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STREAMSOF MERCYExperience a pilgrimage journey like no other!This extended programme takes place in three sections
(that may be undertaken separately) and is open to all
in the Mercy World - Sisters, Associates and Partners-in-
Mercy.
The first section of the programme is participation in
the Mercy Ethos programme which will give pilgrims
an opportunity to explore the story of Catherine and the
early Sisters within the House of Mercy. This week is led
by the staff at Mercy International with some local guest
presenters.
Those who are completing all three programmes will have priority for accommodation at Mercy International Centre.
For more information contact Anna Nicholls on heritage@mercyinternational.ie
The second section is participation in a programme
utilising the recently renovated Sacred Garden and
exploring the Gospel of John from an ecological lens. This
will be led by Margaret Daly-Denton, author of the Earth
Bible Commentary on John’s Gospel, with some input
from the MIA staff.
The third section will be a guided pilgrimage journey
exploring some of the ancient Celtic sites, the beautiful
Irish landscape and many of the early Mercy foundations
in Ireland.
The cost for participants completing all three sections,
with B&B accommodation in the house during the weeks
in between is €4250.
MERCY INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION PRESENTS
Mon 25 May - Sun 28 June
Those who are completing all three programmes will have priority for accommodation at Mercy International Centre.
For more information contact Anna Nicholls on heritage@mercyinternational.ie
MERCY INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION PRESENTSMercy Ethos Programme Monday 25 May - Friday 29 MayThis pilgrimage is for Sisters, associates, administrators, staff and board members
of Mercy ministries. It is an opportunity for participants to learn more about
the story of Catherine and the early Sisters and to strengthen their approach to
Mercy leadership and mission in the context of today’s world.
Cost: €650 (Residential), €450 (Non-residential)
Jesus the GardenerMonday 8 June - Friday 12 JuneSit beside the well in the Sacred Garden at Mercy International Centre and explore
with Scripture scholar Margaret Daly-Denton the story of the woman of Samaria
from an ecological lens. Throughout the week Margaret will examine the Gospel
of John and highlight some of the earth-conscious aspects she discovered while
writing the Earth Bible Commentary. This programme will be enhanced through
interaction with the different areas of the Sacred Garden at Mercy International.
Cost: €650 (Residential), €450 (Non-residential)
Streams of Mercy PilgrimageFriday 19 June - Sunday 28 JuneThis tour is open to all in our Mercy world and will take a scenic route of
Ireland with stops at many of the places Catherine founded. The pilgrimage will
commence at 10am on Friday the 19th
June and conclude on Sunday 28th June
at approximately 4pm. A draft outline
of the pilgrimage follows.
The programme cost includes meals,
accommodation at 3-4 star Hotels or
B & B facilities (single rooms rather
than shared), travel by luxury coach,
entrance to activities, donations and
tips.
Those who are completing all three programmes will have priority for accommodation at Mercy International Centre.
For more information contact Anna Nicholls on heritage@mercyinternational.ie
Streams of Mercy Pilgrimage - Draft ItineraryFriday 19 June - Sunday 28 JuneDay 1: Friday 19 June: 10am: Gather at Mercy International
Centre to meet your travelling companions, recall the Mercy
story and explore the theme of pilgrimage from both Scriptural
and Irish perspectives. Overnight in Dublin.
Day 2: Saturday 20th
June: Depart for the
ancient pilgrimage site of
Glendalough, home of St
Kevin. Enjoy a tour of the
Monastic site and Visitor
Centre before having some
free time (with a packed lunch) to explore the area at your
leisure. The group will then travel to Carlow, the foundation
led by Frances Warde, and learn a little of her story. Overnight
is in Carlow.
Day 3: Sunday 21st June: Drive to Johnstown Castle and
have lunch at the Castle Cafe before some time to explore the
beautiful grounds of this castle. The afternoon stop is at Our
Lady’s Island in Wexford which is the oldest Marian shrine in
Ireland, before journeying to Waterford for the night.
Day 4: Monday 22nd June: Spend the morning exploring
Waterford at your leisure before a 1pm departure. We will
drive along the coastline to Kinsale and Cork where we will
spend the night.
Day 5: Tuesday 23rd June: A day trip to the picturesque Ring
of Kerry and Killarney National Park is planned for this day
before returning to Cork for a second night.
Day 6: Wednesday 24th June: Depart Cork for Charleville
and visit the “third house” of the Sisters of Mercy. After
lunch in Charleville, travel to Limerick where Elizabeth Moore
established the foundation in 1837 and stay overnight in
Limerick.
Day 7: Thursday 25th June: Depart Limerick for Ennis and
hear about the Sisters’ work in Ennis before travelling up
the Wild Atlantic Way to the Cliffs of Moher, a breathtaking
highlight. After plenty of time to explore the Cliffs, travel to
Galway for the night through the dramatic Burren landscape.
Day 8: Friday 26th June: Depart Galway for the remote town
of Clifden in the Connemara region, and visit the burial site
of Sr Teresa White, who established the foundation in Galway,
and hear a little of her life story. Stop for lunch at the historic
Kylemore Abbey before returning to Galway by a different
route through Connemara. Overnight again in Galway.
Day 9: Saturday 27th June: Depart Galway for Clonmacnoise,
the monastic site of St Ciaron that includes some very
impressive High Crosses. The town of Birr is a short trip away
where we will hear the stories of Catherine’s arrival there and
the foundation that was established. In the afternoon we will
return to Mercy International Centre in Dublin and include a
stop at Tullamore, Mary Anne Doyle’s foundation.
Day 10: Sunday 28th June: Today is an opportunity to reflect
on the pilgrimage. Workshops will weave the learnings and the
blessings of the time together and enable the experience to be
deepened. Closing ritual to conclude at 4.00pm.
Registration: a deposit of €500 is required to secure your
place on this pilgrimage. Once 12 people have registered the
pilgrimage will be confirmed and the deposit is then non-
refundable.
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