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- ↑ "Misericordia opens home to care for elderly with disabilities". Chicago Tribune. 27 June 2016. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
- ↑ "Misericordia opens new drive-thru bakery and cafe". Chicago Catholic. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
- ↑ McDonald, Maia (2022-04-25). "Misericordia's Bakery And Cafe Opens Tuesday In West Ridge — And It's Got A Drive-Thru". Block Club Chicago. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
- ↑ https://laetare.nd.edu/recipients/#info2023
- ↑ https://www.nd.edu/stories/heart-of-mercy/
- ↑ https://www.misericordia.com/about/sr-rosemary-to-receive-laetare-medal/