Career Day will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026. We are always thrilled to welcome back Mother McAuley alumnae, parents, and friends to share career and educational advice with our students, and can't wait to welcome you to our 2026 Career Day.

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Mother McAuley and Brother Rice gathered together on November 11 for a meaningful Veterans Day Prayer Service. It was a powerful opportunity for our communities to express profound gratitude for the bravery, service, and dedication of our nation's veterans.

Join us for Mother McAuley's largest fundraiser, Celebration 2026, on Thursday, March 12 at the Union League Club. We will be honoring Katie Schumacher-Cawley '97 with the Catherine McAuley Leadership Award.

Check back for registration in December 2025.

What an incredible moment as Pope Leo XIV poses with a McAuley t-shirt! Our very own chaplain, Father Tom McCarthy, O.S.A., recently visited with Pope Leo XIV and shared a piece of our Mighty Mac spirit by presenting the t-shirt and heartfelt letters from our students, advocating for Catherine McAuley's sainthood.

We had a SPOOKTACULAR time at Not So Haunted House on October 27! Our clubs and organizations facilitated fun activities including trick or treating, games, crafts and photo experiences for the more than 500 kids and their families who joined us for this event! Our students enjoyed welcoming alumnae and community members into our school and working with children to make them smile!

What a MIGHTY evening celebrating our 2025 McAuley Hall of Honor inductees, Hon. Gloria G. Coco '68; Laura Snow Gawlik; Abbey Murphy '20; Patty Nedved, MSN, CENP, FABC; Kellie O’Connell '94; and Dr. Carrie Richardson '02. Learn more about these outstanding women!

Learn about our 2025 McAuley Hall of Honor Inductees

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we are spotlighting Hispanic alumnae who are trailblazers and role models in our community. Today, we are excited to spotlight Alejandra Alvarez Gates, Esq. '16!

On October 2, we honored Head Volleyball Coach, Jen Rees DeJarld '87, on her 30th year of coaching at Mother McAuley! We are MIGHTY grateful for her years of dedication to our athletic program.

We had a blast welcoming back alumnae from the classes of '85, '95, '05, and '15 for the Decades Reunion on September 26!

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we are spotlighting Hispanic alumnae who are trailblazers and role models in our community. Today, we are excited to spotlight Dr. Angelica Sanchez '07!

Mercy Day of Giving, a 24-hour giving campaign for Mother McAuley, was held on Wednesday, September 24. We are thrilled to share it has been our most successful giving day yet! We surpassed our goals and raised more than $225,000 from more than 900 donors (and counting!) in support of our Mighty Macs.

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we are spotlighting Hispanic alumnae who are trailblazers and role models in our community. Julia Mosqueda is a Mexican-American Chicago native, 2013 McAuley graduate, and 2018 Illinois Institute of Technology College of Architecture graduate.

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us at the Fore the Macs: Playing It Forward Golf Outing on August 21! We had an incredible time teeing up the Macs for success with all of you!

We are MIGHTY proud to share that Amanda Schuler '25 performed with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra at the world-famous Lollapalooza music festival in Grant Park on August 2 on a main stage!

Mother McAuley High School will host the school's annual Fore the Macs: Playing  it Forward Golf Outing on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Ridge Country Club. The annual fundraiser benefits the Tradition of Excellence Scholarship at McAuley with nine holes of golf. The 2024 event raised more than $130,000 in scholarships for the incoming Class of 2029.  At this year’s event, McAuley is honored to present the 2025 Caring Heart Award to the Tom Hopkins Foundation, recognizing its commitment to giving back to families affected by cancer and supporting youth athletics.

Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School proudly announces the appointment of five dynamic individuals to their Board of Trustees: Kathy Burns ‘84, Lisa (Stephens) Janek ‘84, Kevin O’Connor, Marie Genevieve (LeConte) Pawlak ‘87 and Severo Pedroza.

We had a MIGHTY summer celebrating with our alumnae and friends at Mac-Tails at Tiny Tapp and ARRIBA Rooftop at Farm Bar!

On June 11, our Mighty Macs connected, shared insights, and strengthened the value of our network of 29,000+ alumnae. It's truly inspiring to witness the collective power of these women, who are not only excelling in their careers but also actively shaping the legal landscape in Chicago.

John C. Reilly just gave Mother McAuley a MIGHTY shoutout in his New York Times profile! He shares an incredible testament to the impact of women in leadership, the Sisters of Mercy, and creating an environment where you can find your voice.

Thanks to everyone who joined us at Rate Field for a MIGHTY fun day full of Southside traditions on June 8! It was great to see so many Mighty Mac alumnae, parents, students, and community members.

We invite you to help leaders blossom by supporting the McAuley Fund this spring. The McAuley Fund enriches many of our school's programs including academics, the arts, athletics, campus ministry, financial aid & beyond.

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The Class of 2025 Commencement was filled with so many memorable moments, including four truly inspiring speeches from our students & faculty. 

All alumnae are invited to join us for our upcoming events. Spread the word, and save the date!

Interior Designer, Kira Obermeier '04, visited our AP & Honors Studio Art classes the last week of April. Kira spoke with students about her career path in the interior design field and the process of opening her own full-service, luxury interior design studio with projects nationwide.

A heartfelt thank you to alumna Melissa Svec '14 for presenting to three Psychology classes on April 9. Melissa, a school social worker at Chicago Jesuit Academy, shared valuable insights into careers in social work.

Our Future Macs Preview Night was a great opportunity for junior high girls to learn more about Mother McAuley. With our supportive and dedicated faculty and staff on hand to welcome families and showcase our rigorous, college-prep curriculum; our more than 50+ clubs and organizations on display; our spring play hosting their opening night in the Auditorium; and so much more, the event was truly a MIGHTY showing of the McAuley educational experience.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We can't wait to welcome you back to McAuley!

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All Mighty Mac fans are invited to come cheer on the varsity lacrosse, soccer and softball teams on Monday, May 5! Enjoy games, music, food trucks, contests and prizes.

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On Thursday, March 27, members of the Mother McAuley community gathered to celebrate what it truly means to be a Mighty Mac at Celebration 2025. Hosted at the University Club, just steps from where the Sisters of Mercy began their incredible work in Chicago nearly 180 years ago, the event highlighted the resilience, ambition and unwavering strength that define our students, alumnae, and the entire McAuley community. We stand on the enduring values of the Sisters of Mercy, and together, we embody their legacy.

Theatre Workshop I and II students took a field trip to see Waitress at the Paramount Theatre last week. The show was directed by an alumna of our very own performing arts program, Katie Spelman '05!

Our very own faculty member, Jamie Portal Guardi '95, and her daughter, Kate Guardi '29, braved the shave at the St. Baldrick's Event at St. Catherine's parish this past weekend!

Congratulations to Mother McAuley Alumna, Grace McKee '16, on being named the 2025 South Side Irish Parade Queen!

In honor of Black History Month, our Black Student Union and Alumnae Office have partnered to spotlight distinguished Black alumnae. Our fourth spotlight is Yolanda Petty '83.

We welcomed five alumnae back to Mother McAuley last week to speak on a panel about their specialized career in the field of education. Students heard from a Case Manager at Barbara Vick Early Childhood & Family Center, Principal at Blair Early Childhood Center, Second Grade Teacher at St. Barnabas, Manager of Child & Family Learning at Lincoln Park Zoo, and Manager of Education at Daniel Murphy Scholars Foundation. 

Mother McAuley welcomed back our Black Alumnae on February 25 for an inspiring breakfast hosted by our Black Student Union. Thank you to all of our alumnae who joined us for a meaningful morning of keynote speakers, student reflections, roundtable discussions, and more. Special thanks to Michaela Foreman '16 and Ronia Linton '25 their impactful reflections!

In honor of Black History Month, our Black Student Union and Alumnae Office have partnered to spotlight distinguished Black alumnae. Our third spotlight is Simone Johnson '16.

In honor of Black History Month, our Black Student Union and Alumnae Office have partnered to spotlight distinguished Black alumnae. Our second spotlight is Kimberly Price '83.

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, our Environmental Science classes were excited to welcome the Senior Lab Manager & Quality Assurance Officer for the Culligan Analytical Laboratory to learn more about the process of filtering and testing water. Special thanks to Maria Mozdzen, Liz Filmer, and Eileen Earley Ziesemer '01 for collaborating with us!

In honor of Black History Month, our Black Student Union and Alumnae Office have partnered to spotlight distinguished Black alumnae. Our first spotlight is Jazmyn C. Jefferson '10.

More than 80 alumnae and friends joined us for Career Day this morning. Students had the chance to learn more about a wide variety of careers, participate in activities, and learn more about the many opportunities available to them once they graduate from McAuley.

Mother McAuley High School is proud to announce the upcoming Celebration event, an annual gathering that honors and supports the unique and transformative experience provided to its students. Taking place Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the University Club in Chicago, this event showcases Mother McAuley as a beacon of excellence in education for young women - empowering them to lead with integrity, compassion and strength, and to shape the future with confidence.

We hosted alumnae at our annual Mighty Mac Alumnae Basketball Night. It was great to have alumnae back to cheer for the Mighty Macs!

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Our very own Bridget Stroner '23 is a current student at Saint Mary's College and performed with the Notre Dame Marching Band during the championship game. 

We are MIGHTY proud to congratulate Claire Gannon '11 on receiving the 2024 Nurse of the Year Award for Advocate Children’s Hospital!

Read more Claire's outstanding work in the nursing field

Peace Corp Volunteer, Elizabeth Burke '83, visited our Theology IV: Global Studies Class in December.

Katie Schumacher-Cawley ‘97 led Penn State Women’s Volleyball to an NCAA National Championship victory! Katie is the FIRST female head coach to win the title. She is a true inspiration to the Mighty Macs!

We were grateful to celebrate the Christmas season with our Mother McAuley community at our first Holiday Harmony High Tea at The Drake Oak Brook! It was a wonderful event for mothers and daughters, friends, and family to gather together.

We are MIGHTY proud to congratulate Katie Schumacher Cawley ‘97 on leading the Penn State Women’s Volleyball team to the Big Ten Championship!

Anne Bigane Wilson '76 is the President of Bigane Paving Co., which was recently ranked in the list of "Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Chicago (2024)" by Crain's Chicago Business. 

Our production of Peter Pan had a sold-out weekend of magical performances over the weekend of November 21-24. 

Congratulations to Mother McAuley alumna and board of trustees chair, Vania Montero Wit '86, on being named Notable Latino Leader by Crain's Chicago Business!

Mother McAuley High School is thrilled to announce the hiring of Beth Meyers Shibata (pictured right) as the school’s new Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer, and Meredith Obiala Simpson (pictured left) as the new Director of Marketing and Communications. Both members of the Mother McAuley Class of 2003, they bring their strong Mercy values and passion for the school’s mission to their new roles, along with robust experience.

Last week, Mother McAuley alumnae in the legal profession gathered together for an afternoon of networking at Nixon Peabody LLP. The caliber of professionals in attendance made this event more than just a networking opportunity — it was a powerful showcase of McAuley women who are driving change and shaping the legal and business landscape in Chicago.

On November 11, Mother McAuley and Brother Rice hosted a special Veterans Day celebration and prayer service to honor our nation's veterans' bravery, dedication, and service.

We welcomed five alumnae back to Mother McAuley to speak on a panel about their specialized career in the business field.

We had a ghostly good time at the annual Not-So-Haunted House hosted by students in our clubs and organizations on October 22! More than 400 kids and their families joined us for this well-loved event.

On October 17, we inducted six mighty women into the McAuley Hall of Honor. These women are shining examples of how to live a life of Mercy. Learn more about our inductees, and make a gift in their honor.

Our Drivers Education Class welcomed Hon. Pam Ingersol Saindon ‘80 back to Mother McAuley on October 17 to discuss the importance safe driving for teens.

Our Drivers Education Class welcomed Hon. Pam Ingersol Saindon ‘80 back to Mother McAuley today to discuss the importance safe driving for teens!

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, our Latinas Lead Club and Alumnae Office have partnered to create a Q&A series celebrating our trailblazing Hispanic alumnae! Our last Q&A of the month is with Jessica Almanza-Pineda '05.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, our Latinas Lead Club and Alumnae Office have partnered to create a Q&A series celebrating our trailblazing Hispanic alumnae! Our third Q&A is with Julissa Gomez '20.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, our Latinas Lead Club and Alumnae Office have partnered to create a Q&A series celebrating our trailblazing Hispanic alumnae! Our second Q&A is with Elizabeth Guerrero Fonseca '09.

We welcomed five alumnae back to Mother McAuley to speak on a panel about their specialized career in the medical field!

Mercy Week was a blast! We celebrated our traditions and history over the course of the week, including our Mercy Day celebration!