Welcome to the website of the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy
Many congratulations to the Lionesses victory in the football this week. There is a lesson here to be learnt about self belief and perseverance I am sure.
It seems that sporting events have a considerable power to unite people together in the joy – and perhaps too – the competition between nations. However, let us also remember all the many who strive and just miss out on the prize. May we continue to encourage and praise all those who give of their best.
Sr Colette Cronin, Institute Leader
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