160th Foundation of Sisters of Mercy in Australia
Early on the 17th January, 2006, just as the city of Perth was “waking up” to the sounds of traffic 20 Sisters of Mercy gathered to remember the Foundation of the first Convent in Australia . The “Convent of the Holy Cross” became a landmark in the City, as well as the beginning of ministries that have touched the length and breadth of the State and many off shore missions. It was from here that the Sisters of Mercy spread to the East Coast.
The present community at Victoria Square then treated the small group to an enjoyable breakfast. During the laughter and story telling the theme of “gratitude” to the founding sisters kept surfacing as well as the acknowledgement of the many women who have offered their lives “in Mercy” in this vast land. We were sure that if Ursula was here today she probably say “Who would have thought………..”
Messages to Joan Smith rsm Local Communications Facilitator