Technology plays a big role in all our lives. From our computers to our mobile phones, we are living in a very connected age. It can be a liberating state given its ability to deepen our knowledge and help us connect with loved ones across the world. At times it does have a … [Read more...]

At the Paris Climate Talks two and a half years ago, Pope Francis warned the planet “carbon dioxide emissions and atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases remain very high. This is disturbing and a cause for real concern.”   This year the pope kept up a quiet … [Read more...]

The writing talents of Dennis Horton has collaborated with the visual stylings of sr Cheryl Connelly rsm to produce a new mercy resource. … [Read more...]

  “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever” - Psalm 23:8 For Year 13 school leavers, reaching the halfway mark in the school year can be a very surreal time knowing that the page is almost about … [Read more...]

O’Shea Shield a success in more ways than one. Despite damp weather, spirits were far from dampened at St Catherine’s College over the weekend of May 12th/13th. The 72nd O’Shea Shield competition was hosted by St Catherine’s, for the first time. The mammoth task of welcoming … [Read more...]

“But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never failing stream!” History may be full of inspiring stories celebrating positive steps towards a more egalitarian world that unifies people regardless of their gender, ethnicity or socioeconomic status, but … [Read more...]

  Availability and sensitivity to the needs of others are features of Catherine’s legacy - Angela Bolster rsm The cost to feed one patient at Mercy Hospice is around $30 per day. Mother Rosie and daughter Hannah Piper joined in on a unique way to fundraise for the … [Read more...]

  You can download the Mercy Events calendar 2018 here in PDF and here in Word. Feel free to add your own events and celebrations to the calendar and share with others. … [Read more...]

Catherine discovered mercy at work in her life, experiencing within her concrete situation her own need - Sr Joanna Regan rsm As the temperature adopts a cooler personality over the coming weeks, it might be tempting to shift gear into hibernation mode, but we have some top tips … [Read more...]

By Kay Ryan On 27th March Atawhai Mercy Assisi Home and Hospital, situated in Hamilton, was offically handed over to it’s new owners Tamahere Eventide Residential Care.             Since 1971 Assisi has been a … [Read more...]

Our mutual respect and charity is to be 'cordial' - now 'cordial' signifies something that revives, invigorates, and warms - Catherine McAuley   Embarking on the final year at high school is enough to inspire a lot of emotion as we take the time to reflect on all of the … [Read more...]

Hurrah for foundations! Makes the old young and the young merry - Catherine McAuley A centennial celebration is always highly anticipated and greatly cherished. When 100 years is being celebrated in the education sector it’s even more special because it recognises the … [Read more...]

  Joan Roberts has been with the Sisters of Mercy for 15 years. The Sisters of Mercy McAuley Trust office in New Street celebrated with Joan. In her speech Joan spoke of coming to work every day not because "I need to, but because I want to. It's part of being in this … [Read more...]

A booklet of more than 60 prayers on a wide range of Mercy-related topics has been published by Tiaki Manatū, the Trust that oversees the ministries of the Sisters of Mercy in New Zealand. Most of the prayers began life as part of a reflection prepared each month by mission … [Read more...]

Catherine "took to heart the people and places where she served" - Sr Carmel Bourke rsm The Directors of Carmel College Auckland Ltd make-up what is  known as the Proprietor Board. The Proprietor Board holds responsibility for the policy and planning of the school's … [Read more...]

Below is the first page of Nga Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa Tiaki Manatū Sisters of Mercy Ministries New Zealand Trust position on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide. You can download the complete 11 page statement here. Nga Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa Tiaki Manatū Sisters of Mercy … [Read more...]