Sister Angela Moroney commissioned four new members as Mercy Associates at a ceremony on Saturday 1st October 2011 at the Convent of Mercy, Shrewsbury. They were joined by the existing group of Associates for the occasion.

The new members were presented with lighted candles and made their commitment.

God of Mercy, we commit ourselves to live lives of love as Associates. Inspired by the person of Catherine, we accept the challenge to live the Gospel of Jesus and to be people of Mercy who are visible in the world today. Help us to grow in personal prayer and to serve you and your people in collaboration with the Sisters of Mercy.

In a spirit of faith, we seek, with the Sisters, to share the gifts and talents you have given us and to discover anew how your loving compassion touches other's lives because of our availability and openness to them. We ask you, Catherine, to walk this journey of faith with us. 'Glory to God whose power working in us can do more than we can ask or imagine'. Amen.

Each member received the Symbol of the Mercy Associates