Planting Seeds for a Sustainable Future
See how our schools are making a difference and embracing the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concern for Earth in this new issue of Mercy Impact, celebrating Earth Day!
“Put the Gun Down” — Mercy Students Speak Out Against Gun Violence
Just two months into 2024, over 2,200 people have died from gun violence in the United States, and there have been 55 mass shootings, defined as an incident in which four victims have been injured or killed (Gun Violence Archive)…
Join the Mercy Education Earth Challenge
In December 2021, the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas enrolled in the Vatican’s Laudato Si’ Action Platform, a commitment to join the worldwide Catholic community in responding to Pope Francis’ appeal to participate in a seven-year journey toward sustainability…
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Advent begins this Sunday, December 3. In this season of light we pray for those who wait in darkness, particularly those impacted by terror and violence in Gaza, Israel and Ukraine. We invite you to explore the following resources to…
Care for Creation the Focus of 41st Annual Mercy Education Conference in Kingston
With a wave of the Jamaican flag and Bob Marley’s “One Love” resounding through the room, Kimberly Baxter, Associate Director for Programs and Services for Mercy Education, opened the 41st annual Mercy Education Conference, held October 12-13, 2023, in Kingston,…
2023 Mercy Education Conference – Digital Exposition
Mercy educators inspire and learn from one another! The 2023 Mercy Education Conference offered participants the opportunity to access projects and lesson plans from around the globe that connect to Earth and Care for Creation. Thank you to everyone who…
Sisters of Mercy Announce Service Experience for High School Students at the U.S.-Mexico Border, June 15-22
“I was a stranger and you welcomed me” (Matthew 25:35). The Sisters of Mercy New Membership Team has announced a new weeklong service experience at the U.S.-Mexico border for students at Mercy high schools, rooted in our Critical Concern for…
Curriculum Guides on Extractives and Nonviolence
Two new curriculum guides focusing on the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy are now available for Mercy educators on the topics of extractivism and nonviolence. These guides are best suited for secondary school classrooms and include content that can be applied…
DEI Practitioners to Gather April 24-25 in Chicago
April 24-25, 2023, Mercy Education is pleased to offer as a resource to our schools an in-person meeting for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practitioners and school administrators at Sisters of Mercy Hall in Chicago, Illinois, hosted by Mother McAuley Liberal…
Upcoming Border Immersion Opportunities from Mercy Justice Team
Two immersion delegations to the U.S.–Mexico border are being planned by the Mercy Justice Team for which the broad Mercy family is invited to consider participation. Teachers, administrators, board members and parent leaders might consider taking part in one of…