Teachers of American history and Mercy school librarians may find an inspiring new resource in Courage & Compassion: Sisters of Mercy in the American Civil War, authored by Sister Paula Diann Marlin, RSM. This compelling book recounts the selfless service of…
Sister Mary Waskowiak, RSM, Founding Director of Casa de Misericordia in San Diego, California, warmly invites Mercy schools to plan a service learning experience with her ministry. Once a Mercy educator herself, Sister Mary now organizes experiences for college and…
Last June, Arise Adelante, a Mercy ministry in McAllen, Texas, hosted students from Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School (Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania), Mercy High School (Omaha, Nebraska) and Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School (Chicago, Illinois) for a transformative week of…
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…
Around the globe, schools came alive with joy, prayer, and action in celebration of Mercy Day. This year's theme—"For Peace the Whole World Through, What Am I Prepared to Do?"—challenged students and educators to think deeply about their role in…
Mercy International Association recently announced that the 2025 Young Mercy Leaders' Pilgrimage for secondary school students will take place July 1-4 at Mercy International Centre in Dublin, Ireland. They shared: "The Young Mercy Leaders’ Pilgrimage is an opportunity for second…
Over 280 Mercy educators gathered at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, on October 10-11, 2024, for the 42nd annual Mercy Education Conference. Under the theme “Cultivating Compassion, Nurturing Nonviolence,” the event empowered participants to discover inner peace, enabling…
We are thrilled to announce that Sr. Delores Hannon, RSM, has been honored with the 2024 Sister Corinne Raven Mercy Education Leadership Award. She accepted the award on October 10 at the 42nd annual Mercy Education Conference in Louisville, Kentucky…
Mercy Volunteer Corps commissioned their 2024 - 2025 Mercy Volunteers on August 10, 2024, at Mother Boniface Spirituality Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. These 11 new Mercy Volunteers include Micaela Deutsch, pictured on the left, a graduate of Our Lady of…
A new cycle of Mercy Education's New Leader Orientation Program launches in November. This virtual program for new school administrators and board chairs offers training and discussion on topics critical to leaders of Mercy Catholic schools. This year's offerings include:…