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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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A Path Out of Poverty: Inside the Mission to Rebuild Education in Congo

For decades, many communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have lived with instability that reaches far beyond the headlines. Violence has interrupted daily life, fractured communities, and taken from families one of the most essential gifts...

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A Path Out of Poverty: Inside the Mission to Rebuild Education in Congo

For decades, many communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have lived with instability that reaches far beyond the headlines. Violence has interrupted daily life,...

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From Life-Saving Water to Life-Changing Education: A New Chapter in Senegal

Last spring, we shared the story of Laminia, a village in Senegal where young girls and mothers walked miles every day just to collect water for their families. With the...

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One Well’s Ripple Effect: Supporting Women and Girls in Senegal

In the early morning in Laminia, a remote village in Senegal's Kédougou region, girls and young mothers set out on their daily journey. With children on their backs and the...

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Exploring The Harmful Impact of Technology on Children: 4 Ways You Can Help

In today's tech-driven world, it's important to acknowledge how technology affects our children's health. While technology can be beneficial when used responsibly, we must...

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Vanessa’s Story: Witnessing Real-Life Miracles in the DRC

Part of the beauty of the incarnation is that God allows us to partake in the mission that Jesus began here on Earth. Christ grants us the privilege not only to witness...

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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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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.