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(Prayer requests are uploaded daily, Monday – Friday at 9:00 AM NYC Time.)

  • Monday, November 20, 2023

    Please keep Frank in your prayers as he is experiencing many heath issues and is hospitalized. Also his wife Susan as she supports him.  Thank you, Marie Eberhard Moran.

    Please pray for the peaceful repose of my niece-in-law, Sandy Lozier & all the family. Sandy died at 11:30 this morning.  Thank you, Jane Winterson.

    Ken Sheets fell from a tree and now may be paralyzed. Please pray that he may be able to recover fully. Thank you, Paulanne Diebold.

    Carol Dawson has just been diagnosed with a terrible form of dementia (CJD), previously known as Mad Cow Disease. It affects ability to walk and talk, and progresses rapidly. Death usually results within a year or less following diagnosis. Please pray for Carol, her husband George and the family.  Thank you, Paulanne Diebold.

    Ann and Andrew have serious medical issues and are asking for our prayers. Thank you so much, Tina Geiger.

    For the family of a Mercy High School, Farmington Hills, MI alumna whose younger brother was in a terrible car accident on Friday night and his best friend was killed on impact. Her brother is in the hospital with critical injuries. The families are feverishly praying but asked for the help of the Mercy community.  Thank you, Mary MacDonald.

    Please pray for a young mother Megan Butler battling cancer.  She has four young children.   Megan is the daughter of a friend of Sister Cheryl Erb.

  • Friday, November 17, 2023

    There are no prayer requests for today.

  • Thursday, November 16, 2023

    Ted Elsesser just had surgery to remove his bladder and prostate, following months of chemo. Pray that he may heal without complications and become comfortable with the permanent ostomy.  Thank you, Paulanne Diebold.

  • Wednesday, November 15, 2023

    There are no prayer requests for today.

  • Tuesday, November 14, 2023

    Please pray for John Bender, 70, who died suddenly in Baltimore last week.  John was the brother of Sue Weetenkamp RSM, Baltimore MD.

  • Monday, November 13, 2023

    There are no prayer requests for today.

  • Friday, November 10, 2023

    Please pray for Sister Eileen Mary Pistor, Nashville, TN, who is hospitalized with pneumonia.  Thank you, Paulanne Diebold.

    Please pray for a peaceful journey for Sr. Pius Fagan, OP, who has been struggling with multiple health issues since August and is currently in ICU.  Thank you, Marilynn Wittenauer.

  • Thursday, November 9, 2023

    Please keep my husband and my mother in your prayers for strength. Thank you, Nanette.

  • Wednesday, November 8, 2023

    Please pray for Cynthia Sartor, who has been dealing with multiple health issues in recent months. Recently she was diagnosed with Factor V Leiden, resulting in blood clots in her lungs, and also with stage three kidney cancer. Today she made the decision to stop all treatment and will be transferred to a nursing home in the next couple of days. She is most appreciative of your prayerful support through these difficult days.  Thank you, Pam Romanelli, Companion in Mercy.

  • Tuesday, November 7, 2023

    Wesly, a nephew of a staff member, Sherry, is in the Ukraine with Vision Fund – the microfinance subsidiary of World Vision. Pray for his safety and the success of his mission.