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.
Celebrating Eight Years of Mercy Education with a Renewed Mission
As Mercy Education marks its eighth anniversary, we are proud to share a renewed mission statement that affirms our purpose and clarifies our deep commitment to the Mercy Catholic schools we serve. Since our founding in 2017, Mercy Education has worked to unite and support schools in Argentina, Belize, Guam, Honduras, Jamaica, the Philippines and…
Mercy in Motion: Student Leaders Take Action on Immigration
From June 15–18, fifty high school students and faculty came together at the Conference of Mercy Student Leaders to explore the Mercy Critical Concern for Immigration. Held at St. Xavier University in Chicago and organized by the Mercy Education, the conference offered a unique opportunity for students to grow in leadership skills, deepen their understanding…
Green Tips #6 – Planes, Trains, or Automobiles?
Whether you’re planning a school trip, a family visit, or an upcoming holiday break, travel is often part of our lives. But how we travel matters, especially when it comes to caring for Earth, our common home. Every mode of transportation has a different environmental impact, and a major factor is the amount of greenhouse…
2025 Mercy Day Toolkit Now Available
Every year on September 24th, the global Mercy family—sisters, associates, companions, donors, staff, students, and more—comes together to celebrate Mercy Day, marking the 1827 opening of the first House of Mercy on Baggot Street in Dublin, Ireland. Our 2025 theme, The Cloak of Mercy: From Many Homes, One Mercy Family – Wrapped in God’s Love, invites us…
Scholarships Available for 2025 Mercy Education Conference
Mercy Education is pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships for educators from U.S. member schools to attend the 2025 Mercy Education Conference in Burlingame, California. Hosted by Mercy High School, Burlingame, the conference will take place October 9–10, 2025, with scholarship recipients traveling from October 8–11. Air travel to and from San Francisco…
Sneak Preview: Mercy Education Conference
Mercy Without Borders: Walking in Solidarity with Immigrants We are excited to share a first look at the 2025 Mercy Education Conference, taking place October 9–10 in Burlingame, California! Grounded in the Gospel and the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concerns, this year’s conference—Mercy Without Borders: Walking in Solidarity with Immigrants—calls school leaders and educators to…