Mercedarian Missionaries

The Mercedarian Missionaries are a Catholic religious community founded in the 13th century, originally to help rescue Christians captured by enemies through ransom. Today, they focus on serving communities through education, spiritual support, and social outreach, especially among those in need or marginalized. They live a life dedicated to faith, compassion, and service, often working in areas like education, healthcare, and evangelization. Their mission is rooted in imitating Christ’s love by helping others spiritually and materially, emphasizing reconciliation, charity, and the promotion of human dignity.