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 Elementary Schools
Mercy Education is delighted to share a new resource: the Class of 2025 Brag Sheet, featuring highlights from U.S. Mercy elementary schools. This collection showcases the faith, service, and academic excellence that flourish in our Mercy classrooms and prepare students for success in high school and beyond. View and download the elementary school brag sheet…
“It Takes A Village!”
By Michelle Kovach, Director of Campus Ministry, Mount Saint Mary Academy (Watchung, New Jersey) “It takes a village” is a sentiment we’ve all heard, but perhaps rarely feel like it’s something we can call upon. So often it feels like we need to do everything ourselves or that asking for help is a sign of…
Mercy Education Featured in Sharing Mercy
We are honored that Mercy Education is featured in the Fall 2025 edition of Sharing Mercy, published by the Sisters of Mercy Institute Mission Advancement Office. This issue celebrates the Sisters of Mercy’s enduring legacy in education, with stories from several of our member schools: Colegio Santa Ethnea (Buenos Aires, Argentina), St. John Bosco Vocational Training…
Jamaica Needs Our Help
The needs across Jamaica are great. Our Mercy schools in Jamaica are in the process of cleanup and reopening following Hurricane Melissa. Thankfully, school buildings sustained minimal damage. However, many students, faculty, and staff have been impacted, with some living in areas that experienced severe devastation. In the spirit of Mercy, our school administrators there…
Green Tips #10 – Starting Your School’s Green Journey
By Jason Giovannettone, Director of Climate and Sustainability for the Sisters of Mercy Many of us want to make our schools more sustainable, but it can be hard to know where to start. In my next few editions of Green Tips, I will walk you through practical steps for assessing and improving your school’s environmental footprint…
“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…