A proud place in the world
History
Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women is rich with history and tradition. Since the school opened in 1928 we have grown from 75 freshman and five teachers, to 800 students and over 100 faculty and staff. We’ve expanded several times, adding a middle school, new gymnasiums, an auditorium, and dozens of athletic teams. Over 13,000 young women have graduated from Mercy over the past 90 years… and we are just getting started.
Principals
- Dr. Sherylanne Diodato ’93, Acting Principal, 2022-present
- Dr. Martin Kilbridge, Principal, 2018-2022
- Mr. Terence Quinn Principal, 2008-2018
- Mrs. Vilma Goetting Principal, 2004-2008
- Mrs. Evelyn J. Kirst Principal, 1994-2004
- Sr. Barbara Hamm, RSM Principal, 1989-1994
- Sr. Judith Heberle, RSM Principal, 1983-1989
- Sr. Mary Bonaventure, RSM Principal, 1976-1983
- Sr. Mary Bryan, RSM Principal, 1968-1976
- Sr. Mary Florence, RSM Principal, 1957-1968
- Sr. Mary Francesca, RSM Principal, 1928-1957
Presidents
- Mrs. Pamela Baker, J.D. ’74 President and CEO, 2019-present
- Mrs. Suzanne Klingler Johnston ’61 President, 2004-2018
- Sr. Carol Wulforst, RSM President, 1990-2004
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School opens with 75 freshmen and five faculty
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Lourdes Grotto dedicated
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First graduation
Faculty and staff, 1932
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Auditorium, gymnasium, music room and other classrooms added
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Two baseball diamonds, parking lot and garages erected
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Motherhouse Chapel completed as school and campus continue to expand
Field Day, Ellison Park, 1954
May Day celebration, 1962
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Catherine McAuley College completed
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New gym floor and track are built as varsity athletics expands
Runners on new track, 1982
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Global Studies inaugurated
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Middle School opens
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B. Thomas Golisano Media Center, Albert and Eva Bonsignore Family Athletic Center, Kathleen Bonsignore Walgreen ’61 Gymnasium and Catherine McAuley Gallery completed
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6th Grade added
New track and turf field completed
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Abby Wambach ’98 Field dedicated
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Auditorium renovation
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Middle School Gym Renovation completed and Performing Arts Center opens
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For the first time in the school’s history, all classes were offered remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A statue of the foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, Catherine McAuley, (donated by Kathleen Bonsignore Walgreen ’61) was installed.
