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Sister M. de Camillus Cole

Susanna Cole, born in Colliers, Conception Bay, Newfoundland entered the Sisters of Mercy on Military Road, St. John’s in March …

Sister M. de Chantal O’Keeffe

Mary Ellen O’Keeffe was born in Cork on November 16, 1838. While yet nineteen years old, she and five other …

Documentary “They Came for the Children”

“They Came for the Children” is a 5-part documentary based on the residential schools in Canada and the final report …

Sister M. Teresa O’Halleran

Margaret O’Halleran, born in County Kerry, arrived in St. John’s in September of 1881 to enter the Sisters of Mercy. …

Join Us in Celebrating St. Brigid of Ireland

St Brigid.Icon by Aloysius McVeigh rsm (Ireland) Our Newfoundland Irish history and culture have brought to us the veneration of …

Sister M. Elizabeth O’Regan Redmond

Sister M. Elizabeth O’Regan Redmond was, as far as we know, the only widow to enter the Sisters of Mercy …

Reflections on the Synod Assembly 2023

The first session of “Reflections on the Synod Assembly 2023” took place on December 6th. The first session offered information …

Experience of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops

The participants of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops share their experiences on the synodal journey …

Sister Mary Philippa Hanley

Bedelia Josephine Hanley, having arrived in St. John’s from Ireland in the summer of 1885 to enter the Sisters of …

Mercy Representation at the Synod

There are two Mercy Sister delegates at the Synod Assembly: Sister Elizabeth Davis, a representative of UISG, and Sister Angela …