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Spirit and Mission of the Sisters of Mercy

 
 
Spirit and Mission of the Sisters of Mercy Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2023
1. Spirit and Mission of the Sisters of Mercy Marker
Inscription.

We witness to Mercy when we reverence the dignity
of each person, create a spirit of hospitality,
and pursue integrity of word and deed in our lives.

Catherine McAuley
Founder, Sisters of Mercy, 1831

 
Erected by Sisters of Mercy and Misericordia University.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public WorkChurches & ReligionEducationWomen. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
 
Location. 41° 20.709′ N, 75° 58.235′ W. Marker is near Dallas, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne County. It is in Dallas Township. Marker and statue are on the Misericordia University campus, just east of Mercy Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Lake Street, Dallas PA 18612, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. College Misericordia (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sacred Heart Parish Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away); Gold Star Mothers and Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); Harvey's Lake (approx. 3 miles away); Administration Building (approx. 3.7 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 5 miles away); Camp Luzerne
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(approx. 5.8 miles away); Attilio "Rocky" Castellani (approx. 6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.
 
Also see . . .
1. Sisters of Mercy: Our History. (Submitted on February 18, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Misericordia University: Mission and History. (Submitted on February 18, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
 
Spirit and Mission of the Sisters of Mercy Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2023
2. Spirit and Mission of the Sisters of Mercy Marker
Catherine McAuley statue
Catherine McAuley Statue Detail image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2023
3. Catherine McAuley Statue Detail
Sisters of Mercy Founder
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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