Thirty five years after being established by the Sisters of Mercy North Sydney, the Trustees of the Sisters have transitioned their ministry, Mercy Foundation, to Mercy Partners. This transition will ensure the heritage, traditions and charism of the Sisters of Mercy North Sydney remain at the forefront of the Foundation’s identity.
The Mercy Foundation was launched on 24 September 1990 and is an organisation committed to social justice and structural change to create greater social equity and inclusion in the Australian community.
Mercy Partners has become the sole member and canonical sponsor of the Mercy Foundation. The Sisters of Mercy North Sydney are an existing Ordinary Member of Mercy Partners Limited, and their representative is Sr Loreto Conroy RSM.
On 20th February, the day of transition, all the formalities were completed and a formal transition ritual was held on 21 March 2025. This celebration included many old friends and colleagues who have been involved in the work of the Foundation since its inception.
It was an opportunity to reflect on the past, to acknowledge the vision and support of the Sisters and to look forward with confidence and hope to the future. The focus of the work of the Foundation remains true to its origins and the spirit of Catherine McAuley.
The only change that the Mercy Foundation will incur, is a change from the Sisters of Mercy as Trustees to Mercy Partners as Trustee. Under the governance of the Board and CEO the Mercy Foundation will continue its commitment to social justice and structural change.
It is with gratitude and faith in Mercy Partners we take this step to secure a strong future for Mercy Foundation embedded in Mercy Values and at the Service of Human Dignity.
Annabel Senior, Mercy Foundation Chair
Handover ceremony with Mercy Partners, Mercy Foundation and Sisters of Mercy North Sydney
