Venerable
Catherine McAuley
Founder of Sisters of Mercy
1778-1841
PRAYER FOR THE BEATIFICATION OF MOTHER CATHERINE MCAULEY
Loving God, You chose Catherine McAuley
for the service of your people who are poor, sick and uneducated. You inspired her to found the Sisters of Mercy so that these good works might endure. Give to each of us a portion of her compassionate spirit and an ardent desire to serve your suffering people.
Bless all our undertakings and grant that union and charity may always thrive among us.
Graciously, hear our prayer for Catherine and by granting the favors we ask through her intercession, hasten the day when her sanctity will be celebrated by all the Church. Amen.
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On the occasion of World Day of Prayer for Vocations last April 29, 2012, Sister Maria Rosario Gaite and Sister Elizabeth Ann Uncangco conducted a two-day vocation promotion campaign in the neighboring island of Saipan or CNMI (Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas). Pictured above, Sr. Maria Rosario shares about her life as a Sister of Mercy at a mass celebrated in San Jose Parish. Below: Sister Elizabeth Ann Uncangco talks to two confirmation students after the evening mass at Mt. Carmel Cathedral.
April 21, 2012. In commemoration of Earth Day, and in support of the worldwide 350 movement, Mercy Associate, Edna Hardy (right) organized a clean up drive at Marbo Cliff in Pagat Bay. Joining her for this photo op are Mercy Associates, Bernadette Alcantara, Ron Pangan, Sister Maria Rosario Gaite, and Sister Trinie Pangelinan.
March 29, 2012. Sister Brigid Perez, Program Manager of Alee Shelter beams as she receives the building occupancy permit in the presence of Guam Governor Eddie Baza Calvo during the opening of Catherine’s Home, the newest addition to the facilities of Alee Shelter, a division of Catholic Social Service that protects women and children from family abuse and violence.
Congratulations to Saint Anthony Catholic School on their successful accreditation visit last March 16, 2012 by the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA). Pictured above are members of the school community led by Sister Doris San Agustin (fifth from left), Msgr. Brigido Arroyo, pastor of Saint Anthony Parish, the Sisters of Mercy, the school’s consultative board, faculty, staff, and members of the visiting team (wearing a lei): Mr. Robert Kelley, Mr. John Bautista, Ms. Lovely Ann De Rego (chairperson), Ms. Jovanne Aguon, Ms. Rosemarie Erquiza and Ms. Ramona Nakamura.
Representatives from four Mercy Schools on Guam gathered to begin the conversation on furthering the Mercy Charism last February 16, 2012 at Santa Barbara Catholic School. The meeting was organized and facilitated by Sr. Maria Rosario Gaite, SBCS Vice-Principal and Vocation Director of the Sisters of Mercy. The group agreed to collaborate with one another in developing a unified Mercy Charism formation program, build a culture of vocations in our schools, share resources, and embrace our identity as one Mercy School family. Standing let to right: Ivan Pineda (Academy of Our Lady of Guam), Cristine Alcantara (Academy of Our Lady of Guam), Evelyn Managa (Bishop Baumgartner Memorial School), Bernadette Alcantara (Santa Barbara Catholic School), Josie San Nicolas (Bishop Baumgartner Memorial School). Seated left to right: Dominic Gumataotao (St. Anthony Catholic School), Sr. Maria Rosario Gaite, Sr. Mary Cecilia Camacho (Guam Administrator of the Sisters of Mercy), and Martha Castro (St. Anthony Catholic School).
Seven ladies responded to the invitation of Sister Cabrini Taitano and Sister Erencia Saipweirik to the first in a series of “Come and See” experiences at Mercy Convent Chuuk on February 12, 2012. The program included a prayer service, viewing of a vocation promotion CD, sharing of vocation stories, and a Q & A time with the ladies about religious life. Before going home, the girls were treated to “comfortable glasses of iced tea” with homemade tuna sandwiches, banana bread and oatmeal cookies. All are looking forward to the next “Come and See” with the sisters, scheduled on March 11.
Saint Anthony Catholic School Teacher of the Year, Anita Panganiban (left) and SACS Staff member of the Year, Fred Torres (right) were recognized as the overall winners of the Archdiocese of Agana Servus Tuus Award. The awards were given during the Catholic Educators Conference held last February 3, 2012 at the Father Dueñas Memorial School in Mangilao, Guam. Joining them in this picture is SACS principal, Sister Doris San Agustin, RSM.
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The Sisters of Mercy of Guam Support 350 Movement
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April 29th, 2012 | 
