serve the least among us and whose life inspires me as a teacher of children.
Remembrance of the Death of Catherine McAuley
By Sister Sheila Carney — Catherine’s words reveal to us that, on this last day of her life on earth, the focus of her heart remained unchanged — resting in her unwavering trust in a Provident God and embracing with love and compassion her family, her sisters and her associates.
Listening for the Spirit Within
By Sister Michelle Marie Salois — I learned to listen to my desires and emotions and especially to the subtle, felt sense within my body (the temple of the Holy Spirit) that I eventually recognized as a reliable signal of the right direction.
Mercy Volunteer Answers the Call to Become a Sister
By Liz Dossa — It is not so much what the sisters do, as in the way in which they do it–encountering people, building relationships and finding innovative, agile ways to meet the urgent unmet needs of our times
Donor Profile: Ramona Harris, Mercy Associate
Associate Ramona Harris bubbles with enthusiasm when she talks about Mercy Sisters.
Donor Profile: Ann Schultz — Mercy Has a Place in Her Heart
Ann believes Mercy is central to her spirituality.
Donor Profile: Sherron Sandrini, Mercy Associate
Justice Legislative Actions
Here’s an overview of the legislation the Mercy Justice Team is currently watching and encouraging action on, particularly around the Critical Concerns.
A Sacred Song, Remembered
By Sister Suzanne Toolan and Liz Dossa — Jesus said, “I am the Bread of Life,” and we are called to come and eat and to share. Our lives are at the service of the Gospel. God has given us this gift of grace.
San Diego ‘Friends in Mercy’ Celebrate Mercy Every Day
By Sister Mary Waskowiak — Friends of Mercy are alive and well, and the Casa de Misericordia continues into its second year.
Sisters who served Passamaquoddy and Penobscot Nations celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
By Catherine Walsh — Holding an Indigenous Peoples’ Day party felt like a natural thing to do, says Sister Maureen Wallace, who was a teacher and principal with the Passamaquoddy for 31 years.