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May the joy of Christmas

be a constant presence in your life,

and its message be a beacon of hope, lighting the way

towards harmony and understanding with one another.

We wish you peace

in your heart,

in your home,

and in our world

The Sisters of Mercy Parramatta

"We will open our hearts to the cries of the poor using our energies, gifts and resources to address violence and discrimination especially for ... displaced persons..." (Chapter Statement)

This past year, we saw record levels of internal displacement, rising humanitarian needs across ongoing and new crises, and, tragically, the highest-ever death toll of migrants in transit. Yet, alongside these challenges, are stories of resilience, progress and hope. Where safe and well-managed migration holds extraordinary potential. Migrants play critical roles in labour markets, filling skills gaps, driving innovation and entrepreneurship, and addressing demographic challenges in aging societies. Migrants boost economic growth and provide a lifeline to families and communities back home, driving development.

Since 2014, nearly 70,000 migrants have died or gone missing along land and sea routes, with the true number likely much higher. Each recorded death represents a person whose loss deeply affects their family and reverberates throughout communities and societies. This is a silent humanitarian crisis, and it’s one we can solve.

• Read the full report on Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration by the Secretary-General.
• Watch the video below to learn the key recommandations.

"We will share with others, including people of different faiths and no religious faith, the joys and struggles of this spiritual journey." (Chapter Statement)

In his prayer intention for December 2024, Pope Francis tells us that

"Christian hope is a gift from God that fills our lives with joy" and that in the face of the many challenges that confont us today "We have to hold onto the rope of hope – hold on tight."

Let us pray that this upcoming Jubilee strengthen us in our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in the midst of our lives, transforming us into pilgrims of Christian hope.

Post your prayer in our sacred space here.

Catholic Religious Australia (CRA), the peak representative body for the Leaders of Religious Institutes and Societies of Apostolic Life including Sisters of Mercy Parramatta Congregation, has condemned in the strongest terms the arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne. 

"People of faith must be safe and secure to practice their religion. There is no place in Australia for attacks on places of worship. No person or group should be subject to hatred, intimidation or violence based on their faith, and antisemitism cannot be tolerated."

Read the complete media release here