The Sisters of Mercy of Newfoundland are a congregation of women religious who live and minister according to the spirit of Catherine McAuley, their foundress. Catherine's gift of Mercy shaped the story and ideals of the congregation she founded and became the hallmark of its mission and spirituality.

The Sisters of Mercy came to Newfoundland from Ireland in 1842 and established themselves as an autonomous congregation. The story of Mercy in this province is one that is rich in history and tradition, steeped in and shaped by the unique culture of Newfoundland and Labrador, the most easterly province of Canada.

Mission Statement

We, the Sisters of Mercy, in response to our baptismal call and in the spirit of Catherine McAuley, participate in the mission of Jesus through prayer, community living and service.

We collaborate with other members of the Church to extend God's reign of love, justice and peace. We do this through our ministry with the poor, sick, aged, uneducated and oppressed. By striving to make God's mercy visible, we become signs of hope in the church and in the world.