Every four years the Sisters of Mercy assemble in General Chapter to reflect on their life as a congregation of women religious in their contemporary society.
The Chapter is the highest governing body of the group. The life and mission of the Sisters of Mercy receives its impetus and direction from this assembly of the whole membership. At this time also the women who will form the leadership team are elected for a four year term. The following statement of the 23rd General Chapter guides the mission and ministry of our Congregation
CHAPTER STATEMENT
Mercying in Hope: Presence, Compassion and Mission
Misericordiando en Esperanza: Presencia, Compasión y Misión
Trusting in God’s providence and in each other, inspired by the vision of Catherine McAuley, and mercying in hope, we live our mission through compassionate presence. We commit ourselves to:
- Listening with the heart to all voices within our Congregation, to all those with whom we journey, to Earth, and to all creation
- Welcoming the other through appreciation of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration in community life and in ministry.
DECLARACIÓN DEL CAPÍTULO
Mercying in Hope: Presence, Compassion and Mission
Misericordiando en Esperanza: Presencia, Compasión y Misión
Confiando en la providencia de Dios y en nosotras mismas, inspiradas por la visión de Catherine McAuley y misericordiando en esperanza, vivimos nuestra misión a través de una presencia compasiva. Nos comprometemos a:
- Escuchar con el corazón todas las voces dentro de nuestra Congregación, a todas aquellas personas con las que caminamos, a la Tierra y a toda la creación.
- Acoger a los demás en su diversidad; promover la inclusión y la colaboración en la vida comunitaria y en el ministerio
