| Description |
xix, 261 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. 1. Historical and Canonical Context -- I. The Heritage of the Sisters of Mercy -- I. The Charism of Catherine McAuley -- II. Nature, Purpose, Spirit, Character, Traditions of the Sisters of Mercy -- II. The Expansion of the Sisters of Mercy in the United States -- I. The Irish Expansion Throughout the English-Speaking World -- II. Movement Toward Centralization -- III. Formation of the Sisters of Mercy of the Union -- IV. The Heritage of the Sisters of Mercy -- Pt. 2. Formation of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas -- III. Movement Toward Restructuring the Sisters of Mercy in the United States -- I. Formation of a Federation -- II. Mercy Futures: April, 1980 -- June, 1983 -- III. Reshaping the Mercy Futures Process and Models: June, 1983 -- June, 1984 -- IV. The Formal Juridic Preparation for the Formation of a Single Institute -- I. Formulation of Decision-Making Process -- Finalization of the Proposed Governance Model -- II. Formal Decision-Making Process Commences -- III. Congregations' Individual Petitions Submitted to the Holy See: October, 1988 -- IV. Action Taken by the Holy See: January, 1990 -- June, 1991 -- V. The First Institute Chapter: July 20 -- August 3, 1991. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [229]-260). |
| Subject |
Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas -- History.
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Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas -- Rules.
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| ISBN |
0819190446 hardcover alkaline paper |
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0819190454 paper alkaline paper |
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