The Highlander would like to issue an apology for providing misinformation in a story published in the last issue. Our staff is committed to providing quality journalism and accurate information, and we strive to correct any information that may be misleading.

Catherine McAuley founded the Sisters of Mercy in 1831 along with two companions, and spent the last ten years of her life, before her death in 1841, establishing foundations in both Ireland and England. She never once set foot on American soil.

Sister Francis Xavier and other Sisters of Mercy, without McAuley in their ranks, were invited to Pittsburgh by the Bishop in 1843, marking the beginning of their American chapter. They settled across the country, as close as New York City and as far as San Francisco, embracing their critical concerns and promoting education and healthcare wherever they went.

On September 15th, 1924, College Misericordia was founded on a small, 100-acre land near Wilkes-Barre purchased by the Sisters in 1914. 37 students enrolled that September, welcoming women of all faith traditions to a superior, broad liberal arts education. The College became co-educational in the 1970’s.

College Misericordia attained University status in 2007, and has been known as our beloved Misericordia University since.

All the above information can be found on the University’s main website, under Mission and History. Any students or faculty with questions should contact VP for mission integration, Amy Lahart, or staff at the library.