East Providence, RI – This week, twelve Bay View Academy Friends of Mercy students went out into the community to make new friends with the Sisters of Mercy residing at Franklin Court Assisted Living Residence in Bristol, RI. Friends of Mercy is a Bay View Lower School program which enhances the awareness of the Mercy tradition among its members. It also promotes personal and spiritual development, leading students towards the service of others. Members of Friends of Mercy attend monthly meetings, pray together and perform acts of service within the school as well as in the broader community.
In honor of National Catholic Sisters week, the girls visited Franklin Court Assisted Living and prepared cards of gratitude and love for each Sister residing there. They also spent time with one of the student’s great aunt, who also lives at Franklin Court. An age span of 10 years old to 93 years old was no obstacle for lively discussion, fun and newfound friendships.
Bay View Academy Friends of Mercy:
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Cecelia Egan (fifth grade, Bristol, RI),
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Tessa Foley (fifth grade, Bristol, RI)
Orla Feld (fourth grade, East Providence, RI)
Maggie Mahoney (fourth grade, East Providence, RI)
Kathryn Nelson (fourth grade, East Providence, RI)
Francesca Dos Reis (fifth grade, Johnston, RI)
Liv DaSilva (fourth grade, Pawtucket, RI)
Emily O'Hearn (fourth grade, Pawtucket, RI)
Roslyn Adamo (fifth grade, Providence, RI)
Mary Gueye (fourth grade, North Providence)
Jane Maciel (fourth grade, Seekonk, MA)
Faith Blais (fourth grade, Woonsocket, RI)
St. Mary Academy - Bay View is an independent Catholic School for girls open to all faiths, Pre-kindergarten through Grade 12, located in East Providence, Rhode Island and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. In existence since 1874, Bay View endeavors to provide a quality education preparing girls and young women for the challenges of the global community. St. Mary Academy - Bay View is a college preparatory school accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
About the Sisters of Mercy: The Sisters of Mercy – an international community of Roman Catholic women – dedicate their lives to God through vows of poverty, chastity, obedience and service. For more than 180 years, motivated by the Gospel of Jesus and inspired by the spirit of their founder, Catherine McAuley, the Sisters of Mercy have responded to the continually changing needs of the time.
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