by Natasha Watson | Nov 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
What a wonderful gathering we shared at our first-ever Hui Whānau held in Te Whanganui-a-Tara on 13 and 14 October. The Trustees were delighted that over sixty members of our Mercy whānau were able to participate in the gathering, each bringing their own experience of...
by Natasha Watson | Sep 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Popoia te kākano Atawhai kia puāwai | A nurtured Mercy seed will blossom Nāumai Haere Mai, Welcome. Kākano Atawhai is a new initiative by Whānau Mercy Ministries to nurture the seeds of Mercy planted during your time at college and build community around taking action...
by Natasha Watson | Sep 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Mercy Governance Programme has a number of aspects. At the heart of our mahi there must be a deep commitment to the Catholic mission, grounded in the theology of lay ministry and expressed through authentic synodality. Our actions and decisions should be shaped by...
by Natasha Watson | Aug 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Brenda Drumm, Head of Communications at Mercy International Association (MIA), recently wrote to Pope Leo XIV offering congratulations on his election as successor to Saint Peter. Along with her letter, she enclosed a copy of The Path of Mercy, a book highlighting the...
by Natasha Watson | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
This practical masterclass, led by Helen van Orton, CEO of Directorly Ltd, is designed for directors, trustees, and anyone working closely with Boards. The sessions will focus on how AI is shaping governance and strategic leadership, covering topics such as: AI...
by Natasha Watson | Aug 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
“Enlarge the space of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back” (from the Bible – Isaiah 54). This prophetic call is both poetic and practical. It invites us to imagine Mercy not as a fixed structure, but as a tent—flexible, responsive, and...
