What is Mercy Week?

Through social, learning and reflective events, Mercy Week:

• Celebrates the heritage of Gwynedd-Mercy College and the Sisters of Mercy

• Recognizes acts of Mercy around the world (and the need for more)

• Acknowledges YOU, students, as future Distinguished Mercy Graduates.

 The 2011 Mercy Week theme is “Valuing Diversity - Deepening Community”

Monday, September 19

Mercy Tea

3 - 4:30 p.m.

Assumption Hall

Calling all tea lovers…help us to highlight our theme Valuing Diversity-Deepening Community as we celebrate our Mercy Heritage with our traditional “Mercy Tea”.

Do you have a special ritual involving tea within your native culture, ethnic background or family? We are looking for members of our community to share their rituals and stories during our annual Mercy Week tea.

Please click here to download a form to participate with a tea ritual or if you would just like to donate a special treat or baked good.

Tuesday, September 20

Dublin Pilgrimage Reflections

10 a.m., Julia Ball Auditorium
8 p.m., Merck Auditorium

Our Mercy student leaders will share their experiences from their trip to Ireland. Hear about the Conference for Young Mercy Leaders at Mercy International Center in Dublin and the future of Mercy.

Reflection Question

Wednesday, September 21

Academic Convocation
Common Hour, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Julia Ball Auditorium

The college community gathers for our annual Academic Convocation featuring guest speaker, Richard Madel, who will discuss valuing diversity in our lives as he presents “The First Lecture.”


Reflection Questions

Prayer for Peace
4 - 4:15 p.m.
Peace Pole

The College community will join with individuals, organizations and nations throughout the world in observation of The International Day of Peace, also known as the World Peace Day.

Thursday, September 22

C.A.R.E. Carnival
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

McAuley Center Breezeway

Participate in the inaugural event of the C.A.R.E. Team (Campus Alliance for Respect and Empowerment) as it partners with various student organizations on campus to expose students to social issues, equality and diversity.

Friday, September 23

Mercy Week Mass
11:30 a.m. Mass, Julia Ball Auditorium

Mercy Day marks the foundation of the Sisters of Mercy, celebrated around the globe. Join us as we celebrate the legacy of the first Sister of Mercy, Catherine McAuley. GMC wouldn’t exist without her!