to rescue others from modern types of
captivity, such as social, political, and
psychological forms. They work in jails,
marginal neighborhoods, among addicts, and
in hospitals. In the United States, the Order of
Mercy gives special emphasis to educational
and parish work.
The spiritual and communal life of
the friars include prayer, meditation, Holy
Mass, recreation, and apostolate. Their life
is based on the Rule of St. Augustine and the
Constitutions of the Order.
Overall, the Order of Mercy commits itself
to give testimony to the same Good News of
love and redemption that it has shown since
the beginning of its history.
The Sister Dulce Foundation, Inc.
Supporting the Cypress Springs Mercedarian Prayer Center
Did you know...
Through the mission and work of Sister
Dulce, we have all now become familiar
with the Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed
Sacrament. But did you know that there
are priests who also belong to the Order
of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy, or
Mercedarians?
The Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of
Mercy also called the Mercedarians, or Order
of Mercy, is an international community of
priests and brothers who live a life of prayer
and communal fraternity. In addition to the
vows of poverty, chastity and obedience,
their members take a special fourth vow to
give up their own selves for others whose
faith is in danger.
The Order, was founded in 1218 in Spain by St.
Peter Nolasco to redeem Christian captives from their
Muslim captors. The Order, which consists of 750
priests, exists today in 17 countries, including Spain,
Italy, Brazil, India, and the United States. In the U.S.,
its student house is in Philadelphia, and it also has
houses in New York, Florida, and Ohio.
Today, friars of the Order of Mercy continue
To schedule a meeting with Sister Dulce call:
225-752-8480.
Appointments are available
Mon. –Thurs. 8:30a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Closed on Fridays.
Please remember that appointments
are always required.
This Ministry is staffed solely with volunteer prayer partners and we ask
that you keep them in your prayers as they work with Sister Dulce.
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George O’Neal Road • Baton Rouge, LA 70817 • (225) 752-8480
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Father Michael, Sister Dulce,
Father Richard - Mercedarian
Priests visit Cypress Springs
Mercedarian Prayer Center
