Six generations of Mercy education
When Evelyn Lillian Clare Jackson walked through the doors of St Aloysius College (SAC) on May 1, 2007, she not only began her school life, but continued a family tradition of Mercy education. This link began in 1889, nine years after the first Sisters of Mercy arrived in Adelaide from Beunos Aires, and has continued through six generations.
NSW Mercy convent celebrating 100 years
Saturday August 8, 2009 will mark the centenary of the opening of Singleton Mercy Convent in the NSW Hunter Valley. Sister Monica Sinclair RSM, Co-ordinator of the Sacred Spaces Project in Singleton, reflects on a photo taken at the opening of the convent in 1909 that reveals much about the event and the era.
Mid-year edition of LISTEN available
The mid-year edition of LISTEN, the journal of the Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia, is out now. This edition focuses on mission and ministry from various perspectives, including the ministries of several Sisters of Mercy. Contributors include: Stephen Bevans SVD, Anne Drover RSM, Berneice Loch RSM, Helen Monkivitch RSM, Peter Nicholson, Robyn Reynolds OLSH, Caroline Ryan RSM, Stephanie Thomas and Patricia Wood RSM.
Institute submission to human rights consultation
The Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia has made a submission to the National Human Rights Consultation. In her letter accompanying the submission, Institute President, Sister Nerida Tinkler said: “the content of our submission largely reflects the ministerial involvement of many Sisters of Mercy among people who are most at risk of injustice because, to date, Australia lacks comprehensive human rights legislation".
Mercy Justice Conference
(6-8 November) "Embrace the Other and Welcome Difference."
For all who are interested in looking at justice through a mercy lens… including young adults, those in mercy sponsored ministries, people working in community services, to lead those passionate about social justice to further understanding and a merciful response through action.
The online newsletter of the Sisters of Mercy of Australia, PNG and Pakistan.
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