Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated in U.S. schools, May 8-12. 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…
Lent begins on February 22, Ash Wednesday. As you plan how to observe Lent within your school, classroom and home, we offer the following resources. Throughout the Lenten season, a series of reflections themed on the Spiritual Works of Mercy…
The month of February marks the celebration of Black History Month in the United States. The Center for Racial Justice in Education reminds us, "the histories, stories, and voices of Black people should be centered, honored, and uplifted in school…
It's a big year for the Mercy Education Conference! For only the second time in its 41-year history, the event will be held outside of the United States -- in Kingston, Jamaica. This location is integral to the conference theme:…
From the Mercy Justice Team: January 2023 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month in the United States. The International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking and the feast of St. Josephine Bahkita, the patroness of human trafficking survivors,…
“What kind of world do we want to leave to those who come after us, to children who are now growing up?” – Pope Francis, Laudato Si’ #160 The Mercy Justice Team has shared several new resources on Laudato Si’.…
On June 19, the United States celebrates Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, Black Independence Day or Jubilee Day. Juneteenth marks the day – June 19, 1865 – on which enslaved Africans in Galveston, Texas, learned from Union soldiers that…
Mercy Education schools are firmly rooted in the Gospel and in the charism of the Sisters of Mercy. What does this look like within the life of our schools? To name a few examples: service experiences, celebrations, prayer and sacramental…
Statement by the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Read full statement here. The Institute Leadership Team of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas strongly denounces the violence and disrespect exhibited on Wednesday, January 6, by…
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…