Pentecost Sunday 2020

Pentecost Sunday, 31 May 2020 In a world that needs light, warmth, connection and creativity more than ever ... Let us rejoic

Mercy 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

Remembering 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

Feast 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

Mercy 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

Feast of Elizabeth Hayes

Prayer for Elizabeth Hayes On May 6 we commemorate the death in 1894 of Elizabeth Hayes, Franciscan woman and founder&nb

Mercy 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

ANZAC Day

ANZAC Day, 25 April 2020 On this solemn day, we remember the fallen. Image © Pixabay  

Nano 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

International 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

Easter reflection

The empty tomb Emptiness is touching us all. Globally we have seen images of empty streets, shelves, restaurants, clubs a

St Joseph's Day Prayer

St Joseph's Prayer – 19 March Who are we responsible for? Ourselves, our family, our community, our health?

St Patrick's Day prayer

St Patrick's Prayer, 17 March I arise today through a mighty strength,  the invocation of the Trinity,  Throu

Update: Mercy Partners events

Update on Mercy Partners events going forward Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, Mercy Partners Council has put

Harmony Week 2020

Prayer for Harmony Week Harmony Week 2020 commences Sunday 15 March, culminating in Harmony Day on Saturday 21

Mercy Partners Mission Leaders’ Gathering

On Care for Our Common Home: linking Catholic values with sustainable action Mercy Partners 2020 Mission Leaders’

Lenten 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.

Mercy Partners Place

Opening and blessing of Mercy Partners Place On Thursday 13 February, we joyfully celebrated the opening and blessing of Merc

Boards Chairs’ Forum

Mercy Partners 2020 Board Chairs' Forum Mercy Partners Council, Executives and Ministry Board Chairs met on Thursday 13 F

Advent 2019

Advent: the sacredness of birth and life During Advent we celebrate the gift of life and recognise the sacred i

Presentation Day

A Presentation Day blessing Happy Presentation Day to the Presentation Sisters with whom we work and the staff, students an

Mercy Partners Foundation Day

Mercy Partners Foundation Day, 14 November Celebrating the People We Are On 14 November 2008, Mercy Partners was decla

We remember Catherine McAuley

The Spirit of Catherine We remember Catherine McAuley on the anniversary of the death in 1841. Having experienced the love

All Souls' Day

All Souls' Day – 2 November, 2019 Today our heart’s rhythm has a bittersweet beat as memories of loss a

All Saints' Day

All Saints' Day – 1 November, 2019 We are all called to become saints!  God of light, As we journey

Mercy Day 2019

Mercy Day, 25 September 2019 – honouring the Venerable Catherine McAuley We pray with thanks God of

Celebrating the Season of Creation

Putting Laudato Si’ into practice Download the Mercy International Season of Creation Calendar, an inspirational reso

Feast 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

Feast 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

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Mercy Partners commences One Mater Project to deliver mission of Catholic healthcare across Queensland

Francis Sullivan has been appointed by Mercy Partners as Foundational Executive Chair of the One Mater Project and will oversee

NAIDOC Week 2019

NAIDOC Week 2019 In 2019, NAIDOC Week runs from 7–14 July. We invite you to pray for justice and recognition of th

Pentecost 2019

A Prayer for Pentecost In 2019, Pentecost is celebrated on Sunday June 9. On this sacred day we rejoice in the gift of t

YEAR 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

COUNCIL MEETS WITH MINISTRY REPRESENTATIVES

Council Meets with Board representatives from St Rita's College, Clayfield St Rita’s College, Clayfield Board Chair

A 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

PENTECOST SUNDAY

Pentecost Sunday is often called the birthday of the Church. For the ancient Israelites, Pentecost (meaning ‘fiftieth&r

NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION WEEK 2015

Download the Truth, Justice, Healing Council Press Release on National Child Protection Week 2015

101ST 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

MERCY GLOBAL ACTION GATHERINGS

Invitation … Sisters of Mercy Brisbane, North Sydney and Parramatta, and Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and P

WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

Thursday 30 July is both World Day Against Trafficking in Persons and International Day of Friendship The Inte

PRAISED BE!

Praised Be! An event sponsored by Earth Link … Saturday, August 15, 9.30am-12.30pm at St Vincent’s Centre, 125 Q

CHURCH GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP

FROM BROKEN BAY INSTITUTE … Broken Bay Institute Lifelong Learning Presents Church Governance & Leadership Earl

NATIONAL REFUGEE WEEK

National Refugee Week, June 14th – 20th What can you do to mark Refugee Week in your parish or place of work? How ca

FEAST OF THE SACRED HEART - JUNE 12, 2015

The Feast of the Sacred Heart This year the Feast of the Sacred Heart, which is celebrated 19 days after Pentecost, falls on

YEAR OF MERCY

Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy Pope Francis has proclaimed an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy starting on th

CAROL ZINN: THE POWER OF GOSPEL WORLDVIEW

Carol Zinn: The Power of Gospel Worldview Sr Carol Zinn SSJ, recent President of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious

PENTECOST

Pentecost Sunday Pentecost Sunday – May 24 – marks the end of the Easter Season in the Christian calendar and cel

ANNUAL GATHERING 2015

Mercy Partners Annual Gathering – Claim the Date! This year’s focus – Healing the Earth: Everyone’s R

Presentation Day, 2015

Presentation Day Marlette Black pbvm says, “Nano Nagle, the foundress of the Presentation Sisters, had two major d

Leadership Formation Retreat

Catholic Identity The Leadership Formation Program on Catholic Identity was held at Robertson Garden” Brisbane from Oct

MERCY DAY CELEBRATIONS

Mercy Day Celebrations Last week we celebrated Mercy Day with a morning tea in the office. The Oceania Province Leadership Te

Mercy 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

Annual Report 2013

Mercy Partners Annual Report, 2013 is now available. Select here to read the report.

Director of Formation Program

This full-time position is now advertised with Mercy Partners, Nudgee, Brisbane Background | Qualifications and experience&nb

Annual Gathering, July 18-19 2014

Our annual gathering in Cairns around the value of “respect – giving voice” was a very valuable experience for

Transfer of Ministries

In historic and moving ceremonies, the Presentation Sisters of Queensland transferred their two secondary Colleges for girls to

New website for Mercy Partners

Mercy Partners has launched a new, content-rich website. The new website is designed to provide more information on Mercy Par