Mercy Ministries of Laredo

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And improve more lives.

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Mercy Health Foundation Mercy Ministries of Laredo

We are always creating ways to help better the lives of people in the community.
Check back soon for upcoming events.

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Grateful Patients Give Back

Donations to our Grateful Families program can change the lives of Mercy patients and the co-workers who care for them. 

FEATURED

Grateful Patients Give Back

Donations to our Grateful Families program can change the lives of Mercy patients and the co-workers who care for them. 

See what we've accomplished in the past 5 years

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Over $183,000 in scholarships to individuals seeking a career in health care

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Over $708,000 has provided early diagnostics and support for patients during their cancer journey

Who We Are

If you have any questions or would like more information about how your donations will be utilized in your community, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Diana Granados at Diana.Granados@mercy.net or call 956.721.7408.

When a young Irish woman named Catherine McAuley received an unexpected inheritance, she gave thanks to God and her benefactor. Catherine used those funds to open the first House of Mercy, serving impoverished women and children in Dublin. In early 1875, the Sisters of Mercy came to the South Texas town of Indianola. Only a few months later, a severe tropical storm destroyed the town, and the Sisters were forced to relocate to Refugio, Texas.

In 1894, the motherhouse for Sisters of Mercy of South Texas was moved from Refugio to Laredo, under the leadership of Mother Mary Clare O’Connell. Along with another Sister and a postulant, Mother Mary Clare established Laredo’s first hospital, a 12-bed facility, which launched the Sisters of Mercy to engage in acute care/hospital ministry for close to 110 years in Laredo, TX. The Sisters taught at many public and parochial schools in South Texas. They also established two nursing schools, a school of radiology technology and laboratory technology. 

Today, Mercy Ministries of Laredo is a continuation of the works of mercy begun by the Sisters of Mercy in the late 1800s. This community outreach ministry includes two distinct entities: Mercy Clinic, a primary care clinic, and Casa de Misericordia, a domestic violence shelter and education center.

Our Focus

Mercy Clinic provides primary health care services to low income residents of Webb County. Mercy’s healthcare team focuses on education, prevention, and early detection. Management of chronic illness is the hallmark of Mercy clinic. Patients are coached to be advocates of their own health and wellness.

Casa de Misericordia (Casa), the only domestic violence shelter within an 80-mile radius, is a 24/7 operation committed to the well-being of those trapped in the web of family violence/abuse. Emotional and psychological trauma takes time and commitment to heal. That is why Casa’s focus is helping survivors reclaim their lives through comprehensive, holistic services and consistent long-term support.

For over 125 years, the Sisters of Mercy have continuously cared for the people of Laredo and the surrounding area. Your generous donations help Mercy Ministries of Laredo continue to minister to those entrusted to our care for years to come.

Mercy Clinic is an Integrated Behavioral Health Primary Care clinic. Services include:

• General Medicine for adults

• Women Wellness Exams

• Men’s Wellness Exams

• Counseling services by LPCs (Licensed Professional Counselors)

• Dental services for established patients

• Chronic illness management

• Medication assistance

• Social services and case management

• Outreach and mobile clinic

• Patient education, e.g. nutrition, physical activity, “know your medications”

• Specialty medical referrals when indicated

Casa de Misericordia is a domestic violence shelter available 24 hours a day.

Services include:

• 24/hr Domestic Violence Hotline -1877-SU-Casa-2 (1-877-782-2822) or (956) 712-9590

• Community information and referral system

• Counseling and support groups for adults, children & adolescents

• Legal advocacy

• Educational and Life Skill classes

• Community education and primary prevention

• Social services and case management for clients

Upcoming Events

There are no current events at this time. Please check back soon for updates!

Mercy Ministries of Laredo Staff

Elizabeth Casso

President

Diana Granados

Director of Development

Fernandina Martinez

Director of Primary Health Service

Maria Elena Arambula

Casa de Misericordia Shelter Administrator / Grants Manager

Karen Martinez

Shelter Manager / Data Specialist

Nelly Uribe

Fiscal Manager

Sister Rosemary Welsh, RSM

Director of Clinic Outreach & Education, Executive Director Casa de Misericordia

Contact Mercy Health Foundation
Mercy Ministries of Laredo

Mercy Ministries of Laredo
2500 Zacatecas St, 
Laredo, TX 78046

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