Mercy Mission Corps

Guided by the Gospel and inspired by the Mercy Core Values and Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy, we are drawn to serve others and contribute to a more just world.

Mercy Mission Corps (MMC) is an organization unique to Merion Mercy Academy. MMC provides opportunities for students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumnae to put their faith into action through service.

Mercy Mission Corps makes service and civic engagement an essential part of the Merion Mercy educational experience.

We live and stand by the following Mercy Core Values that are put into action every day:

  • Compelled by Mercy

  • Educational Courage

  • Inspired by Faith

  • Principled Leadership

  • Voice for Dignity and Respect

Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy

The Sisters of Mercy were founded out of a deep concern for the needs of persons who are poor and vulnerable. Today, we focus our ministry and outreach efforts on those needs identified through the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy.

Immigration: Believing firmly in the dignity of every person, we work for just and humane immigration laws in the U.S., address policies that push people to flee their countries, and examine the global impact of immigration.

Racism: We believe racism is an evil affecting us all. We work to recognize and dismantle institutional racism in order to become an anti-racist multicultural community.

Women: Through our schools, colleges, health-care institutions and spirituality centers, and through our legislative advocacy, we give special attention to women’s education, health and spirituality.

Nonviolence: We work for peace through prayer, education, personal and communal practices of nonviolence, and legislative advocacy to reduce armed conflicts, gun violence and human rights abuses.

Earth: We believe in the need for sustainability of life, supporting both a lifestyle and legislation that acknowledge everyone’s right to water and the need to address climate change.

Goals of Mercy Mission Corps

  • To put love in action through participation in the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy

  • To reconcile the world to Christ in building the reign of God's justice and peace

  • To help participants work together efficiently in fostering relationships of kinship and solidarity with local and global communities

  • To encourage all to accept their responsibilities as servant leaders in the Church and civic community