The Mercy Education logo tells a story and proclaims our call to service in the Mercy tradition. Our logo consists of five elements: the Mercy cross, three outer circles, waves, a book and leaves.
Standing proudly in the centre, the Mercy Cross signifies our identity in Christ both crucified and risen, and our deep connection to our Mercy heritage. It proclaims Mercy to the world.
Embodying the Mercy values of Compassion, Justice, Respect, Hospitality, Service, and Courage we are called to see ourselves on the Cross, in service to others.
The ochre in the Mercy Cross is a powerful reminder of Catherine’s call to be “shining lamps, giving light to those around us” and to be the face of Christ to all whom we encounter.
Drawing on Celtic symbolism, the three outer circles represent Catherine McAuley’s Irish heritage and depict the Holy Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
The vertical line connecting the Mercy Cross to the circles represents our relationship with Jesus Christ, our connection to God’s Mercy through the Mercy charism, and how we, through our ministry radiate the light of Christ to everyone around us.
Depicting the Sisters of Mercy’s 113-day journey from Ireland, the waves carried Catherine McAuley’s vision to Perth in 1846.
Symbolising the Sisters of Mercy’s strong advocacy and ministry in education, the waves together with the line beneath depict a book.
Catherine opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin in 1827, with the aim to provide shelter and educate women and children who were experiencing poverty. In 1846 the first Mercy School opened in Australia.
Symbolic of growth, the leaves honour the powerful legacy and influence of Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy, calling us to sustain our global community and grow our mission and outreach.
Mercy Education’s values are Compassion, Justice, Respect, Hospitality, Service and Courage.
An education in the Mercy tradition invites us to take up a challenge – one that encourages us to develop fully our own God given talents. At the same time, it enkindles within us a desire to assist others, so that they too “may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10).
We walk with others in love and Mercy
We welcome all with open arms
We give with heart and lead with purpose
We honour the dignity of every person
We are shaping a better future, led by our faith in God
We boldly pursue fairness and truth
