Mercy Education Limited (Mercy Education) is the Employer of the Principal and staff of the Mercy Colleges. The existence of Mercy Education Limited gives strength, support and solidarity to each of the member Mercy schools and its community.

Mercy Education appoints the Principal, to whom they delegate the administration of the College. The Principal is responsible for the Catholic ethos of the College, the educational administration, the selection of staff and designation of duties within the College, the curriculum, the academic standards, school discipline within the pastoral criteria established by the Council and the care and maintenance of the College.

Mercy Education Limited Governance 

Mercy Education Limited Governance Statement - March 2022

Mercy Education Limited

Mercy Education is entrusted by the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea (ISMAPNG) to provide governance for its member colleges. It also supports a broad range of Colleges to offer excellence in contemporary education in a safe environment, enriched by the Gospels and faithful to the legacy of Catherine McAuley

• a commitment to the Gospel of Jesus
• fidelity to the tradition and spirit of Mercy and the mission of Catherine McAuley
• the provision of innovative, stimulating and inclusive educational programs
• a passion for social justice

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The governance role of the Board of Mercy Education is confined to the thirteen schools and sets policies, approves schools’ strategic plans, appoints Principals, approves senior leadership positions and fulfils due diligence in finance and audit management, capital development, risk management and litigation.

Mercy Education Board Directors

The Mercy Education Limited schools are:

• Academy of Mary Immaculate, Fitzroy, VIC
• Catherine McAuley College, Bendigo, VIC
• Emmanuel College, Warrnambool, VIC
• Mercedes College, Perth, WA
• Mount Lilydale Mercy College, Lilydale, VIC
• Our Lady of Mercy College, Heidelberg, VIC
• Sacred Heart College, Geelong, VIC
• Sacred Heart College, Kyneton, VIC
• Santa Maria College, Attadale, WA
• St Aloysius College, Adelaide, SA
• St Aloysius College, North Melbourne, VIC
• St Brigid’s College, Lesmurdie, WA
• St Joseph’s College, Mildura, VIC

Our Charter as a Mercy School

The aim of all Mercy schools is to remain true to Catherine McAuley, the foundress of the Sisters of Mercy. Mercy Education Ltd launched ‘Our Charter as a Mercy School’ in 2018, which is available to download below. Catherine McAuley wanted first and foremost for her schools to live and to teach the Good News revealed in Jesus Christ. The Charter reminds us of our commitment to Catherine’s vision and is a lens through which we embrace the Gospel message, to inspire our school to strive for excellence in learning and achieve student success.

Mercy Education Ltd 'Our Charter as a Mercy School'

Mercy Education Ltd ‘Strategic Plan 2022-2025_2025 Update'

College Advisory Council

• Mrs Karina Bray
• Mr David Bugeja
• Ms Lee Fitzgibbon
  
• Mr Sam Kane
• Mrs Justine Minne
• Mr Brian Turner (Principal)

College Staff

Catherine McAuley College Bendigo employs over 230 staff and has approximately 1600 students. The following staff form the Catherine McAuley College Bendigo Leadership Team.

Strategic Plan 2025 – 2028

Vision

To inspire members of our community to be learners impelled to thrive and serve.

Mission

Catherine McAuley College Bendigo lives out the Mercy charism, striving to make Jesus Christ known and loved by all. We are a Child Safe School, our learning community identifies, values and develops the gifts of each young person and provides them with educational opportunities to experience personal success.

Strategic Pillars