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 […]
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 […]
From Malta to Jamaica: A Legacy of Faith and Service
On March 19, 2026, His Excellency, the High Commissioner of Malta to Jamaica, Mr. George Borg, was welcomed by the Sisters of Mercy of Jamaica during a memorable visit to the Alpha Campus. The visit was an opportunity to honour the rich history of Maltese Sisters in Jamaica. Malta’s connection to the Sisters of Mercy […]
The Mercy Education Leadership Forum 2026
From February 11 – 12, seven delegates from the Jamaican Mercy community attended the 2026 Mercy Education Leadership Forum which was held in Charlotte, North Carolina. This event brought together school heads / assistant heads and schools’ board chairs with the Directors and staff of the Mercy Education Board as well as the Institute Leadership […]
United in Mercy: Partners Show Support for Mercy Schools
The Mercy family in Jamaica could not have weathered the aftermath of Hurricane Mellissa without help from our longstanding friends and partners. Following the hurricane, once safe to do so, work to conduct infrastructural repairs and cleanups was immediately started in order to ensure that schools could reopen as soon as possible. Mercy Education donated […]
Mercy Week 2025: God’s Cloak of Mercy
In September, Mercy schools in Jamaica celebrated the legacy of our Foundress Catherine McAuley who opened the first House of Mercy on Baggot Street in Dublin, Ireland on September 24th, 1827. This year, our theme, “The Cloak of Mercy: From Many Homes, One Mercy Family – Wrapped in God’s Love”, envisions God’s Mercy as a […]
Renewing the Call to Mercy: Mercy Mission workshops 2025
In August 2025, the Mercy school community geared up for the new school year by participating in a series of Mercy Mission workshops. The workshops gathered together staff from all schools and departments to reflect on Catherine McAuley’s legacy and mission of the Sisters of Mercy. The sessions were conducted by Kimberly Baxter (Associate Director, […]
Alpha Primary’s Breakfast Programme
This school year marked a first for Alpha Primary School as they introduced a new Breakfast Programme which provides free meals to 45 students in need before the start of school each morning. What makes his programme standout is the fact that it relies on the efforts of a small, yet mighty team of both […]