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.
|
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 [...]
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 [...]
|
The Sisters of Mercy of Guam Support 350 Movement
|