MISSION STATEMENT

The Venerable Catherine McAuley founded the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy in 1831. The visitation of the sick poor in their homes was one of the characteristic works of the Sisters from the beginning. Catherine McAuley's aspiration to establish a hospital became a reality when the Mater Misericordiae Hospital opened its doors to receive its first patients on September 24 th 1861. Today, the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital continues in its healing ministry to the sick, regardless of class, creed, or nationality.

The Hospital's Vision, Mission and Ethos are enshrined in the Hospital's Mission Statement.

By caring for the sick in
the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
We participate in the healing ministry of Jesus Christ;
We honour the spirit of
Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy;
We pledge ourselves
to respect the dignity of human life;
To care for the sick
with compassion and professionalism;
To promote
excellence and equity, quality and accountability

Last updated: November 23, 2004