Holy Week and Easter Reflections for the Mercy Community
“Then the angel said to the women in reply, ‘Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said. Come and see the place…
Feeling the Spirit
This is the second installment in the “Charism Corner” series that will appear monthly in Flash, written by Sister Regina Ward, RSM, Associate Director for Mission for Mercy Education. The series focuses on our Mercy charism and how we can…
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…
An Introduction to Charism
“Charism Corner” is a new series that will appear monthly in Flash, written by Sister Regina Ward, RSM, Associate Director for Mission for Mercy Education. The series focuses on our Mercy charism and how we can express it within our…
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…
Make Lent a Season of Mercy
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…
Celebrating 140 Years of Mercy in Belize
On January 14, 1883, seven Sisters of Mercy set sail for Belize to establish the first convent of their institute within the Tropics. They arrived in the country on the morning of January 20, and their work in the country…
Celebrating Black History Month
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…
First Look at the 2023 Mercy Education Conference
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:…
Compelled By Mercy
This week — January 29 - February 4, 2023 — our Mercy schools in the United States join in the celebration of Catholic Schools Week. One way all our schools express their Mercy Catholic identity is through the five Mercy…