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181 years ago today, our founder Catherine McAuley died in Dublin, Ireland.
Her legacy of Mercy now spans the globe and today we remember her and all of our sisters who have given their lives in service to God and their neighbor.
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"We are yours, O God, for time and eternity."
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The new educational complex at St. John Bosco Vocational Training Centre has been named in honor of Sister Susan Frazer, RSM. Here she reflects upon her 50 years of ministry in Jamaica and talks about new and forthcoming initiatives at St. John Bosco: buff.ly/3DxkBEQ
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What does it mean to be a Mercy student? This was the question posed to @MercyCTE students. Their answers will inspire you! Thanks @SistersofMercy for highlighting these compassionate young leaders on the blog! buff.ly/3FMX31v
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If you would like to help financially, please send donations to Mercy Education, clearly marked for “St. Catherine Academy in Belize.”
Last week we learned that St. Catherine Academy in Belize City sustained serious damages from #HurricaneLisa. The school shared: “In the midst of our challenges, we are thankful that no lives were lost. We can replace things, but lives are precious.”
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✨ We Exceeded Our Goal! ✨
With the generous participation of our Mercy Education community, we logged over 45,300 hours of service during Mercy Week celebrations in September. What does 45,300 hours of service look like? Find out here! buff.ly/3hd0DHC
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“We don’t have all the answers. But if we keep seeking Christ in those hard places, Christ will be with us to help.”
ICYMI: Our official summary of the 40th annual Mercy Education Conference is now available! buff.ly/3FG5Qlw
As we approach voting, @SistersofMercy Critical Concerns call us to participate actively, ensure that all members of our society have equal access to voting, and make decisions in a way that considers the Critical Concerns. Become an informed Mercy voter: buff.ly/3WvmytM
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Our official summary of the 40th annual Mercy Education Conference is available here! buff.ly/3FG5Qlw
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On All Souls Day, we pray for those who have departed this life in the hope of God's promised resurrection, especially the members of our families and our community who have died this past year.
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On All Saints Day, we give thanks to you, O God, for the holy women and men who have gone before us—especially Venerable Catherine McAuley who showed us the path of Mercy. May this great cloud of witnesses support and encourage us as we make our way to you. Amen.
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We're ready to begin! Welcome to the 2022 Mercy Education Conference at @FreedomCenter in Cincinnati!
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Mercy International Association @mercyworldwide recently announced programs and retreats for 2023! Mercy schools, check out the Mercy Education Pilgrimage, Jan 22-27 and the Young Mercy Leaders Pilgrimage: buff.ly/3ejdl6R
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A new YouTube Originals film with Pope Francis offers hope for our common home. For Mercy educators interested in screening the movie in their classrooms or as part of a school-wide event, lesson plans and more are available.
Learn more→ buff.ly/3STcDfq #LaudatoSiFilm
Can't wait to see many members of our Mercy Education family next week at the Mercy Education Conference, October 17-18 at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati. Visit their website to explore many excellent educational resources! buff.ly/3RYr29a
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Today is the #DayOfTheGirl!
Our Mercy schools carry on the legacy of Catherine McAuley and the @SistersofMercy: advocating for equal opportunities, speaking out against domestic violence and human trafficking, and addressing the impact of poverty on women and girls.
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Happy World Teacher's Day! Catherine McAuley’s vision of education carries on today, with one aim in mind: That each person might reach his or her full potential as one made in the image and likeness of God.
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On #WorldTeachersDay, we give thanks to God for all of the Mercy teachers that continue to carry on and pass down the charism of Mercy to students all around the world!
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Today, the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, marks the end of the #SeasonOfCreation. Let us always remember these words from Pope Francis about nature.
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On the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, we commemorate his extraordinary life and faithful witness and invite you to pray the Prayer of St. Francis with us:
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace
Where there is hatred, let me sow love
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“There is no path to peace. Peace is the path.” -Mahatma Gandhi
October 2 is the International Day of Nonviolence, celebrated on the birthday of Gandhi. Nonviolence is one of the Critical Concerns of @SistersofMercy. Explore our resources on nonviolence: buff.ly/3bgqXvO
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Happy Birthday, Catherine McAuley!
On this day in 1778, Catherine McAuley was born in Dublin, Ireland. Her rich legacy of Mercy now spans the globe and lives on 244 years after her birth.
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Happy Mercy Day 2022! All across the world students, faculty, staff and administrators are gathering for prayer and service. Take a few minutes out of your day and pray the Suscipe of Catherine McAuley with us.
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Tonight!!
Join the Mercy Education community for our annual Mercy Day prayer service, to be held via Zoom on Wednesday, September 21 at 6:30 pm ET. All are welcome to this bilingual event! Register here: buff.ly/3nvfIFD
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This Mercy Day we have a goal - to accrue 5 years of service (43,800 hours) in honor of the 5-year anniversary of Mercy Education. Our staff got the ball rolling with a morning of service supporting the horticultural therapy program at @Holy_AngelsNC! buff.ly/3nsQlTW
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Join the Mercy Education community for our annual Mercy Day prayer service, to be held via Zoom on Wednesday, September 21 at 6:30 pm ET. All are welcome to this bilingual event! Register here: buff.ly/3nvfIFD
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Our annual Mercy Day prayer service will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, September 21 at 6:30 pm ET. All are welcome to this bilingual event! Register here: buff.ly/3nvfIFD
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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.
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Mercy Day is just 10 days away. We celebrate Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy. Her vision of Mercy continues to inspire our Mercy Education community! Learn more about Catherine here: buff.ly/3jHe8gm
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One of our Core Values is Inspired By Faith. Our schools are grounded in their Catholic identity. Here's a fun example: Second-graders at Christ the Teacher Catholic School in Newark, Delaware celebrated the birth of Mary on September 8!
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@MerionMercy celebrated the missioning of new interim Head of School Marianne Grace during its opening Mass in the @SistersofMercy convent chapel. Representing Mercy Education was Nell Stetser, a class of 1985 alumna of the school.
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As a new academic year begins in many of our Mercy Education schools, we welcome new school leaders and assistant leaders! May the work they are about to undertake be blessed with grace and be a reflection of the mercy of our God.
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Two immersion delegations to the U.S.–Mexico border are being planned by the @SistersofMercy Institute Justice Team. Teachers, administrators, board members and parent leaders might consider taking part: buff.ly/3c5mnTN
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Registration is now open for the 2022 Mercy Education Conference, October 17-18, at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati. This year’s theme is: “Through the Lens of Mercy: An In-Depth Look at Racism.” Registration due Sept 15. buff.ly/3bZpsF5
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Check out the latest issue of our newsletter for an overview of upcoming events and new resources! buff.ly/3KzBGRl
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Catherine McAuley, founder of the @SistersofMercy, taught us that, "We can never say it is enough!" As our world continues to cry out for Mercy we invite you to “Celebrate with Service” on Mercy Day with us. Here’s how you can participate! buff.ly/3nsQlTW
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The Mercy Profile of the Graduate is a goal and guide to help Mercy students build an ethical and moral foundation that guides them through school and beyond. Here’s how it works: buff.ly/3poZYUu
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Registration is now open for the 2022 Mercy Education Conference, October 17-18, at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. This year’s theme is: “Through the Lens of Mercy: An In-Depth Look at Racism.” Learn more here: buff.ly/3bZpsF5
Logos! Service activities! Coloring pages! Reflections! Our Mercy Day toolkit will help your school "Celebrate with Service!" Join in our global project to accrue 5 years of service (43,800 hours), in honor of the 5-year anniversary of Mercy Education: buff.ly/3nsQlTW
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Sign up to receive weekly updates from Mercy Education including school updates, employment opportunities, classroom resources, news from the Sisters of Mercy and more! buff.ly/2rzH1DS
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Congratulations to our member school, Infant of Prague Catholic Nursery and Kindergarten (Mangilao, Guam) as they celebrate their 70th anniversary!
“One year ago, I could not imagine I would be here, shedding light on the sisterhood that has influenced my own path thus far. I can only hope that they are proud.”
150 Years of Mercy in Middletown - @MercyMiddletown!
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Congratulations to Mount St. Mary Academy in Little Rock, Arkansas on being voted the best private school in Arkansas Times’ Best of Arkansas 2022.
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Orientation is taking place this week at School of Saint John the Baptist in the Philippines ahead of the start of school of August 8. Eager for a return to in-person learning, they’ve shared photos of the many ways they are ensuring the safety of students.
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Congratulations! 10 students at Muffles College High School in Orange Walk Town, Belize have been awarded full scholarships from the Pathlight Orange Walk Resource Center!
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In May 2022, @MercyMiddletown celebrated the 150th anniversary of the arrival of seven @SistersofMercy from Ireland to Middletown in 1872. Librarian Christina D'Amico reflects on anniversary and how the school community came together to celebrate: buff.ly/3Bug2eY
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Congratulations to ministry grant recipients, new Critical Concerns resources + highlights from @MercyAcademyJag and @SBANashville -- all in our new edition of Flash!
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From July 25-26, leaders throughout the Mercy Education world are gathering in Belmont, North Carolina, for Partners in Ministry Leadership Academy. Approximately 40 participants are attending from 26 member schools in Argentina, Belize, Honduras, Jamaica and the United States!
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Are you joining our Mercy Day service extravaganza? The call to service for our five-year anniversary is rooted in the charism of Mercy and in our Mercy Education Core Values! buff.ly/3nsQlTW
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Read the latest issue of Mercy Impact, highlighting exceptional activities and accomplishments from our schools: buff.ly/3uvylvS
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