Applications Now Open for a Fully Funded Mercy Pilgrimage to Ireland

Last year, Mercy Education announced a new and transformative formation experience, In Catherine’s Boots: A Mercy Pilgrimage to Ireland. Thanks to the vision and generous support of our Board of Directors, we are delighted to offer this opportunity once again.

This fully funded pilgrimage will invite approximately 20 educators and staff members from Mercy Education schools to journey to Dublin, Ireland, the home of Catherine McAuley and the first House of Mercy.

Pilgrims will walk the streets where Catherine once walked, spending time at sites central to Mercy history while engaging in guided reflection, community prayer, and conversation.

This pilgrimage is open to heads of school, administrators, teachers and staff members who have at least four years of service in a Mercy school.

The pilgrimage will take place August 16-20, 2027, with travel on August 15 and 21.

Applications are due December 31, 2026. A limit of three applications per school will be accepted; you are asked to seek the support of your head of school before applying.

More information and application instructions are available here.