The Sisters of Mercy have been in Orpington for over a century. Currently there are four sisters, all of whom are Irish, aged between 50 and 87, living in the convent in Bishop Butt Close, just around the corner from Holy Innocents'. They are active in our Parish in prayer and other capacities including visiting the sick and housebound and in the Consolation Group.
Their order is active in Kenya, Peru, England and Wales
One important task is the operation of a clinic and school in Kenya. Sister Vincent Finnerty is responsible for them and receives support from the Orpington Sisters of Mercy.
Masses are held in the Convent chapel at 8.00 am on Wednesdays. This is attended by a very small number of parishioners and in particular by the families of those for whom a Mass is being said. The life of the Sisters is especially prayerful with private prayers made individually each morning and night, as well as communal prayers at 8.00 am and 5.30 pm.
Tel: 01689 832999