Mission

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STUDENTS TOUR MERCY CENTER In celebration of National Catholic Sisters Week in March, the Sisters of Mercy opened their Convent doors to Mercy Religion classes for a guided tour. Sr. Judy Carle, Sr. Judy Cannon, Sr. Bernie, Sr. Jean, Sr. Ellen and Sr. Joan Marie took the girls through the chapel, convent, and even an unoccupied bedroom for a glimpse into the physical and spiritual lives of the Sisters. The experience was meant to help students understand what being a Sister of Mercy was all about and how they answer the call to serve. Sr. Ellen pointed out meaningful spaces, Icons, and art, telling the students that, "We surround ourselves with beauty because it opens our hearts and minds to God, ourselves and one another ."

LA YOUTH DAY Annually, Mercy students and Campus Ministry participate in LA Youth Day. The 2019 Religious Education Congress was planned b y young people, for young people, and our students joined more than 12,000 other teens to experience speakers, music, liturgy, and prayer. They attended two workshops - one held by Roy Petitfils, a Catholic author, speaker, and psychotherapist on the topic of stress and adolescence. In the second, Doug Tooke, a leader in youth ministry training, spoke about living an authentic life in Christ, and encouraged Mercy students to participate enthusiastically in their faith. The group also celebrated mass in the Anaheim Arena with Archbishop Gomez.

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY A Critical Concern of the Sisters of Mercy, the topic of Women naturally permeates our academic, spiritual, and campus life discussions. Every day we celebrate the accomplishments of women and girls, but on International Women’s Day (March 8), Mercy took time to reflect on the women who have influenced us personally. From mothers and grandmothers to artists, a thletes, and of course Catherine McAuley, students expressed gratitude and appreciation for the great women who inspire them.

“My f avorite female athlete is Kerri Walsh Jennings, an Olympic Beach Volleyball player that I admire because of her drive and her passion for the sport.” —Alister Borabo ‘19

“I admire my mom because she is strong and independent.” —Rinske Bolander ‘22

“My favorite photographer is Diane Arbus because she is inspirational in her work and took captivating photos of people who are often unnoticed.” —Emily Agler ‘22

“ A woman who inspires me is Serena Williams because of her drive and passion to do what she thinks is right” —CK Loeffler Malatesta ‘21

“There are a lot of women who inspire me but especially my grandma - she has always been special to me and always motivated me to work harder.” —Evelyn Walter ‘21

CAMPUS SERVICE PROJECT Over the summer, students helped Science Teacher Jennifer Lambdin construct a milkweed garden box to benefit monarch butterflies. The monarch butterfly population is in steep decline, and in following

with the Sisters of Mercy’s Critical Concern of Earth, the patches of milkweed will provide them with food during their annual migrations.