International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, October 17
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is celebrated each year on October 17 . The first commemoration “World …
Celebrating Mercy Day, 24 September 2026
We take this opportunity to wish you many blessings as we celebrate Mercy Day! September 24 is the date honoring …
Join us in Prayer, Reading and Reflection during the Season of Creation
Our whole world is asked to pray for the guardianship, protection and appreciation of all of creation during this season. …
Ritual of Remembrance and Thanksgiving in St. George’s and St. John’s
A ritual of thanksgiving and remembrance was held in St. George’s on June 19, 2026. The reason for the ritual …
Tribute to Sister Rona
An idea to create a personalized library for West Coast Correctional Centre’s own Sister Rona (Pastoral Care) recently came to …
Arrival of first Sisters of Mercy in Newfoundland, 3rd June
On the feast of The Sacred Heart, 3rd January 1842, Sisters M. Francis Creedon, Ursula Frayne and Rose Lynch arrived …
Remembering Sister Mary Antonio Egan, Founder
February 1 is the anniversary of the death of Sister Mary Antonio Egan. She was front and center in all …
Foundation Day – December 12
On 12 December, Sisters of Mercy, Associates, Colleagues and friends celebrate the Foundation Day of the Order of the Sisters …
Colin McNeil Appointed Executive Director of The Gathering Place
The Gathering Place is pleased to announce the appointment of Colin McNeil as Executive Director, effective January 5, 2026. In …
Update on Mercy House and O’Callaghan’s Haven
The Volunteers of the Gathering Place were invited to attend an information session on Mercy House and O’Callaghan’s Haven on …