Mother Mc Auley Class of 1998

Mother Mc Auley Class of 1998 Mother McAuley is the largest all girls high school in the country. Within weeks they opened a "select school" that became St. McAuley has continued to expand.

Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School is an all-girl, Catholic high school located in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois at 3737 West 99th Street. A small group of Mercy Sisters arrived in Chicago in 1846, led by Frances Warde, Catherine McAuley's closest friend. Francis Xavier Academy for Females, the first school chartered in the city of Chicago. The course of study covered

primary, secondary and collegiate levels. The first building was located on Wabash Avenue between Madison and Monroe Streets. When the Chicago Fire in 1871 destroyed the original building, St. Francis Academy relocated to 29th and Wabash for a short time, then to a larger site at 49th and Cottage Grove in 1900. In the 1950's, the southwest side of Chicago needed a Catholic girls' school to serve a fast-growing population. In 1956 "the Academy" relocated once again. Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School and St. Xavier College (which is now a university) opened in the fall of 1956 to serve secondary and post secondary women students respectively. McAuley opened with 523 students, 300 of which were first year students. Today approximately 1,300 young women and 150 faculty and staff members form the McAuley community.

Lots of openings at McAuley!
04/07/2026

Lots of openings at McAuley!

Gordo is retiring!
04/04/2026

Gordo is retiring!

03/18/2026

We’re hiring! As Mother McAuley continues to grow, we are seeking dynamic individuals to carry out our Mercy tradition of supporting strong female leaders! Learn more about our open positions & apply here: https://bit.ly/40Ikykt

Check out the story about potential life-saving testing, and our own Mary Fitzpatrick Duleba ‘98! 
01/30/2026

Check out the story about potential life-saving testing, and our own Mary Fitzpatrick Duleba ‘98! 

What began as a routine, free heart screening at Mother McAuley High School turned into a life-saving moment for Hallie Duleba.

McAuley is hiring!
11/08/2025

McAuley is hiring!

We’re hiring! As Mother McAuley continues to grow, we are seeking dynamic individuals to carry out our mission. Learn more about our open positions & apply here: https://bit.ly/40Ikykt

Happy Mercy Day! If you can, today is a great day to make a gift to McAuley for today and tomorrow's students!
09/24/2025

Happy Mercy Day! If you can, today is a great day to make a gift to McAuley for today and tomorrow's students!

Backed by Catholic, Mercy values and 180+ years of excellence, our students learn fairness and justice right alongside STEM and language arts.

08/14/2025

💕PLEASE MAKE ALL DONATIONS BY TONIGHT FRIDAY 8/15 at 5pm

Hi Ladies -

I know everyone’s hearts are broken over the devastating loss of beautiful Sara.

I am sorry and sending my love to you all.

A few of us thought it would be nice to memorialize Sara at school.

They have a brick program where we can have a brick engraved and dedicated in her honor and placed in the Carmella A. Witte Garden or the Mercy Circle Garden.

I was thinking the Mercy Circle Garden would be nice at the front of school.

We just wanted everyone to feel and be included (if you would like to of course).

I was thinking we could write “In Loving Memory Sara Perfetti Whelton” ❤️ Class of 1998

Or “Always in our Hearts” Class of 1998

I will edit the brick photo with above, print and put in a card from her Mighty Mac Friends and can list out names.

The brick is $500. I would give the additional money to her family also in a gift card.

Also, I tried to include everyone I could find or think of.

Inevitably I missed people, so please feel free to share.

I would like to be able to give the card, print out to her family Saturday.

If everyone who would like to participate can either just let me know - send message here or text me 773-988-4260.

You can send money to

Zelle: [email protected]
773-988-4260

Venmo


PayPal


Please send me a message or text also, just so I can keep track.

❤️ Danielle

After a valiant battle, our classmate, Sara Perfetti Whelton, passed away this week.
08/13/2025

After a valiant battle, our classmate, Sara Perfetti Whelton, passed away this week.

View Sara L. Whelton's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

08/05/2025

We’re hiring! We are currently seeking a Director of Alumnae Relations & Development to ignite our network of empowered alumnae and drive the legacy of Mother McAuley forward by leading our alumnae relations and development efforts.

Learn more & apply here: https://bit.ly/40Ikykt

07/29/2025

The Mother McAuley community is profoundly saddened by the loss of Mrs. Mary Kay Mannelli.

Mrs. Mannelli (formerly Mrs. Menke) was a beloved faculty member who touched many lives during her 31 years at Mother McAuley, and her absence will be deeply felt by all. She will be remembered for her warmth, quick smile, and most of all her dedication to her students.

We send our deepest sympathy and condolences to Mary Kay's family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.

"Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her."

Arrangement details: https://bit.ly/455Paiy

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