Welcome to the website of the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy
As we move into our summer months we hope that the date of 19th July may be a time of hope and release for all those who have felt trapped by the coronavirus.
We pray for those families who have been affected by the Delta version and especially for the countless numbers of care and nursing staff involved in trying to stop the tide.
Recently, we have worked with the Union Sisters of Mercy and our archivists to produce a story about one of our Sisters who ended up being involved in the American Civil War – we hope you may enjoy her story – one amongst so many!
Sr Colette Cronin, Institute Leader
Recent news
St Mary’s Primary School with their school song!
Subject: Our School Music Video Final https://jwp.io/s/UMphuFqp
Time for a Change
Recently (July 2021) we have received an email from The Better Way enterprise, which makes for some interesting reading about how we can help each other…
Global Divestment Announcement
Global Divestment Announcement For many years now we have been made aware of the negative impact on the climate caused by the burning of fossil…
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