Responding to community needs in remote PNG
For nearly eight years, Mercy Works Inc. has been partnering with the Diocese of Daru-Kiunga to support a number of community development projects in Papua New Guinea’s remote and mostly rural Western Province. Stephanie Thomas reports on some of these projects and how they are responding to community needs.
Brisbane Mercy Heritage Centre: stage one open
Stage one of the redeveloped and expanded Mercy Heritage Centre in Brisbane was recently opened on the ground floor of All Hallows’ Convent. The main aim of the Centre, reports Peter Connell, the Director, is to continue the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy through educational programmes and exhibitions.
Wilcannia-Forbes associates visit Parramatta sisters
The Caringbah-based Circle of Mercy Associates Group of the Wilcannia-Forbes Congregation, recently visited the congregation centre and archives of the Parramatta Sisters of Mercy. Nance Cale RSM, who co-ordinates the group, says “everyone had an enriching and enjoyable visit."
Mid-year edition of LISTEN available
The mid-year edition of LISTEN, the Institute's theological journal, is out now. This edition explores the theme of the forthcoming Institute chapter, “Longing for God’s Mercy”. Contributors are Sisters of Mercy: Kathleen Williams, Valda Dickinson, Trish Fitzsimmons, Mariska Kua, Maryanne Kolkia, Patricia Wood, Kerry Gordon, Patricia Weekes, Trudy Keur, Breege O’Neill, and Monsignor Kevin Long.
6th Institute Chapter, 2010
Theme: Longing for God's Mercy.
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