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<channel><title><![CDATA[The Society of Mercy - News]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.ssmercy.org/news]]></link><description><![CDATA[News]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:57:56 -0700</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas Message]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.ssmercy.org/news/christmas-message6618815]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.ssmercy.org/news/christmas-message6618815#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:38:23 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Notices]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssmercy.org/news/christmas-message6618815</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/LQeDiuYidq0?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Society Gathering]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.ssmercy.org/news/society-gathering]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.ssmercy.org/news/society-gathering#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 04:21:58 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Meetings]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssmercy.org/news/society-gathering</guid><description><![CDATA[ (function(jQuery) {function init() { window.wSlideshow && window.wSlideshow.render({elementID:"955806938410669560",nav:"none",navLocation:"bottom",captionLocation:"bottom",transition:"fade",autoplay:"1",speed:"3",aspectRatio:"auto",showControls:"true",randomStart:"false",images:[{"url":"2\/1\/9\/6\/21962632\/img-2562.jpg","width":"800","height":"534"},{"url":"2\/1\/9\/6\/21962632\/s3a0925.jpg","width":"800","height":"534"},{"url":"2\/1\/9\/6\/21962632\/s3a0906.jpg","width":"800","height":"534"} [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div> <div id='955806938410669560-slideshow'></div> <div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font color="#626262">The clergy of the Society gathered August 14&ndash;16, 2025, for the quadrennial General Chapter, a time of prayer and fraternity. Members joined together to discuss matters of ecclesiology and mission while also enjoying fellowship together.<br /><br />During the Chapter, elections were held. The Very Rev. Dan Storrs, SSM, was re-elected as Vicar General. The Very Revs. Daniel Minnucci, SSM, and George Ontko, SSM, were chosen to serve as Consultors.<br /><br />A highlight of the gathering was the solemn blessing of the image of the Mother of Unfailing Mercy. Copies of the holy icon were distributed among members to share in their ministries and with those they serve.<br /><br />Even as the community celebrated, participants expressed sorrow for those unable to attend the Chapter. Gratefully, video conference software allowed some of our members to still participate.</font></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement on the Death of Pope Francis]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.ssmercy.org/news/statement-on-the-death-of-pope-francis]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.ssmercy.org/news/statement-on-the-death-of-pope-francis#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:46:51 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Statements]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssmercy.org/news/statement-on-the-death-of-pope-francis</guid><description><![CDATA[We mourn the passing of Pope Francis and give thanks for his life and ministry. Pope Francis' focus on mercy was an inspiration for many, and reminded the faithful of God's love for them. His compassionate witness gave hope, especially to the poor whom he loved greatly. We pray for our Roman Catholic sisters and brothers as they grieve, as well as for those organizing and overseeing the transition. May Pope Francis rest in peace and rise in glory. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">We mourn the passing of Pope Francis and give thanks for his life and ministry. Pope Francis' focus on mercy was an inspiration for many, and reminded the faithful of God's love for them. His compassionate witness gave hope, especially to the poor whom he loved greatly. We pray for our Roman Catholic sisters and brothers as they grieve, as well as for those organizing and overseeing the transition. May Pope Francis rest in peace and rise in glory.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Misericordiae is Out!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.ssmercy.org/news/misericordiae-is-out9202681]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.ssmercy.org/news/misericordiae-is-out9202681#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 02:31:29 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssmercy.org/news/misericordiae-is-out9202681</guid><description><![CDATA[Click here to read the most recent issue of Misericordiae, Spring/Summer, 2023. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Click here to read the most recent issue of Misericordiae, Spring/Summer, 2023.<br></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easter Pastoral Message]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.ssmercy.org/news/easter-pastoral-message9189673]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.ssmercy.org/news/easter-pastoral-message9189673#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2023 03:38:17 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssmercy.org/news/easter-pastoral-message9189673</guid><description><![CDATA[ [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div id="732705643675666079" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/t0pWVmI5YOg" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banns of Ordination]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.ssmercy.org/news/banns-of-ordination3641264]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.ssmercy.org/news/banns-of-ordination3641264#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 20:54:35 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Notices]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssmercy.org/news/banns-of-ordination3641264</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.ssmercy.org/uploads/2/1/9/6/21962632/cornett-notice_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Condolences on the Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.ssmercy.org/news/condolences-on-the-death-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.ssmercy.org/news/condolences-on-the-death-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2022 15:01:45 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Statements]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssmercy.org/news/condolences-on-the-death-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi</guid><description><![CDATA[       It is with great sorrow that I learned of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. The Pope Emeritus was born and grew up in some of the most turbulent years of the twentieth century. Despite this, he fostered a life of prayer that would be consistent throughout his life. The Pope Emeritus channeled his God-given gifts into writing, and the Church universal gives thanks for his extensive theological writings.While differences set us apart, the Society of Mercy and the Old Roman Catholic C [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-medium " style="padding-top:5px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:10px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.ssmercy.org/uploads/2/1/9/6/21962632/published/benedict-xvi-blessing-1.jpg?1672500194" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">It is with great sorrow that I learned of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. The Pope Emeritus was born and grew up in some of the most turbulent years of the twentieth century. Despite this, he fostered a life of prayer that would be consistent throughout his life. The Pope Emeritus channeled his God-given gifts into writing, and the Church universal gives thanks for his extensive theological writings.<br /><br />While differences set us apart, the Society of Mercy and the Old Roman Catholic Church maintain filial devotion to the Papal office and its holders. I ask our members to join with me in praying for the repose of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's soul and for the current Holy Father, Pope Francis, as he mourns his predecessor.<br /><br />+William<br />Superior General - The Priestly Society of Mercy<br />Archbishop-Metropolitan - The Old Roman Catholic Church<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas Pastoral Message]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.ssmercy.org/news/christmas-pastoral-message]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.ssmercy.org/news/christmas-pastoral-message#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Pastoral Letter]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssmercy.org/news/christmas-pastoral-message</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/_rT-5w4TCPY?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Misericordiae is Out]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.ssmercy.org/news/misericordiae-is-out9630808]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.ssmercy.org/news/misericordiae-is-out9630808#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 21:10:50 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssmercy.org/news/misericordiae-is-out9630808</guid><description><![CDATA[Click here to read the Fall/Winter edition of Misericordiae. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Click <a href="https://www.ssmercy.org/uploads/2/1/9/6/21962632/newsletter_2022_ii.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> to read the Fall/Winter edition of Misericordiae.<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Misericordiae is Out]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.ssmercy.org/news/misericordiae-is-out6775812]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.ssmercy.org/news/misericordiae-is-out6775812#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 02:15:04 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssmercy.org/news/misericordiae-is-out6775812</guid><description><![CDATA[Click here to view the Spring/Summer edition of Misericordiae. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Click <a href="https://www.ssmercy.org/uploads/2/1/9/6/21962632/newsletter_2022_i.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> to view the Spring/Summer edition of Misericordiae.<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>