Our Only Mission is Now Our Only Name
Explore the history and meaning behind
Mercy's new logo and brand.
Mercy's New Brand Identity: Coming to a Community Near You
About the logo:
We're introducing a new symbol across our ministry.
If you live in St. Louis or Washington, Mo.,
you began to see this symbol in September 2011.
Our other communities will introduce it this year.
Mercy’s symbol is a contemporary version of
the original cross which Catherine McAuley,
founder of the Sisters of Mercy, adopted for
her ministry. The outer extensions of the
cross represent a ministry that is diverse but
aligned around a common purpose, forming
a cross-within-a-cross. For Catherine, the inner
cross was a reminder that we should
dedicate ourselves to the work God
has given us, take up our own cross
and serve with a deep respect for others.
For nearly 150 years, we’ve lived the same mission as the Sisters of Mercy who founded our ministry. We have served in many communities, known by names like St. John’s, St. Edward’s and St. Joseph’s, but we’ve always been connected by our shared heritage and our commitment to listening and caring for those we serve.
Now our 38,000 co-workers who serve 200 communities across multiple states are on a mutual journey to get health care right. In upcoming months, we will simply be known as “Mercy.”
All our locations and services will take the name, too. So whether you are seeing your doctor, visiting an urgent care or choosing a place to deliver your baby you’ll know we are using our collective expertise and resources to make your experience better. We’ll use one electronic health record, so everyone who cares for you will understand your needs and better coordinate your care. You’ll have access to specialists and services that you didn’t even know were available in your area. Everywhere and in every way that we serve, you’ll experience the same compassion and spirit you’ve always known with Mercy.
