Called to Care Living Mission Every day - Karen - Flipbook - Page 7
Mercy Me: The Mission Awards, which will be held on the 24th September, will celebrate the individuals and teams
who embody what it means to belong to the Mercy family
That same spirit of responding to need found expression in
the Mater Misericordiae Hospital, which opened its doors
in 1861. Its location on Dublin’s northside deliberately
placed healthcare at the heart of a community experiencing
significant poverty. Our commitment to nondiscriminatory care remains central today: care for all,
regardless of faith, social circumstances or ability to pay.
Throughout Mercy history, the Sisters crossed
geographical, social and cultural boundaries in response to
the needs of their time. Their legacy continues to challenge
us to do the same. Our history gives us context, but it is our
response to the present that shapes our future.
This September, Mission Week gives us an opportunity to
explore that idea together. We begin with our annual Good
Cup of Tea on Whitty Street, honouring Catherine
McAuley through a simple but powerful expression of
friendship, kindness and community. On Friday 18th
September, Culture Night will take us back to
Phibsborough in 1926, with guest speaker Gráinne
MacLochlainn describing the suburb
