Values and Charism
This Mercy value is the foundation upon which we understand all the other values.
What is dignity?
This woman founded the Sisters of Mercy in 1831.
Who is Catherine McAuley?
In 1856, 110 years before the iconic Gateway Arch was constructed, the Sisters of Mercy arrived in this city.
What is St. Louis, MO?
"People, who are made in the image and likeness of God, deserve the very best we can offer." What Mercy value does this best describe?
What is excellence?
The Sisters of Mercy were founded in this Irish city.
What is Dublin, Ireland?
The Sisters of Mercy purchased a hospital in this capital city in 1947.
What is Oklahoma City, OK?
The Sisters of Mercy take four vows upon entering the community: poverty, chastity, obedience and, which is one of our Mercy values.
What is service?
Catherine McAuley practiced this religion, which informed and guided her passion for helping others.
What is Catholicism (Catholic)?
In 1817, this city was founded as a military post. Today, it is the third most populous city in Arkansas.
What is Fort Smith, AR?
Advocating for systemic changes, including increasing access to healthcare, and providing charity care are two examples of how we live out this Mercy value.
What is justice?
The doors to the House of Mercy, where Catherine McAuley founded the Sisters of Mercy, are famously this color.
What is red?
This city in Northwest Arkansas was the location of the first Walmart store.
What is Rogers, AR?
Our charism are gifts that we inherited from Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy. How many elements make up the Mercy charism?
What it 5? (bias for action, hospitality, fullness for life, right relationships, entrepreneurial)
In 1827, the House of Mercy opened its doors on this street, which shares a name with Mercy's modern intranet site.
What is Baggot Street?
This city, known as Queen City of the Ozarks, was founded in 1834. Fifty-seven years later, the Sisters of Mercy would open a hospital here.
What is Springfield, MO?