History
When were the Sisters of Mercy Established
December 12th, 1831
How long was Sister Nolasco Kratzer a sister for?
2 years
When was the Chapel completed?
1933
What spring were the gates bought?
First Spring, 1952
Who spoke about athletics and how many varsity sports do we have?
Anna Clarke, 30
What does Hurst Stand for?
Wooded area on a hill
What was the name of Frances Warde's estate?
Bellbrook Estate
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
Who was the President during the 2nd Spring?
Carolyn Herman
Who spoke about Campus Ministry and where is it located?
Jesse
student union
Who told Mother Borgia Egan to build Mercyhurst?
Bishop Gannon
What did Cathrine McAuley purchase in 1824 in Dublin?
The House of Mercy on Baggot St.
Who are the Sisters of James O'Neil?
Sister Regis and Xavier
Name 4 buildings that were built during Third Spring
Student Union
Preforming arts center
Hirt
Mercyhurst Northeast
Ireland Campus
Warde Hall
CAE
Who spoke about MSGPB and what does it stand for?
Anna & Maddie
Mercyhurst Student Government, Programming Board
(NOT when it opened, when construction began)
September 8th, 1924
What were the pioneer sisters?
The 6 sisters that Frances Warde led to America
What are the themes of the mural?
Kingship of Christ
Mission of the sisters
Name TWO traditions that happen in the first spring
Prom
Mayday
Garden Party
Concerts
Who spoke about computing and info science and what does CIRAT stand for?
Lydia
Center for intelligence, research, analysis, and training
How did the sisters raise money to start building Mercyhurst?
went door to door selling bonds
sold candy
scraped and saved every penny
What is COPS?
Chasity
obedience
poverty
service
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
What dates of EACH spring?
First: 1926-1968
Second: 1969-1980
Third: 1980-2011
Fourth: 2011-Today
What did Sister Natalie say Mercyhurst's 5 critical concerns are?
immigration
earth
racism
women
nonviolence