In This New Year
On January 1 we celebrate not only the dawn of a new year, 2021, but also the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. We approach the new year mindful of all that we have learned during 2020 through months of…
12 Months of Mercy: 2021 Resource Guide for MESA Schools
This resource guide for Mercy schools includes dates and resource suggestions for Mercy celebrations, religious events and social justice observations throughout the year. With your help, our intention is that this remains a living document - we welcome your suggestions…
Resources on Critical Concern for Nonviolence
Mercy Education affirms the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concern for nonviolence: promoting peace in families, in communities, in businesses and among nations. The following resources are recommended to help students grow in their understanding of our Mercy Critical Concern for…
Resources on Critical Concern for Immigration
Mercy Education affirms the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concern for immigration: working to ensure the dignity of immigrants, refugees and victims of human trafficking and standing in solidarity with all who suffer oppression. The following resources are recommended to help…
Resources on Critical Concern for Earth
Mercy Education affirms the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concern for Earth: striving to act in harmony and interdependence with all of creation. The following resources are recommended to help students grow in their understanding of our Mercy Critical Concern for…
Resources on Critical Concern for Women
Mercy Education affirms the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concern for women: working for equality of women, celebrating their contributions, advocating for their rights and speaking out against gender discrimination in the Church and society. The following resources are recommended to…
MESA Board of Directors Announces Goal of Opening New Mercy School
The Mercy Education System of the Americas Board of Directors, in partnership with the Drexel Fund, is pleased to announce their goal of opening a new Mercy-sponsored career pathways high school for the 2022-2023 academic year. The high school, which…
A Prayer of Thanksgiving during the Pandemic
Printable Version God, our Creator, by your great love and mercy, you have lavished us with everything we need for our wholeness and holiness! Please listen to our prayer as we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. While…
Lead4Change Offers Free Leadership Curriculum for Students
Our Mercy schools are passionate in their commitment to “nurture highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve a vulnerable world” (MESA Mission Statement). The Lead4Change Student Leadership Program, a curriculum for grades 6-12 with a service learning framework,…
MESA Responds to the 2020 U.S. Election
Together as a Mercy education community, we pray for Joe Biden, who has been elected 46th president of the United States, and vice president-elect Kamala Harris, the first woman, the first Black woman and the first woman of South Asian…