09/10/2026
While most female religious orders lived secluded lives of prayer and contemplation behind cloister walls, Catherine McAuley insisted “the streets will be our cloister,” urging the Sisters of Mercy to work closely in the community. For our Centennial, we’re inviting you to embrace this mission of actively serving others by completing 100 Acts of Mercy in 100 days! Find out how you can participate here:
Walk alongside the Sisters of Mercy for 100 Acts of Mercy Thursday, September 10, 2026 Famously nicknamed the “walking nuns,” the Sisters of Mercy were known to actively go out and serve the poor, sick, and uneducated. While most female religious orders lived secluded lives of prayer and contemp...
