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 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.
Charism and “Careful Instruction”
By Mary Kate Becker, Associate Director, Mercy Education “Nothing is more productive of good to society than the careful instruction of women.” – Catherine McAuley My spiritual director once told me, “We all stand on the shoulders of someone who gave us an opportunity.” Isn’t that a core aspect of our charism? I can almost…
Prayer Services for Mercy Leaders
Mercy Education staff are pleased to share a collection of prayer services inspired by Be As Shining Lamps. Each service is created to support leaders in our school communities and can be used as written or adapted to fit your setting. Whether in faculty gatherings, student meetings, parent groups, or retreats, these prayers offer meaningful…
Green Tips #8 – Lower Your Exposure to Microplastics
Green Tips is a monthly column featuring insights from Jason Giovannettone, Director of Climate & Sustainability for the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. This series will offer practical, actionable advice to help our schools embrace more eco-friendly practices, aligning with our commitment to the Mercy Critical Concern for Earth. As Mercy communities, we share…
Join Us for the 2025 Mercy Education Conference
Mercy Without Borders: Walking in Solidarity with Immigrants Migration touches every corner of our world, shaping communities and lives through journeys marked by hardship and hope. As Mercy educators, we are called to respond with courage, hospitality, and solidarity. This year’s Mercy Education Conference – October 9-10 in Burlingame, California – will bring us together…
One Mercy Family: A Journey of Leadership and Renewal at the 2025 Partners in Ministry Leadership Academy
On Monday, July 21, and Tuesday, July 22, Mercy Education’s Partners in Ministry Leadership Academy welcomed 51 educators and leaders representing 24 schools across Argentina, Honduras, Jamaica, and the United States. The conference opened at the very heart of the Mercy charism. Sister Sheila Carney, RSM, chairperson of the board at Mercy International Centre, offered…