Mercy Day

Since 1846, the Sisters of Mercy, founders and sponsors of the University, have invited their colleagues to serve people who are poor, sick and uneducated. Join them in honoring this commitment to hospitality and service, two of the Core Values of the University.

Activities Schedule

Thursday, September 20

2007-08 Inaugural Catholic Colloquium Lecture
6:30 p.m., Butler Reception Room
"Should Mercy Season Justice? A Reflection on Public Policy" by Sister Elizabeth Ann Linehan, R.S.M., Associate Professor of Philosophy, St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia

Friday, September 21

Leadership Commissioning and Call to Hospitality, Service, Compassion and Integrity
2:00 p.m, The Academy Bell (Warde Academic Center main entrance)

Mass of the Holy Spirit
2:15 p.m., McDonough Chapel

All-Community Reception
3:00 p.m., McDonough Chapel Foyer

Monday, September 24

Meet the Sisters of Mercy and Dove Bar Distribution
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Mercy Heritage Walk (McDonough Chapel)

Mercy Day Prayer Service
12:30 p.m., Orland Park Campus Library

Tuesday, September 25

Meet the Sisters of Mercy and Dove Bar Distribution
5:00 p.m. to start of classes, Orland Park Campus foyer

9/20/2007 Gen. Colin L.Powell (Ret.) draws record crowd of 2,200 for SXU Voices and Visions Speaker Series

9/18/2007 Saint Xavier University hosts annual Homecoming and Family Week Oct. 1-7

7/20/2007 Colin L. Powell to speak at Saint Xavier University