One of our most resident-centered events returns to the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago on Tuesday, May 20! We invite you to attend and view the more than 240 works created by our resident artists in Misericordia’s 10 art studios.
Purchase your Artist in All tickets!
For event and sponsorship information, please review our 2025 AIA Sponsorship Brochure, and visit our 2025 event website at: https://AIA2025.givesmart.com
or contact Anne Mills – 773-273-2730 |
Volunteers Needed:
AIA Event Volunteer Opportunities
Artwork Pickup
Dear Misericordia Families,
Several weeks ago, the MFA board, on behalf of all families, gifted me with a beautiful book. It contained all of your cards, best wishes, and memories of years past. As I read the cards and notes, it brought to mind all the connections I have made with many families. As I read your card and notes, so many emotions. They brought smiles, tears, and some surprises at what you remembered, which definitely jarred my memory.
The decision to have your family member join the Misericordia community has impacted your lives tremendously. I thank you for having trust in us to offer a safe and beautiful environment and providing quality care and programs for your family members. I also thank you for being able to be part of that journey with your family.
I feel so blessed to have received this and in such a beautiful format. I will always cherish this for the joy it and you and our residents have brought me.
Very sincerely,
Mary Pat
Click HERE to go to the book on the Shutterfly website. Then, click the book cover to view the book. (Note: There is no need to "add to cart" or "sign-in" to view the book. It is best viewed on a computer screen.)
This is an excerpt from a homily delivered by Brian Paulson, S.J., president of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States, on January 24, 2025, at the Mass for Life in Washington, D.C.
There is an amazing work of the Catholic Church on the North Side of Chicago called Misericordia/Heart of Mercy Home. The word misericordia has its roots in two Latin words, miserere (to have compassion or have mercy) and cor, which means heart. Over 600 people of all ages live at Misericordia Home in a sort of village or campus spread over 37 acres.
As its mission statement explains, Misericordia aims “to provide a continuum of care and support for children and adults of all faiths and cultures who have intellectual and developmental disabilities…. Through Catholic values and traditions we strive to be a diverse and inclusive community of acceptance, respect, dignity, spirituality, and quality of life for us all.”
After 47 years of service, Mary Pat O’Brien, Misericordia’s Assistant Executive Director for Residents and Programs, retired.
A gorgeous memory book was created for Mary Pat and presented to her at the February MFA Board Meeting. Thanks to all the families who submitted cards, poems, photos, reminiscences, and meaningful memories.
We are so grateful to Laurie and Bill McCarthy, past MFA chairs, who spent countless hours creating this beautiful book as a labor of love. It means so much to Mary Pat, who will treasure this outpouring of love from her Misericordia family.
Click HERE to go to the book on the Shutterfly website. Then, click the book cover to view the book. (Note: There is no need to "add to cart" or "sign-in" to view the book. It is best viewed on a computer screen.)
Thank you to everyone who attended last Sunday’s meeting annual SIBS meeting. We loved seeing so many of you in person and our guest of honor, Lois, was touched by your presence at our pre-meeting “Toast to Lois” event. Below are links to the SIBS PowerPoint presentation, information sheet and Sister Rosemary's video message.
Click here for the SIBs Meeting Presentation
Click here for the Sister Rosemary Video
Click here for the Sponsorship Brochure
Click here for Useful Information for SIBs
Thursday, June 26th, 2025 at 5:30 pm at The United Club at Soldier Field
Cash and Car Raffles are Live! To purchase raffle tickets and learn more about the Benefit, go to the website at www.mfabenefit.org .
During March, Misericordia will recognize the following departments, and there will be an appreciation luncheon on Wednesday, March 12th:
Maintenance/Building Operations, which works tirelessly every season to keep the campus safe, functional, and beautiful for all.
Human Resources/Staff Development, which recruits, trains, and works to retain the Misericordia staff. They hold specialized training sessions and provide resources for the staff.
Reception, which covers the all-important Thome and McAuley reception areas. The receptionists are great ambassadors for Misericordia.
Behavior Services, which supports the mental and behavioral well-being of the residents. Services include individual and group work to enhance the social, communication, and interpersonal skill development of the residents.
It's March and that means Jewel-Osco is once again having their register campaign for Misericordia!
Don't forget to stop at any of the 188 Jewel locations and donate at the register all March long! Friendly reminder, the register says, "Would you like to donate to Support People with Disabilities?"
Please know that all donations from the campaign are still going directly to the Misericordia Foundation. Spread the word!! Thank you, Jewel-Osco!
Click here to read the February Campus Connections.
Stay up-to-date with all of the information, training, and support that Misericordia provides to our wonderful staff! Everyone will benefit from reading Campus Connections!
To view previous Campus Connections click on Misericordia Info in the menu bar at the top of the page, and then click on Campus Connections.
We want to thank everyone for participating in our masking efforts to keep our residents and staff safe this past Flu/COVID season.
Based on the current rates of low activity of Flu and COVID on our campus, we will END our mandatory masking requirement effective March 1, 2025.
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