In this issue, we share a reflection from the Board of the Directors written by Sr. Richard Mary Burke, R.S.M. and another one on the season from Sr. Lisa Griffith, Executive Director, Mercy Education System of the Americas. Also inside are updates on programs and services by Kim Baxter, an update by Sr. Regina Ward on the accreditation pilot, a student reflection by Anastasia Warner, and an interview with Board member David Levy.
Green Tips #15 – Sustainable Playground Equipment
By Jason Giovannettone, Director of Climate and Sustainability for the Sisters of Mercy In looking at potential future projects for your school’s eco-action plan, another example for daycare and preschool programs and elementary schools pertains to the sustainability of your school’s playground equipment. Did You Know? Playground equipment is typically made from non-recyclable plastics and…
Upcoming In‑Person Mercy Leadership Opportunities
This June and July, we invite members of our Mercy school communities to come together for two in-person gatherings designed to inspire leadership, deepen commitment to the Mercy mission, and encourage meaningful action. Empowering Student Leaders: Conference of Mercy Student Leaders June 21-24, 2026 | Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania Do you know students who…
Earth Day 2026 Resources
Each year on April 22, Earth Day invites us to recommit ourselves to caring for our common home. This global celebration is deeply rooted in our Catholic identity and Mercy charism and offers a powerful opportunity to engage students in faith-filled reflection, meaningful action, and hopeful leadership for our world. If your school is planning…
Trócaire: A New Mercy Retreat Experience
By Erin DaCosta, Director of Campus Ministry, Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall Being a Mercy Catholic school is a privilege, a true gift. We are part of a living tradition rooted in the story of Catherine McAuley and animated by the Mercy charism, a call to respond to the needs of our…
Green Tips #14 – School Project Example: Recycling Used Cooking Oil
By Jason Giovannettone, Director of Climate and Sustainability for the Sisters of Mercy February’s Green Tip focused on selecting a pilot project for your school’s eco-action plan. One example of such a project (more to come in future tips) would be to encourage your school to recycle their kitchen’s used cooking oil and grease. Did You…
Where Every Girl Belongs: Living Catherine McAuley’s Legacy of Mercy
Traci Smith, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Mercy High School, Farmington Hills, MI As my 6th year as the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) at Mercy High School in Farmington Hills, Michigan, comes to a close, I often return to Catherine McAuley’s words. Her vision was not abstract or sentimental; it…