The week of October 26 has been one of celebration in St. John’s, NL.

The Gathering Place opened its doors in 1994 and offers services to people who are homeless or live in less …

In the near future the programs and services of The Gathering Place will return to their original home.

In June, 2013 four women were elected to provide leadership to the congregation of the Sisters of Mercy of Newfoundland. On August 29 they were blessed and commissioned by their sisters.

On June 11, 2013 a multi-million dollar campaign was launched in St. John’s. There are big plans ahead for the renovation and enhancement of the programs at The Gathering Place.

Presenters Mary Reynolds, rsm and Mary Purcell spent two days in St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador with Sisters of Mercy, Associates and friends.

The Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy of Newfoundland, together with other religious congregations, NGO and police force members are part of the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Trafficking Committee.

On June 3, 1842 three Sisters of Mercy landed in St. John’s harbour to found the first Mercy Convent in the ‘new world’.

2012 is the 90th anniversary of the opening of St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital in St. John’s and the celebration of a long history of care and compassion.

Celebration of reception of postulant, renewal of vows and first commitment of vows.