Since 1994, the House of Mercy founded by Catherine McAuley has been known as the Mercy International Centre (MIC). MIC – the place where it all began – has grown from being Mercy’s first home, to a place where the members of the congregation, partners in ministry, friends and visitors are welcomed. It is the public flagship of Mercy’s global mission.

Every year, over 8,000 people visit MIC to participate in programs and retreats. Participants walk and pray in places associated with Catherine McAuley, including George’s Hill, where she prepared to be a Sister, and Coolock House, where she lived with and cared for the Callaghan’s – her adopted family for 25 years.

The Centre also provides significant Leadership Training programs to educate individuals in Catherine McAuley’s philosophy, as they execute professional roles they hold in education, health care, and social outreach. Each year, the Centre hosts an international youth pilgrimage and school groups visit from Australia, Central America, England, Ireland, New Zealand and the United States.

Preserving and improving this central hub of Mercy International’s activity is integral.