Celebrating the Life of Sister Susan Frazer, RSM
We remember the life of our beloved Sister Susan Frazer, RSM (Area Administrator for the Sisters of Mercy of Jamaica), who passed away on July 24, 2026. With her boldness, wit, and great love for others, she was a force of change and a principled leader within Jamaica’s Mercy community. Born in Hancock, Michigan in […]
The Alpha Mercy Historical Centre’s Official Opening
On August 18, 2026, under the patronage of Dr. The Most Honourable Andrew Holness (Prime Minister of Jamaica), the Sisters of Mercy of Jamaica hosted the official opening of the Alpha Mercy Historical Centre (AMHC). The AMHC stands as a lasting tribute to the unwavering faith, selfless sacrifice, and dedicated service of the Sisters of […]
A Summer to Remember: Mercy Summer Schools 2026
Throughout the month of July, a number of Mercy Schools held their annual summer school for existing and newly registered students. Each summer school offered a wide array of activities, ensuring that students’ experiences were both enriching and fun. Students strengthened their academic skills through programmes like Jessie Ripoll Primary’s information technology classes and PEP […]
Rooted in Mercy: Honouring Catherine McAuley on Mercy Day 2026
On September 24, 2026, Mercy ministries around the globe celebrated the 199th anniversary of the opening of the original House of Mercy on Baggot Street in Dublin, Ireland. On this day in 1827, Catherine McAuley opened this house as a shelter for vulnerable women and girls. From there, the mission spread and became a global […]
Mercy Mission Retreat 2026: Renewing the Call to Mercy
From August 24 – September 4, the Sisters of Mercy of Jamaica carried out this year’s Mercy Mission Retreat which consisted of a series of workshops aimed at renewing the commitment of those who serve in Mercy ministries to live out the Mercy Mission in their daily work. The workshops were led by Mrs. Kali […]
Mercy Students Shine in National and Regional Exams
Mercy schools have witnessed another year of their students’ success in annual standardized assessments which are administered nationally and regionally. Primary Exit Profile Exams The Primary Exit Profile (PEP) exams refers to a series of assessments which are administered to primary-level students and which tests students’ abilities in areas such as Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, […]
From Training to Transformation: St. John Bosco and Canada LEAF Mark Project Success
Over the course of 15 months, St. John Bosco (SJB) Vocational Training Centre has worked in close partnership with Canada’s Local Engagement and Action Fund (LEAF) to implement the “Sowing Skills, Reaping Futures” project. LEAF is a local development initiative funded by Global Affairs Canada which heavily supported this intervention through a generous donation of […]
St. John Bosco at Denbigh 2026
From July 31 to August 2, St. John Bosco (SJB) Vocational Training Centre attended the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in the rural parish of Clarendon. The event was held under the theme ‘Growing Forward: cultivating a path to a better Jamaica’ and focused on the ongoing evolution of the […]
From Classroom to Stage: Alpha’s Musicians End the Year in Style
We have come to the end of another season of concerts at Alpha. The first major concert was a performance put on by five final year Alpha Vocational Training Centre (AVTC) music students in April. The students demonstrated the skills they’ve learned throughout their time at Alpha by journeying through a history of Jamaica’s popular […]
A Winning Season for Mercy Schools in Performing Arts
This school year, Mercy schools have dazzled judges and audiences at the 2026 JCDC National Festival of the Performing Arts competition in the categories of Dance and Speech. Alpha Infant School’s dance troupe took home awards for Best Praise Dance and Best Overall Class 1. Likewise, the dancers at Jessie Ripoll Primary received 2 National […]