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Mercy
education has a long and rich history. One finds its roots in Ireland in
the ministry of Catherine McAuley, the foundress of the Sisters of Mercy
and her co-workers. These works of Mercy established by Catherine and her
followers were marked by a special concern for the needs of the poor,
especially women and children.
Mercy education, faithful to the
tradition, continues to the present. This ministry has continued for
over 170 years. It is the work of Sisters of Mercy of the Institute
of the Sisters of Mercy and their co-ministers who extend the charism
of Catherine McAuley today.
Located in 20
states in the continental US, one territory and in 5 countries abroad,
Mercy schools, though geographically and culturally diverse, share a
common heritage, legacy and mission. Committed to meeting the current
needs of children, young women and men, Mercy secondary and elementary
education remains a vital component of the works of the Sisters of Mercy
and their co-ministers |
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