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.
“Mercy Without Borders” Inspires Action
Stories of faith, courage, and encounter filled the 2025 Mercy Education Conference, Mercy Without Borders. Grounded in Gospel values and our Mercy mission, the event offered educators an opportunity to reflect deeply on the realities of migration and the call to respond with faith in action. Participants left inspired to be bridges of hope in…
“Hope Does Not Disappoint”
Hope and Mercy are intertwined gifts of the Spirit, both inviting us to trust, to smile, and to act with compassion. Drawing inspiration from Pope Francis and Catherine McAuley, Sister Nancy Houlihan, RSM, reminds us that the Mercy charism calls us to live with “outrageous hope” – a hope that trusts in God’s Providence and…
Stories of Mercy Day 2025 — Wrapped in God’s Love
Across our Mercy schools, Mercy Day was celebrated with joy, creativity, and a deep sense of connection to our shared mission. The newest issue of Mercy Impact gathers these stories under the theme “The Cloak of Mercy: From Many Homes, One Mercy Family – Wrapped in God’s Love.” From vibrant liturgies and student-led service projects…
Green Tips #9 – Let the Leaves Lie, A Small Act of Mercy for Creation
For many of our Mercy schools in the United States, autumn means colorful leaves drifting onto school grounds. While leaf blowers may seem like the fastest solution, their convenience comes with serious costs: gas-powered blowers produce high emissions, destroy habitats where insects and pollinators shelter for the winter, create disruptive noise, and strip away the…
You’re Invited! Virtual New Leader Orientation
Are you new to Mercy school leadership, or simply looking for a fresh perspective on your ministry? Mercy Education’s New Leader Orientation Program offers engaging virtual sessions that provide insight, tools and inspiration for those serving as administrators and board chairs. Although the program is designed especially for new leaders, everyone is welcome to join…
Celebrating the Class of 2025: Highlights from U.S. Mercy High Schools
Mercy Education is delighted to share a new resource that celebrates the accomplishments of our graduates: a Class of 2025 Brag Sheet featuring highlights from all 27 U.S. Mercy high schools. Download the brag sheet here.