Celebrate Mercy Week with Us!
Mary Reynolds, RSM
September 22 - 27, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center is celebrating Mercy Week, September 23–27 —a week of reflection on the life and legacy of Catherine McAuley — and the enduring call to Mercy she left the world. Join us as we mark the journey to 200 years since the founding of the first House of Mercy.
We will be offering three programs reflecting on the life and legacy of Catherine McAuley as we begin our journey toward the 200th anniversary, in 2027, of the founding of the House of Mercy on Baggot Street. Sr. Mary Reynolds, RSM — Sisters of Mercy, Western Branch, Ireland, and former CEO of Mercy International Association (2008–2019) — will lead all three conversations.
To register, simply click the links below, or visit our Calendar page to explore and register for each individual program.
Wednesday, September 23 · 4:00–5:30 PM EDT — Catherine the Laywoman: A Dream That Continues. Online via Zoom — open to anyone, anywhere. Registration Link.
Saturday, September 26 · 1:30–3:30 PM — From Baggot Street to Merion: Catherine’s Dream & the Continuing Mission of Mercy. In person at the Motherhouse, 515 Montgomery Avenue, Merion Station, PA — Sisters, Associates & Companions welcome. Registration Link.
Sunday, September 27 · 2:00–4:30 PM — The Power of Place: From Baggot Street to Cranaleith. In person at Cranaleith — in conversation with Sr. Mary Trainer, RSM. Registration Link.
About the Facilitator
Mary Reynolds, RSM
Mary Reynolds, RSM is a member of the Sisters of Mercy, Western Branch, Ireland. She served as the CEO of Mercy International Association from 2008- 2019. She previously worked in education ministry, serving in roles of teacher, school principal and board chair and in a number of other roles at a national level relating to […]
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