Mercy Week

Catherine McAuley
During Mercy Week 2023, GMercyU unveiled its statue of Catherine McAuley in celebration of the University's 75th anniversary.

Honoring Our Heritage

On Sept. 24, 1827, in Dublin, Ireland, Catherine McAuley founded a home to shelter and educate young girls. This house would be the foundation for the Sisters of Mercy — and for 17 U.S. colleges and universities, including ours.

Each September, we celebrate this heritage during Mercy Week to coincide with the Feast of Our Lady of Mercy.

A Weeklong Celebration

Mercy Week features a variety of educational and service-related programming that brings our campus community together, from inspirational films and engaging lectures to shared meals and lively discussions. We talk about current crises in our country and world, and think of ways the Mercy community can impact change. We also honor exceptional individuals at GMercyU for their commitment to service. Specific programming changes from year to year, but the Mercy message is always loud and clear.

Mercy Week 2024: September 22-28

Make Space for P.E.A.C.E.

("P.E.A.C.E." stands for Personal Peace, Earth Care, Anti-Racism, Community Care, End Violence.)
Sunday, September 22

Sigma Phi Sigma Induction Ceremony
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Griffinaerie 

Monday, September 23

Mercy Service Trips Fair
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: University Hall Rotunda

Tuesday, September 24

SNAP Blood Drive
Time: All day
Location: JBA Lobby 

Mercy Week Mass
Bishop Keith Chylinski, Rector, St. Charles Seminary will preside
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Griffinaerie (Waldron Student Center 2nd floor)

Mercy Week Service Project
Time: Immediately following Mercy Day Mass
Location: Griffinaerie

Wednesday, September 25

SNAP Blood Drive
Time: All day
Location: JBA Lobby 

“Grow Your Community” Faculty/Staff event
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Griffinaerie

Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Sponsored by SEM 118 The Psychology of Nonviolence

  • Resource Tables
    Time: 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
    Location: UHall Rotunda

  • Question-Persuade-Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Certification
    With Access Services and Hope 4 Tomorrow
    Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
    Location: University Hall W105

“UDL: A Framework to Respond to our Values”
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Join us for an in-depth exploration of the Sacredness of Creation framework — a Mercy-based approach that integrates Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) practices to create inclusive and meaningful educational experiences. This approach, of Carlow University, was developed through a collaborative faculty training intiative, the framework aims to enhance student engagement, retention, and a sense of belonging. We'll discuss the successes, challenges, and future directions of this unique pedagogy, and ways to effectively implement it in your teaching practice to foster a cuture of inclusive excellence.

 

Thursday, September 26

Carlow Roundtable Participant Presentation
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Assumption Hall 

UNV-101 Service Panel
Time: 3:00 p.m.

 

Friday, September 27

Blessing of Community Learning Garden
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Outside of Genuardi Hall

Mercy Tea and Authors
Time: 2:15 p.m.
Location: Keiss Library

Saturday, September 28

Red and Gold Day
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Outside of the Griffin Complex, Genuardi Pavilion


Pending Events: GMercyU Voter Registration Drive; Catherine McAuley’s story sharing with Dublin student pilgrims

We should be shining lamps,
giving light to all around us.

— Catherine McAuley