History
Sisters of Mercy
Chapel Talk
4 Springs
Speakers
100

When were the Sisters of Mercy Established 

December 12th, 1831

100

How long was Sister Nolasco Kratzer a sister for?

2 years

100

When was the Chapel completed?

1933

100

What spring were the gates bought?

First Spring, 1952

100

Who spoke about athletics and how many varsity sports do we have?

Anna Clarke, 30

200

What does Hurst Stand for?

Wooded area on a hill

200

What was the name of Frances Warde's estate?

Bellbrook Estate

200

Who were the large wooden chairs on the perimeter of the chapel built for?

The Sisters of Mercy

It was where they would sit for Mass

200

Who was the President during the 2nd Spring?

Carolyn Herman

200

Who spoke about Campus Ministry and where is it located?

Jesse

student union

300

Who told Mother Borgia Egan to build Mercyhurst?

Bishop Gannon

300

What did Cathrine McAuley purchase in 1824 in Dublin?

The House of Mercy on Baggot St.

300

Who are the Sisters of James O'Neil?

Sister Regis and Xavier

300

Name 4 buildings that were built during Third Spring

Student Union

Preforming arts center

Hirt

Mercyhurst Northeast

Ireland Campus

Warde Hall

CAE

300

Who spoke about MSGPB and what does it stand for?

Anna & Maddie

Mercyhurst Student Government, Programming Board

400
When did ground break for the school?

(NOT when it opened, when construction began)

September 8th, 1924

400

What were the pioneer sisters?

The 6 sisters that Frances Warde led to America

400

What are the themes of the mural?

Kingship of Christ

Mission of the sisters

400

Name TWO traditions that happen in the first spring

Prom

Mayday

Garden Party

Concerts

400

Who spoke about computing and info science and what does CIRAT stand for?

Lydia

Center for intelligence, research, analysis, and training

500

How did the sisters raise money to start building Mercyhurst?

went door to door selling bonds

sold candy

scraped and saved every penny

500

What is COPS?

Chasity

obedience

poverty

service

500

What were the conditions for the O'Neils?

1)Orva was given an honorary diploma

2) Sisters have to pray for Orva and James weekly

3) Build a Queen's chapel

500

What dates of EACH spring?


First: 1926-1968

Second: 1969-1980

Third: 1980-2011

Fourth: 2011-Today

500

What did Sister Natalie say Mercyhurst's 5 critical concerns are?

immigration

earth

racism

women

nonviolence

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