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 …
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 …
Jubilee Year Calendar of Major Events
This 2025 calendar of major events is a one-page overview of the Holy Year moments. Further information can be found …
Jubilee Year of Hope
Throughout this Jubilee Year 2025: Pilgrims of Hope, you will have quick access to articles on our website about the …
Opening of the Holy Door
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica marking the beginning of the Jubilee Year …
Foundation Day – December 12
12 December 1831 marks the date on which Catherine McAuley and her companions, Anna Maria Doyle and Elizabeth Harley, returned to Baggot …
Sisters of Mercy Honored in House of Assembly
Minister John Abbott, MHA for St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi and N.L. Housing Minister, stood in the House of Assembly on …
The Holy Year, Year of Jubilee 2025
The Holy Year, Year of Jubilee opens officially on December 24, 2024 with a Mass presided over by Pope Francis …
Special Celebration Day at The Gathering Place
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 was a special day for The Gathering Place and for the Sisters of Mercy. It marked …