A Catholic charitable work dedicated to the lived practice of the Fourteen Works of Mercy
Divine Mercies, Inc. exists to carry out works of mercy through concrete expressions of charity, serving those in need with reverence for human dignity and fidelity to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Divine Mercies, Inc. is a Catholic charitable organization established to carry out the Fourteen Works of Mercy as traditionally understood and practiced by the Catholic Church.
Our work is rooted in the Gospel imperative to serve Christ in the poor, the sick, the homeless, and the forgotten. We seek to provide not only material relief but spiritual accompaniment, creating environments of care, prayer, and human dignity.
Through housing, hospitality, elder care, and pastoral support, we aim to embody mercy in tangible, lived expressions of charity—particularly in service to those who have consecrated their lives in vowed poverty and religious dedication.
"I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me." — Matthew 25:35
The foundation of all our charitable action, as given to us by Christ and handed down through the tradition of the Church.
To feed the hungry
To give drink to the thirsty
To clothe the naked
To shelter the homeless
To visit the sick
To visit the imprisoned
To bury the dead
To instruct the ignorant
To counsel the doubtful
To admonish the sinner
To bear wrongs patiently
To forgive offenses willingly
To comfort the afflicted
To pray for the living and the dead
We seek to create environments where the works of mercy are lived: places of shelter, healing, prayer, and reverence for the dignity of every person.
We focus on capital projects and residential environments that provide not only shelter but a home—spaces designed with care, quiet, and respect for those in need of stability and peace.
Our work includes environments of healing and companionship for the sick, the infirm, and the aged—particularly those who have lived lives of service and now require care in their final years.
We integrate prayer, pastoral support, and the sacramental life of the Church into all our charitable works, recognizing that the care of souls is inseparable from the care of bodies.
We hold a special concern for women religious who have lived lives of vowed poverty and dedication, offering support, housing, and reverence for their witness of faith.
Sr. Mary John Burke, S.R.C.M.
1922–2010
Divine Mercies, Inc. holds in prayerful remembrance the life and witness of Sr. Mary John Burke, a member of the Sisters of Reparation of the Congregation of Mary, who exemplified fidelity, service, and charity throughout her religious life.
Sr. Mary John devoted herself to the education of children, the care of the poor, and the contemplative life of prayer. Her witness of mercy, humility, and devotion has inspired those who knew her and continues to bear fruit in the work of this organization.
Divine Mercies, Inc. is prayerfully discerning the possibility of serving as petitioner for the Cause of Canonization of Sr. Mary John Burke, S.R.C.M., under the guidance and authority of the Catholic Church. This discernment involves investigation, consultation with ecclesiastical authority, and respect for the proper canonical processes that govern such causes.
All matters pertaining to the recognition of sanctity remain subject at all times to the judgment and authority of the Catholic Church. Nothing stated here is intended to anticipate or presume the decision of competent ecclesiastical authority.
Divine Mercies, Inc. is committed to the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and integrity in the stewardship of all charitable resources entrusted to us.
We recognize that donors, benefactors, and the faithful place their trust in our work, and we honor that trust through careful oversight, proper governance, and reverence for charitable purpose.
Our operations are guided by the principles of Catholic social teaching, civil charitable regulations, and a commitment to the common good. All financial activities are conducted with transparency and in accordance with applicable legal and ecclesiastical standards.
Proper oversight and fiduciary responsibility
Adherence to Catholic principles and civil law
Fidelity to mission and donor intent
We invite your prayers, your counsel, and your support as we seek to carry out this work with faithfulness and humility.
If you feel called to assist in the works of mercy—whether through financial support, collaboration, or simply holding this mission in prayer—we would be grateful to hear from you.
All charitable gifts are received with reverence and applied with care to the mission for which they are given.
May the Lord bless and keep you.
May His face shine upon you and give you peace.