Sisters of Mercy of the Americas

Archive-It Partner Since: Sep, 2021

Organization Type: Other Institutions

Organization URL: https://nebo.sistersofmercy.org/   

Description:

The Sisters of Mercy are an international community of Roman Catholic women who dedicate their lives to the Gospel of Jesus and take vows of poverty, chastity, obedience and service. Inspired by the life of Jesus and by their founder Catherine McAuley, the Sisters envision a just world for people who are economically poor, sick and uneducated. They commit their lives to God and their resources to serve, advocate and pray for those in need around the world.

With over 2,000 sisters in the Americas, the Sisters of Mercy strive to make a difference in the lives of those in need in North, South and Central America, the Caribbean, Guam and the Philippines.

With over 6,000 Sisters of Mercy around the world, they are part of a global network.

The Sisters of Mercy serve with more than 3,100 Mercy Associates, several Companions in Mercy, close to 1,100 Mercy Volunteer Corps alumni and thousands of co-workers in Mercy-sponsored programs and institutions – all sharing in the Mercy mission and following the example of Catherine McAuley. They sponsor and operate more than 160 service organizations in collaboration with tens of thousands of committed co-ministers, staff and volunteers.