The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas is a Roman Catholic religious community of women founded in the tradition of Catherine McAuley. The organization is dedicated to serving people who are poor, sick, and uneducated, and advocates for social justice through ministries in education, healthcare, social services, and community outreach across the Americas.
The organization typically pursues legislative policies related to social justice, including immigration reform, healthcare access, anti-poverty initiatives, environmental protection, human trafficking prevention, racial equity, and peacebuilding.
The organization is primarily funded through member contributions, donations, grants, and income from sponsored ministries and investments.
Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas; Mercy International Association; various Mercy-sponsored ministries and educational and healthcare institutions.
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