Hello Supporters of Mount Mercy,
The tradition began with Catherine McAuley who was born in
Dublin, Ireland, in 1778. In 1824 she used her inheritance from
an Irish couple to build a large House of Mercy on Baggot street
where she would work to educate underprivileged girls. To give
these efforts greater stability, Catherine and her co-workers
founded a new religious congregation where they professed their
vows as the first Sisters of Mercy. It is our calling and obligation
to continue this legacy today.
Although 200 years later, the struggles for families to provide a
quality education remains the same. Many wish to send their
daughters to a Catholic institution but simply do not have the
resources or means to support the effort. With rising tuition, the
amount is still not equivalent to what is necessary to educate
a student in this ever changing world. With increased costs in
technology and providing the highest quality of educational
materials to provide a futuristic approach to learning, many
families are in dire financial constraints and therefore do not
consider private education as an option.
However, in an effort to continue the mission of Catherine
McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy to provide opportunities
for families in need, Mount Mercy Academy relies on outside
sources to help support these efforts. Reaching out to
community partners, local businesses, securing sponsorships and
donations through alumni and beyond, it is imperative that these
efforts continue to sustain the very foundation in which Mercy
was built.
It is with sincere gratitude that the people like you help to
continue to support these efforts. Mercy girls for centuries
have been giving back to the community through service and leadership,
therefore we are asking for your support to be part of this circle of Mercy.
Donations to the Annual Fund also enable us to remain
competitive with other private schools and expand our
“Academies within the Academy” which are unique to a Mount
Mercy education. Additionally, we can leverage contributions from
the Annual Fund to secure outside funding from grants. The 2024-
2025 Annual Fund Campaign wraps up on June 30, 2025.
"The past four years at Mercy have been a time of learning,
growing, and striving for excellence in our classrooms,
communities, and homes. This school has greatly impacted my
studies, with unceasing motivation and support, rigorous courses,
and activities to fulfill and grow my interests. I am so grateful to
everyone who has helped to make an education like this possible
and available to all of the girls who are fortunate enough to attend
this Academy. I plan to take the skills I have learned at Mercy and
develop them in college and my career. Thank you for everything
you do in assisting with our school."
Isabelle Reaska ‘25
Your gift can be increased through your or your spouse’s Matching
Gift Program. Check with your employer to see if they will match
your gift to Mount Mercy. No goods or services were provided to
you by Mount Mercy Academy in whole or in part in exchange or in
consideration for your contribution.
May God bless you and your family.
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