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Mercy Moments: we are all in this together
The human roots of the ecological crisis Read issue 101: We are all in this together In Laudato Si'
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A place of shelter, shade and protection Read issue 100: In the garden Gardens are good for the soul an
Read MoreMercy Moments issue 99 is now available
Abuse of creation is a sin Read issue 99: It's a sin We are challenged to review our definition of
Read MoreNew Mercy Partners ministry
Mercy Partners is pleased to announce the formation of our new Catholic health ministry, Mater. From 1 July 2020, o
Read MoreMercy Moments issue 98 is now available
Living in community Read issue 98: Community of life We reflect on the transformation that occurs when
Read MoreMercy Moments issue 97 is now available
Rediscovering a theological vision of the natural world Read issue 97: Leading us back to the Creator E
Read MorePentecost Sunday 2020
Pentecost Sunday, 31 May 2020 In a world that needs light, warmth, connection and creativity more than ever ... Let us rejoic
Read MoreMercy Moments issue 96 is now available
Big change in extremes Read issue 96: Big change in extremes We are all in this together! Let's sup
Read MoreRemembering Australia's Stolen Generations
National Sorry Day: we're in this together! Tuesday 26 May marks the twenty-third year since 1997's Bringing the
Read MoreFeast of St Rita of Cascia
Prayer for St Rita On May 22, we commemorate the death in 1457 of Rita of Cascia, Patroness of Impossible Causes, who was can
Read MoreMercy Moments issue 95 is now available
The poor and the earth are crying out! Read more in issue 95: The poor and the earth are crying out! As
Read MoreFeast of Elizabeth Hayes
Prayer for Elizabeth Hayes On May 6 we commemorate the death in 1894 of Elizabeth Hayes, Franciscan woman and founder&nb
Read MoreMercy Moments issue 94 is now available
The way forward is back Read more in issue 94: The way forward is back In our quest for ecological sust
Read MoreANZAC Day
ANZAC Day, 25 April 2020 On this solemn day, we remember the fallen. Image © Pixabay
Read MoreNano Nagle, The Lady of the Lantern
The Venerable Nano Nagle, 1718–1784 As we remember the death of Presentation Sisters foundress Nano Nagle on 26 April 1
Read MoreInternational Mother Earth Day
Living in harmony with all creation on the fiftieth anniversary of Earth Day Earth Day is celebrated each year on 22 April. T
Read MoreEaster reflection
The empty tomb Emptiness is touching us all. Globally we have seen images of empty streets, shelves, restaurants, clubs a
Read MoreSt Joseph's Day Prayer
St Joseph's Prayer – 19 March Who are we responsible for? Ourselves, our family, our community, our health?
Read MoreSt Patrick's Day prayer
St Patrick's Prayer, 17 March I arise today through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Throu
Read MoreUpdate: Mercy Partners events
Update on Mercy Partners events going forward Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, Mercy Partners Council has put
Read MoreHarmony Week 2020
Prayer for Harmony Week Harmony Week 2020 commences Sunday 15 March, culminating in Harmony Day on Saturday 21
Read MoreMercy Partners Mission Leaders’ Gathering
On Care for Our Common Home: linking Catholic values with sustainable action Mercy Partners 2020 Mission Leaders’
Read MoreLenten Moments: supporting the call to ecological conversion
This Lent, we focus on Laudato Si’ and take to heart Pope Francis' exhortation to care for our common home.
Read MoreMercy Partners Place
Opening and blessing of Mercy Partners Place On Thursday 13 February, we joyfully celebrated the opening and blessing of Merc
Read MoreBoards Chairs’ Forum
Mercy Partners 2020 Board Chairs' Forum Mercy Partners Council, Executives and Ministry Board Chairs met on Thursday 13 F
Read MoreAdvent 2019
Advent: the sacredness of birth and life During Advent we celebrate the gift of life and recognise the sacred i
Read MorePresentation Day
A Presentation Day blessing Happy Presentation Day to the Presentation Sisters with whom we work and the staff, students an
Read MoreMercy Partners Foundation Day
Mercy Partners Foundation Day, 14 November Celebrating the People We Are On 14 November 2008, Mercy Partners was decla
Read MoreWe remember Catherine McAuley
The Spirit of Catherine We remember Catherine McAuley on the anniversary of the death in 1841. Having experienced the love
Read MoreAll Souls' Day
All Souls' Day – 2 November, 2019 Today our heart’s rhythm has a bittersweet beat as memories of loss a
Read MoreAll Saints' Day
All Saints' Day – 1 November, 2019 We are all called to become saints! God of light, As we journey
Read MoreMercy Day 2019
Mercy Day, 25 September 2019 – honouring the Venerable Catherine McAuley We pray with thanks God of
Read MoreCelebrating the Season of Creation
Putting Laudato Si’ into practice Download the Mercy International Season of Creation Calendar, an inspirational reso
Read MoreFeast of St Clare of Assisi
Feast of St Clare of Assisi – 11 August On this special day let us remember particularly the stories of our foremot
Read MoreFeast Day of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop
August 8 is the Feast Day of Australia's first saint, Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Courtesy Wikipedia Commons Sai
Read MoreYEAR OF MERCY CLOSING RITUAL
A Ritual for the Closing of the Year of Mercy The Year of Mercy will come to an official end on Sunday November 20 (the Feast
Read MoreCOUNCIL MEETS WITH MINISTRY REPRESENTATIVES
Council Meets with Board representatives from St Rita's College, Clayfield St Rita’s College, Clayfield Board Chair
Read MoreA PRAYER FOR THE OLYMPICS
A Prayer for the Olympics Gracious and Loving God We celebrate and give thanks for this global sporting occasion when at
Read MorePENTECOST SUNDAY
Pentecost Sunday is often called the birthday of the Church. For the ancient Israelites, Pentecost (meaning ‘fiftieth&r
Read MoreNATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION WEEK 2015
Download the Truth, Justice, Healing Council Press Release on National Child Protection Week 2015
Read More101ST WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES
Sunday August 30, 2015 was the celebration of the 101st World Day of Migrants and Refugees with the theme Church without frontie
Read MoreMERCY GLOBAL ACTION GATHERINGS
Invitation … Sisters of Mercy Brisbane, North Sydney and Parramatta, and Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and P
Read MorePRAISED BE!
Praised Be! An event sponsored by Earth Link … Saturday, August 15, 9.30am-12.30pm at St Vincent’s Centre, 125 Q
Read MoreCHURCH GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP
FROM BROKEN BAY INSTITUTE … Broken Bay Institute Lifelong Learning Presents Church Governance & Leadership Earl
Read MoreYEAR OF MERCY
Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy Pope Francis has proclaimed an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy starting on th
Read MorePresentation Day, 2015
Presentation Day Marlette Black pbvm says, “Nano Nagle, the foundress of the Presentation Sisters, had two major d
Read MoreLeadership Formation Retreat
Catholic Identity The Leadership Formation Program on Catholic Identity was held at Robertson Garden” Brisbane from Oct
Read MoreMERCY DAY CELEBRATIONS
Mercy Day Celebrations Last week we celebrated Mercy Day with a morning tea in the office. The Oceania Province Leadership Te
Read MoreMercy Partners Council Visits Townsville
Mercy Partners Council met in Townsville on Tuesday September 9, and hosted a Cocktail gathering for staff and Directors of the
Read MoreAnnual Report 2013
Mercy Partners Annual Report, 2013 is now available. Select here to read the report.
Read MoreDirector of Formation Program
This full-time position is now advertised with Mercy Partners, Nudgee, Brisbane Background | Qualifications and experience&nb
Read MoreAnnual Gathering, July 18-19 2014
Our annual gathering in Cairns around the value of “respect – giving voice” was a very valuable experience for
Read MoreTransfer of Ministries
In historic and moving ceremonies, the Presentation Sisters of Queensland transferred their two secondary Colleges for girls to
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