Welcome to the website of the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy
We are a diverse group of Roman Catholic women vowed to serve people in need, with particular concern for women and children.
Recent news
Institute Gathering
During the last week of May, thirty-six of our Sisters gathered to explore what Mercy May Yet Be. We had input from Sr Ann Nicholls RSM,…
Centenary of the Catholic Parish of St Michael’s, East Ham –...
Centenary of the Catholic Parish of St Michael’s, East Ham – 4th June 2025 Thanksgiving Mass was held on Saturday, 7th June, 2025, with the Rt…
What we do
The first Chapter of our original rule written in Catherine’s own handwriting states the original purpose for our existence as Sisters of Mercy.
The Sisters admitted to this Religious Congregation besides attending to their own perfection which is the principal end of all Religious Institutes should also have in view what is the peculiar characteristic of this