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. Martin Kilbridge, Principal, 2018-present
- 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
School opens with 75 freshmen and five faculty
Lourdes Grotto dedicated
First graduation
Faculty and staff, 1932 Auditorium, gymnasium, music room and other classrooms added
Two baseball diamonds, parking lot and garages erected
Motherhouse Chapel completed as school and campus continue to expand
Field Day, Ellison Park, 1954 
May Day celebration, 1962 Catherine McAuley College completed
New gym floor and track are built as varsity athletics expands
Runners on new track, 1982 Global Studies inaugurated
Middle School opens
B. Thomas Golisano Media Center, Albert and Eva Bonsignore Family Athletic Center, Kathleen Bonsignore Walgreen ’61 Gymnasium and Catherine McAuley Gallery completed
6th Grade added
New track and turf field completed
Abby Wambach ’98 Field dedicated
Auditorium renovation
Middle School Gym Renovation completed and Performing Arts Center opens
