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There's no better way to start the weekend than a visit from our furry friends at PAWsitive Therapy Troupe! As part of our Mental Health Matters week, students had the opportunity to visit with therapy dogs during their lunch periods on December 6.
Therapy dogs visit McAuley
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McAuley Night with the Windy City Thunderbolts will be held on Saturday, May 30 at Ozinga Field (14011 S. Kenton Ave, Crestwood, IL 60418) at
6:05 pm. A Cappella will sing the National Anthem, and attendees can enjoy postgame fireworks!
Tickets are $35 person and include a burger or hot dog, popcorn, chips, and a soft drink.
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It's not every day you get a visit from an Olympian!
We are MIGHTY grateful that Abbey Murphy '20 stopped by 99th Street with her gold medal. Thank you for continuing to inspire our Mighty Macs!
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On March 20th, our Faculty & Staff gathered together for a Spirituality Day to spend some intentional time growing in our shared mission. Throughout the day, we facilitated a mobile food pantry, packed bag lunches, and wrote cards to families at Ronald McDonald House.
Special thanks to Marquette Bank, Illinois Partners in Hope, & The Port Ministries for partnering with us on this meaningful day of service and spirituality.
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Santa may be on Spring Break, but it’s Christmastime in the D Wing! The Mother McAuley Theatre Program presented their spring play, Silver Belles, on March 26 and March 27.
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We are MIGHTY proud to congratulate 19 students who will be representing Mother McAuley and competing for top prizes at the 2026 Illinois High School Art Exhibition (IHSAE) hosted by Art ConnectED!
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In March, many our Mighty Macs stepped out of the classroom and into professional environments throughout the city. These immersive field trip experiences gave our students the opportunity to see their studies come to life and envision themselves in these roles one day.