On November 21, 2025, Pope Leo XIV made history by joining young people from across the United States for the first-ever live Digital Encounter during the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC). This groundbreaking dialogue invited teens to dialogue with our…
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,…
With the passing of Pope Francis, our Church enters a time of reflection, prayer and tradition. As we honor his remarkable life and legacy, we also accompany the Church in the sacred process of electing a new pope. For many…
On November 11 we commemorate the death of Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, who passed on this day in 1841. The anniversary of her passing is a time to reflect on the impact she made and to…
Are you ready for election day? The Sisters of Mercy Justice Team recently published their Voter Reflection Guide, a nonpartisan, educational resource based on the Critical Concerns for the purpose of increasing civic participation. Please note, this resource was designed with students…
Our own Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy, is on a journey to canonization - the process of being named a saint of the Catholic Church. Being declared a saint is a long, serious and complicated process. Catherine…
Perhaps the best known prayer of Catherine McAuley is one she called her Suscipe. Have you heard there are special versions for young students? Thank you to Sister Mary Kay Eichman, RSM, for the beautiful graphic illustrating the prayer. For…
We are happy to announce that the Critical Concerns poster, ubiquitous in Mercy classrooms across the world, is now available in a child-friendly version geared for students in Pre-K through elementary school. The poster features shorter, simplified explanations to help…
Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated in U.S. schools in May. Quoting Catherine McAuley, we ask for God’s blessing upon our schools’ faculty: “May He bless and protect you, and make you the instrument of His glory!” Prayers From Mercy High…
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…