In November, We Remember
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…
New Resource: Mercy Voter Reflection Guide, Featuring the Critical Concerns
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…
Canonization and Catherine McAuley
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…
Suscipes for Students
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…
Kid-Friendly Poster Outlines the Critical Concerns for Younger Students
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…
Prayers for Teacher Appreciation Week
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mercy Day Resources
Every year on September 24th, sisters, associates, companions, donors, staff, students, and all in the global Mercy family are invited to celebrate the opening of the first House of Mercy, on Baggot Street in Dublin, Ireland, in 1827. We call…