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Mercy House Hosts Largest Mother’s Day Giveaway for Moms in Need
The Mercy House is gearing up for its largest Mother’s Day Giveaway yet, with over 600 gift bags being distributed to mothers in need across its locations in Elizabeth, Jersey City, and Newark from May 8 to May 10. Each bag will contain costume jewelry, beauty products, and other donated items.“This event is our way of showing appreciation to the many mothers who visit The Mercy House who always put their children first,” said Cheryl A. Riley, director of The Mercy House. “For Mother’s Day, we’re treating the moms with gifts they will enjoy. Most of all, we want to show...
Maple Mount Ursulines Celebrate Jubilees
Eight Ursuline Sisters of Mount St. Joseph with direct ties to the Archdiocese of Louisville are marking jubilees in 2024, coinciding with the congregation's 150 years of service in Maple Mount, Ky. The Ursuline Sisters began their ministry in 1874, establishing Mount Saint Joseph Academy, which operated until 1983.The Ursuline Sisters have invited the public to join them in acts of kindness to commemorate their anniversary throughout 2024. According to the anniversary page of their website, they will continue to 'Cultivate the Vine that Saint Angela Entrusted to Us.'...