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.
Why Presence Still Matters When We Can’t Fix a Thing
By Mary Ann Steutermann, Executive Director of Mission Effectiveness at Assumption High School (Louisville, Kentucky) A few years ago, I taught a confirmation prep class for eighth-graders at my parish. Naturally, I spent a good deal of time on the Works of Mercy, not only because I’m a Mercy educator, but also because I genuinely…
2026 Lenten Resources for Mercy Schools
As we prepare for the sacred season of Lent, we share the following resources for our Mercy school communities: The Sisters of Mercy will share reflections on the Stations of the Cross through Lent, beginning on Ash Wednesday (February 18, 2026). The Sisters of Mercy invite all members of our Mercy community to consider participating…
Celebrating the Class of 2025
Across the world, Mercy graduates from the Class of 2025 have been shaped by our Core Values and inspired to lead with compassion and courage. Watch: A Special Tribute to the Class of 2025 This uplifting video brings together moments from Mercy graduation ceremonies in Argentina, Belize, Guam, Honduras, Jamaica, the Philippines and the United…
Green Tips #12 – Develop an Eco-Action Plan
By Jason Giovannettone, Director of Climate and Sustainability for the Sisters of Mercy Step 3: Develop an Eco-Action Plan In our last Green Tips articles, we covered the first two steps that are essential towards improving your school’s overall environmental footprint: forming or expanding a green team and conducting a detailed audit. Based on the…
Mercy at the Heartbeat of Cristo Rey
By Father Christopher Calderón, S.J., President, Cristo Rey High School Sacramento At Cristo Rey High School Sacramento, our identity as a member of Mercy Education runs deeper than signage or tradition. It is the very heartbeat of our mission. Every day, in classrooms, offices, and corporate work sites across the city, we live out the…
Looking Back on 2025
As we approach the end of 2025, we pause to celebrate the many ways our Mercy Education community has lived out its mission this year. Here are just a few highlights that made this year memorable: Growing Together Our team added two new staff members, Mary Kate Becker and Tom Minneci, and we also welcomed two…