Mount Mercy University will pause to reflect on the institution's unique Mercy heritage during Mercy and Mission week Sept. 21 - 27.
As part of the week-long celebration, Sisters of Mercy help students connect classroom teachings to the Sisters’ critical concerns— immigration, nonviolence, women and environmental issues. Faculty and staff gain insights from the Sisters on how their work across campus can connect to the critical concerns in a powerful way.
"Mercy and Mission Week provides the campus community with opportunities to experience — in tangible and authentic ways — a deeper connection with our Mercy mission, our Catholic identity, and ultimately our mission as a University," said Sr. Shari Sutherland, executive director for mission and ministry.
The public is welcome to join in many events across campus such as the Sisters of Mercy recognition of the International Day of Peace on Sept. 21 at 4 p.m.; Mercy Day speaker Kerry Weber, author of Mercy in the City: How to Feed the Hungry, Give Drink to the Thirsty, Visit the Imprisoned, and Keep Your Day Job at 7 p.m. on Sept. 24; and events tying to the WWI reflection series on Sept. 25.
Learn more about Mercy and Mission Week activities by clicking here.