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.
Planting Seeds for a Sustainable Future
See how our schools are making a difference and embracing the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concern for Earth in this new issue of Mercy Impact, celebrating Earth Day!
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Reflection by Sister Regina Ward, RSM Vocations to religious life and the priesthood is a topic many of our Mercy schools introduce to their students. Our understanding of vocation is so broad today, as we recognize that God calls each of us to many “vocations” that lead to a lifelong commitment of responding to God’s…
Educators Share the Blessings of Mercy Association
“A group of my colleagues were in formation to become Mercy Associates. Every month they’d return from their meetings so full of excitement and new ideas. I didn’t know what Mercy Association was, but I knew something special was going on!” Susan Smith, Associate Director for Leadership Formation for Mercy Education, shared this memory from…
Nomination Process Now Open for Sister Corinne Raven Mercy Education Leadership Award
The nomination process is now open for the Sister Corinne Raven Mercy Education Leadership Award. The award, established in 2022, was named for Sister Corinne Raven, RSM, a pillar of our Mercy Education community. This annual award recognizes one individual each year who has made a lasting impact on Mercy education and inspired others through…
“Put the Gun Down” — Mercy Students Speak Out Against Gun Violence
Just two months into 2024, over 2,200 people have died from gun violence in the United States, and there have been 55 mass shootings, defined as an incident in which four victims have been injured or killed (Gun Violence Archive). A 2023 study from the American Academy of Pediatrics found that firearm fatalities are now…
Mercy Education Board of Directors Announces New Chairperson, Welcomes New Member
The Mercy Education Board of Directors announced the appointment of Christine Basque Malloy as their new board chairperson effective July 1, 2024. The board also recently welcomed a new board member, Michael Truesdell, whose term began in February. Christine joined the Mercy Education board in 2020. She has served as chair of the governance committee…