Mercy in Action

Sisters in faith, McAuley students are stewards of Mercy. Like our foundress, Catherine McAuley, our young women live their faith through prayer, worship and service.

The young women of Mother McAuley High School have inherited a great tradition and a great challenge: to preserve the faith and make it grow, to have the courage to live by the Catholic values they believe in, and to take the initiative to be women of the 21st century -- educated women who will respond to the needs of others.

Mother McAuley’s Campus Ministry assists the young women of our community to face this challenge.  Campus Ministry is at the heart of our mission as a Catholic school and supports the spiritual development of our students. McAuley offers students a number of opportunities to follow in the footsteps of Catherine McAuley and examine their relationship with God, self and others, through discussion, reflection, service and prayer.  

“It is not sufficient enough that Christ be formed in us; he must be recognized in our conduct.”
Catherine McAuley

Faith & Service in Action at McAuley

Class of 2026 gives back during Junior Service Retreat

Last week, the Class of 2026 attended their Junior Service Retreat! This year's retreat focused on addressing food insecurity, both locally and globally. Groups of students spent their morning packing meals at The Greater Chicago Food Depository, Catholic Charities Chicago, and Feed My Starving Children. It was a meaningful day full of service and reflection!

All Girls' School Advantage: Where Girls Learn Best

Research findings "reveal a consistent portrait of girls' school graduates who are more engaged academically and socially than their coeducated peers." Thank you to the International Coalition of Girls' Schools (ICGS) and our fellow Chicagoland girls' schools for partnering with us throughout Women's History Month to highlight The Girls' School Advantage!

Continuing to celebrate Women's History Month

Continuing our celebration of Women's History Month, we've partnered with the International Coalition of Girls' Schools (ICGS) and fellow Chicagoland girls' schools to highlight the benefits of an all-girls education. Research shows that girls' school graduates, compared to coeducated peers, are more likely to exhibit stronger community involvement, greater cultural competency, and increased political engagement.

Grateful for our Sisters of Mercy this Catholic Sisters Week!

Happy Catholic Sisters Week! We are always proud to celebrate the trailblazing Sisters of Mercy within our school community. Mother McAuley stands on your shoulders as we embrace your unwavering vision, core values, and mission of educating young women. Thank you to all of the Sisters of Mercy, past and present, who have served as role models for our Mighty Macs throughout the years!

Mighty Macs and Crusaders take on the Polar Plunge!

Members of our Macs LEAD (Leadership, Education, and Awareness of Disabilities) club led the charge in organizing McAuley's participation in the Chicago Polar Plunge. They joined forces with Brother Rice as the Best of Both Worlds Team to raise over $15,000 for Special Olympics Chicago! Among the 23 the school teams that participated, Best of Both Worlds, came in second for fundraising.

Carrying out our Mercy Mission

Last week, Peer Ministry students prayed, mourned, and paid their respects to 101 indigent, unknown people buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Our students were present to walk with these souls to their final resting place. This was an educational opportunity for the students, and it was also an opportunity to carry out our mercy mission, as burying the dead is a corporal work of mercy.