Mercy Education created a four-week Advent resource for students based on the four canticles found in the nativity stories of the Gospel of Luke: the Song of Mary (Magnificat), the Song of Zechariah (Benedictus), the Song of the Angels (Glorificamus)…
The Catholic Church has designated November as Black Catholic History Month. As we celebrate the long history and proud heritage of Black Catholics, we are mindful of the unhealed wounds of systemic racism in our world. Racism, one of the…
National Vocation Awareness Week, celebrated November 6-12, 2022, is an annual week-long celebration to promote vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular…
Mercy Education System of the Americas announces with pride that 10 Mercy students across the United States have been named semifinalists for the 66th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Congratulations to: Martha Byrne – Mount Saint Mary Academy (Watchung, New…
For our Mercy community, National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15 to October 15, invites us to reflect on and celebrate the richness our Hispanic sisters and brothers bring to the tapestry of the United States. We are proud…
We know in our Mercy secondary schools, educating students on the Critical Concerns goes hand-in-hand with educating them on their potential to make an impact on these issues through their words, their actions and, when eligible, their votes. Reflective Voting…
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a push towards online learning, virtual meetings and gatherings. The identification of the first COVID -19 case in Jamaica in mid-March caused nationwide school closure, impacting all face-to-face learners in Jamaica. The Sisters of Mercy…
From the Sisters of Mercy - please note, several of these prayers are from the seasons of Lent or Easter and may need to be modified. A Prayer to Relieve Fears A Prayer to Ease Anxiety A Prayer for Uncertain…
Our Mercy Day 2020 prayer service is themed “Uncharted Lands, Uncharted Waters,” symbolic of the uncharted territory we find ourselves in at this time. It includes readings about Catherine McAuley and Frances Warde journeying to unfamiliar lands to serve those in…
In March when the COVID-19 pandemic started impacting our Mercy schools, we could scarcely have imagined that our beloved Mercy Day celebrations and traditions would be impacted. Our increased awareness of the deep wounds of systemic racism further challenges us…