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.