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Sisters of Mercy

St. Catharine Academy is a high school sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Regional Community of New York. In fulfilling their educational purpose, St. Catharine Academy seeks to be faithful to the inspiration and legacy of Catherine McAuley, the 19th century founder of the Sisters of Mercy. She was motivated to make some lasting efforts to break the oppressive cycle of poverty and she was convinced that there was no better way to do so than through education, particularly the education of women. St. Catharine Academy is built on that conviction.


Statement of Beliefs

We believe that the following values are integral to the educational tradition of the Sisters of Mercy:

  • collaboration
  • compassion and service
  • educational excellence
  • concern for women and women's issues
  • world vision and responsibility
  • spiritual growth and development.