What do the Sisters of Mercy do?

The Sisters of Mercy engage in a wide range of apostolic works, including education, the care of the sick in their homes and in hospitals, the care of the aged and of orphans, and other forms of social service.

Did Sisters of Mercy go to the Caribbean?

The Americas. Initial conversation included all autonomous member congregations, the Sisters of Mercy of the Union, and the Canadian-based Sisters of Mercy of Newfoundland, whose joint members served in North America, the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Guam, and the Philippines.

Where are the Sisters of Mercy located today?

Today, the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas are located in North, Central and South America; the Caribbean; Guam and the Philippines, with more than 4,000 sisters responding faithfully to the needs of the economically poor in these countries.

Who are Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy?

Catherine McAuley was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1778. Dedicating her life to caring for the poor, particularly women, Catherine opened the House of Mercy in 1827: a facility built to house and educate poor women. In 1831 Catherine made her Profession of Vows and created the Order of the Sisters of Mercy.

What are the 5 Mercy values?

Our values of compassion, hospitality, respect, innovation, stewardship and teamwork guide us in all that we do.

Is Sisters of quiet mercy real?

The Religious Sisters of Mercy are members of a religious institute of Catholic women founded in 1831 in Dublin, Ireland, by Catherine McAuley. As of 2019, the institute has about 6200 sisters worldwide, organized into a number of independent congregations.

Can Catholic sisters get married?

Celibacy for religious and monastics (monks and sisters/nuns) and for bishops is upheld by the Catholic Church and the traditions of both Eastern Orthodoxy and Oriental Orthodoxy. Bishops must be unmarried men or widowers; a married man cannot become a bishop.

Do you have to be Virgin to be a nun?

In a statement, the group said: “The entire tradition of the Church has firmly upheld that a woman must have received the gift of virginity – both physical and spiritual – in order to receive the consecration of virgins.”

How much money did Catherine McAuley inherit?

After Mrs. Callaghan died in 1819 and her husband died three years later in 1822, McAuley inherited the Callaghan estate which was valued at almost $150,000. Her inheritance gave her the opportunity to extend her involvement in charitable work.

Why did Catherine McAuley help the poor?

Catherine devoted her life and resources to bring an end to the chronic poverty that she saw around her, and to alleviate the suffering of those who had no access to education and who suffered ill health and homelessness. In 1827 Catherine McAuley opened a house to help the poor in Baggot Street, Dublin, Ireland.

What is the value of mercy?

So, to me, mercy is a “love that responds to human need in an unexpected or unmerited way.” At its core, mercy is forgiveness. The Bible speaks of God’s love for sinners – that is, for all of us. But the Bible also relates mercy to other qualities beyond love and forgiveness.

What are the 7 Mercy values?

These values guide what Mercy co-workers do and what direction we take….Through our influence, we seek to relieve misery and address its causes and support persons who struggle for full dignity.

• Dignity.
• Excellence.
• Justice.
• Service.
• Stewardship.