Sisters of Mercy in Buffalo celebrate 150 years of ministry

Published: 2008-05-07

BUFFALO, N.Y. (CNS) -- Mercy Sister Nancy Hoff compared 150 years of ministry by the Sisters of Mercy in Buffalo to a tapestry that was weaved thread by thread over the years. "Ministries such as hospitals, schools of nursing, long-term care facilities and educational institutions brought their own unique color to the design," said Sister Nancy at a reception April 20 celebrating the anniversary of the Sisters of Mercy community in Buffalo. "God has worked through our imperfections and our loose threads and created a tapestry of Mercy that has made a difference in our diocese for 150 years," said Sister Nancy, who today is president of the New York-Pennsylvania-Pacific West community of the Sisters of Mercy, of which Buffalo is part. Her talk at a reception at the Adam's Mark Hotel preceded a Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral celebrated by Buffalo Bishop Edward U. Kmiec; 35 priests concelebrated the Mass. Mercy Associates, friends and benefactors joined the sisters for the celebration. The day's events brought to an end a year of activities around the theme "Mercy, yesterday, today and forever."

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