The Catherine McAuley Well-Woman’s HPV Project, completed in September 2021 in Wewak in Papua New Guinea, will have lifesaving outcomes, according to medical experts on the ground. The first of its kind Mercy Works project, led by Sr Rachael Waisman RSM and midwife Rhonda Hikin, was implemented by the Sisters of Mercy over
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Uncovering Animals in the Archives – A Snapshot into the Institute Collection
Since the formation of the Institute 10 years ago the Institute archivists have worked tirelessly to bring together all collections from the former congregations to be housed under one roof, where the team can manage the collections in a cohesive way as well as carry out preservation and appraisal activities. Whilst executing these tasks, archivists
Read More‘Bright Futures’ at Damascus College
The recent Damascus College Bright Futures Breakfast was a great success. Held on Tuesday 23 November, guests began arriving the Damascus Events Centre at 6.15am for this annual fundraising event and were treated to the amazing view that encompasses the campus all the way to Wendouree as the sun came up. A
Read More‘The World Next Door’ Art Exhibition at the Mercy Hub
Click on the arrow above to view a selection of Naser’s artwork featured as part of the exhibition (Click on the magnifying glass in the middle of the image to make it full size). Alternatively you may like to view this gallery as a PDF – Click here ‘The World Next Door’ art exhibition,
Read MoreSeville On Track To Achieving Laudato Si’ Goals for 2021
Earlier this year, the Seville Mercy Conference Centre in Cairns hosted the launch of the Institute’s commitment to the Laudato Si’ Platform. As part of their commitment to Laudato Si’, Seville is working towards achieving 72 goals in 2021 ranging from composting to solar. Rod Cole-Clarke, Manager of Seville, is very proud to
Read MoreMercy Ministry Companions Commences
Today, December 3 2021, is an historic day for the Catholic Church in Australia as it marks the commencement of Mercy Ministry Companions, a new ecclesial entity that incorporates ministries in education, health and aged care, and community services. Mercy Ministry Companions, a ministerial public juridic person of pontifical right,
Read MoreMercy Connect Dances Online
The Annual Mercy Connect Dinner Dance was held this month. The Dinner Dance was virtual, with ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns occurring and as such, taking an innovative approach, the Virtual Dinner Dance was designed so that participants could celebrate together, within their own homes and catch up with friends and staff, without the
Read MoreCelebrations in Rockhampton to honour centenary of Genazzano – Home on The Range
For 100 years, Genazzano has been home to thousands of girls who, as boarders, have enriched life at The Range College and Emmaus College and today, they continue to make a significant contribution to life at The Cathedral College, founded in 1991 after the closure of the Range College at the end of 1990.
Read MoreSafe@Home
In 2020, McAuley made the decision to escalate the conversation about and focus on the correlation between, homelessness and family violence. Working with stakeholders from across the sector, we began to lead a project to examine what more can be done to further an approach called ‘Safe at Home.’ ‘Safe at Home’
Read MoreCaring for our planet is a universal obligation – Mary Trainor RSM
One of the most important matters appearing in the media these days would have to be Climate Change, and calling on each and every one of us to check the facts, take a good look at our personal conduct, and the repercussions this may have on the broader spectrum. Caring for our planet
Read MoreAnnouncing the Mercy Integral Ecology Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program
The Institute, in collaboration with Catholic Religious Australia and Catholic Earthcare, is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for emerging leaders in Integral Ecology. It is part of response to the Laudato Si’ Action Platform in hearing the cry of Earth and the cry of those rendered poor, This fully-funded, 12 month (part-time)
Read MoreInstitute Launches Integral Ecology Policy
On Friday October 15, Institute Leader, Eveline Crotty RSM launched the Integral Ecology Policy, along with the Institute making a commitment to the Laudato Si’ Action Platform – a seven year program of seven goals being taken up by Catholic organisations around the world. The policy is part of the Institute’s commitment to respond
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