Purpose-filled Quest to The Northwest

Purpose-filled Quest to The Northwest

Mercy Housing Northwest’s five founding communities have a long, rich legacy in the Northwest. In most cases, the communities themselves had to find their way to the Northwest and to the housing ministry.

Adrian Dominican Sisters
Adrian Dominican Sisters

  • Traces roots back to 1233 in Germany
  • Came to Aberdeen, WA in 1890 to set up a hospital for loggers and a school
  • Known as Edmonds Dominicans until 2003 and then joined Adrian Dominicans

Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary

  • Founded in Quebec in 1843
  • Main ministry was education, which brought them to NW 16 years after start.
  • Known in Seattle for numerous schools they founded

Sisters of Providence
Sisters of Providence

  • Founded in Montreal in 1843
  • Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart traveled to NW in 1856.
  • More than 30 hospitals, schools, and homes for orphans, the elderly and the sick followed.

Sisters of St. Dominic of Tacoma
Sisters of St. Dominic of Tacoma

  • Founded in 1216 in France
  • Main ministry was education.
  • Founded Marymount Military Academy, which eventually became a school until the 70s.

Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace
Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace

  • Founded in 1884 in Nottingham, England
  • Involved in housing ministry since the start.
  • Started first hospital in Bellingham, WA, which has grown into the multi-state PeaceHealth healthcare system.
  • Joined as Founding Community of Mercy Housing in 1992