Mercyhurst to honor founder of Mercy Beyond Borders

Mar 9 2010 - 8:15pm
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Mercyhurst to honor founder of Mercy Beyond Borders

Tuesday, Mar 09 @ 8:15 pmCategory: Events

A Mercy sister who has dedicated her life to making the world a more welcoming place for refugees will receive Mercyhurst College’s Archbishop Oscar Romero Award for 2010 during a visit to Erie on March 9. Marilyn Lacey, RSM, founder and executive director of Mercy Beyond Borders, will deliver a free public lecture on Tuesday, March 9, at 8:15 p.m. in the college’s Walker Recital Hall. Mercyhurst presents the award annually to an individual “living the call of faith and justice in an extraordinary manner.” For more information, contact Dr. Thomas Forsthoefel, 824-2353

 Mercyhurst College, Erie PA