Every year on September 24th, the global Mercy family—sisters, associates, companions, donors, staff, students, and more—comes together to celebrate Mercy Day, marking the 1827 opening of the first House of Mercy on Baggot Street in Dublin, Ireland. This year’s Mercy Day…
The English and Social Studies Curriculum Guides for the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concerns offer educators a comprehensive set of resources for teaching about women, nonviolence, immigration, racism, and Earth through the lens of Mercy’s mission and Catholic social teaching…
In a world marked by increasing complexity and division, the vocation of Mercy education calls us to form students who think critically, respond compassionately, and act with courage. Rooted in the Mercy charism and our Catholic tradition, our schools accompany…
As we prepare for the sacred season of Lent, we share the following resources for our Mercy school communities: The Sisters of Mercy will share reflections on the Stations of the Cross through Lent, beginning on Ash Wednesday (February 18,…
We are delighted to share a meaningful video resource from Carlow University that offers a glimpse into Catherine McAuley’s original House of Mercy in Dublin, today the Mercy International Centre. Your tour guide, Sister Sheila Carney, RSM, reflects on Catherine’s…
With the passing of Pope Francis, our Church enters a time of reflection, prayer and tradition. As we honor his remarkable life and legacy, we also accompany the Church in the sacred process of electing a new pope. For many…
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…
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…
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…
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…