The life of a consecrated woman has changed dramatically since Ruth Egar rsm was professed in 1955. The Mercy Sister spoke with JENNY BRINKWORTH about her vocation, including her pioneering pastoral work in the wake of Vatican II.
School uniforms are not generally thought of as fashionable, and any change can be controversial. But that’s not the case at St Aloysuis College judging by the squeals of delight coming from hundreds of students when the school’s new attire was unveiled in spectacular style.
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A parent-driven initiative at McAuley Community School is following the Mercy tradition of kindness and compassion by providing outreach and support to members of the school community in times of change and need.
The historic St Anthony’s School, Millicent, is gearing up for a grand celebration marking its 125th anniversary in 2024.
Mercy Sisters and members of the St Aloysius College (SAC) community gathered to honour the centenary of the Cunningham Memorial Chapel on October 20.
Sister Janet Mead’s chart-topping version of The Lord’s Prayer has been selected as one of 10 new additions to Sounds of Australia, a project of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSAA).
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