The Mulcahy Institute for Social Justice
At Georgian Court, our values guide us to build a more just and compassionate world.
Our mission
The Institute’s mission is an outgrowth of Georgian Court University’s Mercy identity and its commitment to translate concern for social justice into action. The institute provides educational programs and initiatives, opportunities for meaningful community engagement, resources for citizenship, and advocacy for justice.
Our vision
We seek “a world transformed by mercy – a world where human dignity is reverenced, and every person has the opportunity to participate fully in society.”
Our intellectual and spiritual grounding
The institute is intellectually grounded in the tradition of Catholic Social Teaching and spiritually it is inspired by the lives of Jesus and Catherine McAuley. Focusing on the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy – Earth, Nonviolence, Women, Antiracism and Immigration “the institute insists that both action and contemplation are at the heart of Mercy life”.
Our work
- Formation for service and social justice from a Catholic Mercy perspective
- Faculty Fellowship for Peace and Nonviolence
- Support the university’s efforts to build community engagement with local partners committed to social justice
- Student scholarships for leadership programs offered by Catholic Relief Services, the Conference of Mercy Higher Education, and Mercy International
The Mulcahy Institute for Social Justice is housed within GCU’s Office of Mission and Ministry.
