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.
Gratitude
By María del Mar Peydro, Mercy Education Board of Directors Gratitude was the first word that came to mind when I thought about the Mercy charism. Gratitude, above all, to my parents, who chose Santa Ethnea School (a Mercy school in the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina), to partner with them in my education. Something…
A Minute of Mercy
This page will be updated weekly with brief prayers and reflections that can be read in about a minute and easily incorporated into morning announcements, classroom prayers, liturgies and other gatherings in your school communities. Our hope is to offer a simple way to pause, reflect, and deepen our shared commitment to the Mercy values…
Create a Saint Kateri Habitat
Vegetable gardens, milkweed, chicken coops – our Mercy schools engage in many creative and Earth-friendly practices to help students learn about stewardship and sustainability, hallmarks of the Mercy Critical Concern for Earth. These efforts can help your school earn distinction as a Saint Kateri Habitat. The program is named in honor of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha,…
Nine Mercy Schools Unite in Service at the Border
Shared by Sister Jennifer Wilson, RSM The Sisters of Mercy New Membership Team and Arise Adelante, a ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, hosted nine Mercy schools over two weeks in June. In total 92 students and 19 chaperones had the opportunity to learn about and serve alongside those living near the border. During the…
Join Us for the 2026 Mercy Education Conference
Uplifting Women’s Voices: Mercy Advocacy for Social Transformation Join Mercy educators from across the globe on October 8-9, 2026, at the Little Rock Marriott in Little Rock, Arkansas, for two days of learning, reflection, and collaboration. The event is hosted by Mount St. Mary Academy in Little Rock. This year’s Mercy Education Conference will explore…
Mission Formation Handbook for Mercy School Communities
Available in both English and Spanish, the handbook provides practical guidance, reflection opportunities, and formation resources to help school communities foster a deeper understanding of Mercy’s mission and charism. The resource includes content and tools focused on: Mission-centered hiring Onboarding for mission Ongoing mission formation for faculty and staff, boards, students and families Access the…