Service to those in Need
“Need is our Cloister.” Venerable Catherine McAuley We are called to respond to the needs of our world. We reach …
Service of Commitment for Mercy Associates St. Mary’s Convent, Handsworth
On Saturday 24th June, two of our associate members made their commitment. The other members supported and encouraged them and presented them with their candles, certificates and badges.,,,,,,,,
St. Mary’s Handsworth Past Pupils Reunion
Thursday 15th June 2017 was a day full of activity at St Mary’s Convent, Handsworth as we held our ever-popular past pupils’ reunion day
Presentation of Revised Constitutions
The General Chapter 2010 asked that a revision of our Constitutions be undertaken…..
Care of our Earth
I had the privilege of being able to attend two gatherings of Mercy Associates, one in St. Mary’s Convent Handsworth on 8th April and one in the hall of the Church of Our Lady, St. John’s Wood in London on 20th May
Mercy Beginnings in Great Britain
Catherine McAuley opened the first Convent of Mercy in England at Bermondsey, London in 1839. “The six travellers leave dear Ireland …
The Green Thing
Since first appearing online, this reflection (author unknown) has been circulated widely.