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Published on
June 30, 2025
Mercy Education has launched its new brand and visual identity.
Chief Executive Officer, Louisa Rennie, unveiled the brand reflecting Mercy Education’s vision and intent to lead, govern and grow its service to Catholic education.
“For 179 years, Mercy schools have championed the education of generations of students across Australia, beginning with the founding of Mercedes College by Ursula Frayne in Perth in 1846,” Louisa said.
“We are proud to carry this legacy, employing over 2,000 staff to provide high quality education to more than 14,000 students. Our strong network includes 13 governed and 27 affiliated schools across the continent all united by the Mercy Charism.”
The rebrand follows months of consultation with Mercy Education Board Directors, national office staff, principals and school staff, the Sisters of Mercy and Mercy Ministry Companions.
At the heart of the new logo is the Mercy Cross, symbolising our identity in Christ and our deep connection to our Mercy heritage. The ochre in the Cross is a powerful nod to Catherine McAuley’s call to be “shining lamps, giving light to those around us”.
The circles surrounding the Cross represent the Holy Trinity and the radiating light of God’s Mercy. The waves depict the Sisters of Mercy’s 113-day journey from Ireland to Australia in 1846, the waves together with the line beneath the cross depicts a book grounding our ministry in education.
The leaves encircling the Cross speak to the growth, opportunity and partnership that lie ahead both within Australia and across the global Mercy network. It comes at a pivotal moment as Mercy Education sets its strategic direction for 2025 and beyond.
“Our new brand proclaims Mercy and we are proud that the Mercy Cross stands at its centre,” said Louisa. “We Are Mercy Education. Our vision is to bring this statement to life, in word and action, as a national organisation with a national mindset and approach to reviewing, improving and growing.”
For more information about Mercy Education’s new brand visit https://www.mercy.edu.au/about/our-logo-and-values
