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MERCYSTORIES

Sharing works of mercy 

Our blog features stories from projects around the world that are changing the amount of love, truth, well-being and opportunity that enter into the lives of marginalized children.

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Why We Need School Sponsors: An Interview with Fr. Bavon

Recently, we sat down with Fr. Bavon, the pastor of the only Catholic parish in Bois de Laurence, Haiti. We asked him to share his experience as a native Congolese serving as a missionary in Haiti, particularly his work as president of the St. Jean...

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Why We Need School Sponsors: An Interview with Fr. Bavon

Recently, we sat down with Fr. Bavon, the pastor of the only Catholic parish in Bois de Laurence, Haiti. We asked him to share his experience as a native Congolese serving as...

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Why Is Lent 40 Days? And 6 Other Questions About the Season

As the season of Lent approaches, you might be pondering what Lent is really about. Isn’t it just a “Catholic thing”? Is there any rhyme or reason to fasting for forty days...

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Who is the Patron Saint of Youth? Getting to Know Don Bosco

Walking through any Catholic church and glancing at the statues or murals, you will often notice the array of saints depicted.Saints, ordinary holy men and women who lived...

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5 Ways to Celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family

The end of the year comes with many celebrations — Christmas parties spent with friends and loved ones, gifts exchanged among families, and confetti marking the entrance...

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8 Meaningful Advent Activities for Families

Christmas is a time for gratitude and giving. The Advent season opens up opportunities to think about others and reflect on the importance of Christ’s Incarnation with joy...

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How to Celebrate a Christ-Centered Advent

Everyone loves the anticipation of Christmas. For many, it means shopping for gifts, celebrating with family and friends, and enjoying delicious treats. For Christians,...

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Thirsting For More: Bringing Safe Water to Eloumden

Imagine what life would look like without access to clean water.Each morning, you face an hours-long journey to the nearest water source under the scorching sun. When you...

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A Community Revitalized: St. Charles Primary School Update

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How to Fight Human Trafficking: 4 Real Ways You Can Help

Human trafficking is one of the gravest injustices in the modern world. 

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Ask and You Shall Receive: How to Pray a Novena

Just like a child running into their father's arms, God loves when we turn to Him in prayer. He delights in us bringing our intentions to Him in faith. In the Gospels, Jesus...

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Unrest in Haiti: An Update From the Mission Field

Fr. Alexandre Kakolo Beya, CICM, currently stationed in Mombin Crochu, Haiti, shares an update from the mission field about the deep unrest currently unfolding in the country.

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7 Saints to Pray to for Online Safety for Kids

As the world continues to grow more digital, online safety is often a top concern for many parents. The internet can be a great tool for young minds and has opened promising...

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Our Story

MercyWorks is an initiative sponsored by Missionhurst CICM that is dedicated to bringing dignity to the world’s most marginalized children by meeting their most basic educational and health care needs. Our projects include everything from building schools in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to providing proper medical care to infants in Guatemala. Learn more about our story and the Missionhurst CICM here.