Updated Sept. 25, 2026, 8:06 a.m. ET

The Most Rev. Dermot Farrell, the archbishop of Dublin, welcomes guests to the Mercyhurst University Centennial Mass inside the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pa., on Sept. 24, 2026. Mercyhurst College was founded by Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, who trace their heritage to Dublin, Ireland. Mercyhurst opened to women in September of 1926.

The Most Rev. Dermot Farrell, the archbishop of Dublin, welcomes guests to the Mercyhurst University Centennial Mass inside the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pa., on Sept. 24, 2026. Mercyhurst College was founded by Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, who trace their heritage to Dublin, Ireland. Mercyhurst opened to women in September of 1926.

GREG WOHLFORD/ERIE TIMES-NEWSThe Most Rev. Dermot Farrell, the archbishop of Dublin, welcomes guests to the Mercyhurst University Centennial Mass inside the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pa., on Sept. 24, 2026. Mercyhurst College was founded by Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, who trace their heritage to Dublin, Ireland. Mercyhurst opened to women in September of 1926.

The Most Rev. Dermot Farrell, the archbishop of Dublin, welcomes guests to the Mercyhurst University Centennial Mass inside the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pa., on Sept. 24, 2026. Mercyhurst College was founded by Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, who trace their heritage to Dublin, Ireland. Mercyhurst opened to women in September of 1926.

GREG WOHLFORD/ERIE TIMES-NEWSMercyhurst University students attend a Centennial Mass inside the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pa., on Sept. 24, 2026. Mercyhurst College was founded by Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, who trace their heritage to Dublin, Ireland. Mercyhurst opened to women in September of 1926.

Mercyhurst University students attend a Centennial Mass inside the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pa., on Sept. 24, 2026. Mercyhurst College was founded by Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, who trace their heritage to Dublin, Ireland. Mercyhurst opened to women in September of 1926.

GREG WOHLFORD/ERIE TIMES-NEWSMercyhurst University students attend a Centennial Mass inside the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pa., on Sept. 24, 2026. Mercyhurst College was founded by Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, who trace their heritage to Dublin, Ireland. Mercyhurst opened to women in September of 1926.

Mercyhurst University students attend a Centennial Mass inside the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pa., on Sept. 24, 2026. Mercyhurst College was founded by Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, who trace their heritage to Dublin, Ireland. Mercyhurst opened to women in September of 1926.

GREG WOHLFORD/ERIE TIMES-NEWSGuests attend a Centennial Mass inside the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pa., on Sept. 24, 2026. Mercyhurst College was founded by Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, who trace their heritage to Dublin, Ireland. Mercyhurst opened to women in September of 1926.

Guests attend a Centennial Mass inside the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pa., on Sept. 24, 2026. Mercyhurst College was founded by Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, who trace their heritage to Dublin, Ireland. Mercyhurst opened to women in September of 1926.

GREG WOHLFORD/ERIE TIMES-NEWSMercyhurst University students attend a Centennial Mass inside the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pa., on Sept. 24, 2026. Mercyhurst College was founded by Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, who trace their heritage to Dublin, Ireland. Mercyhurst opened to women in September of 1926.

Mercyhurst University students attend a Centennial Mass inside the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pa., on Sept. 24, 2026. Mercyhurst College was founded by Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, who trace their heritage to Dublin, Ireland. Mercyhurst opened to women in September of 1926.

GREG WOHLFORD/ERIE TIMES-NEWSMercyhurst University students attend a Centennial Mass inside the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pa., on Sept. 24, 2026. Mercyhurst College was founded by Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, who trace their heritage to Dublin, Ireland. Mercyhurst opened to women in September of 1926.

Mercyhurst University students attend a Centennial Mass inside the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pa., on Sept. 24, 2026. Mercyhurst College was founded by Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, who trace their heritage to Dublin, Ireland. Mercyhurst opened to women in September of 1926.

GREG WOHLFORD/ERIE TIMES-NEWSMercyhurst University students attend a Centennial Mass inside the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pa., on Sept. 24, 2026. Mercyhurst College was founded by Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, who trace their heritage to Dublin, Ireland. Mercyhurst opened to women in September of 1926.

Mercyhurst University students attend a Centennial Mass inside the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pa., on Sept. 24, 2026. Mercyhurst College was founded by Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, who trace their heritage to Dublin, Ireland. Mercyhurst opened to women in September of 1926.

GREG WOHLFORD/ERIE TIMES-NEWSThe Mercyhurst University Centennial Mass begins inside the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pa.,, on Sept. 24, 2026. Mercyhurst College was founded by Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, who trace their heritage to Dublin, Ireland. Mercyhurst opened to women in September of 1926.

The Mercyhurst University Centennial Mass begins inside the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pa.,, on Sept. 24, 2026. Mercyhurst College was founded by Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, who trace their heritage to Dublin, Ireland. Mercyhurst opened to women in September of 1926.

GREG WOHLFORD/ERIE TIMES-NEWSMercyhurst Preparatory School choir members perform during a Centennial Mass inside the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pa., on Sept. 24, 2026. Mercyhurst College was founded by Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, who trace their heritage to Dublin, Ireland. Mercyhurst opened to women in September of 1926.

Mercyhurst Preparatory School choir members perform during a Centennial Mass inside the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pa., on Sept. 24, 2026. Mercyhurst College was founded by Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, who trace their heritage to Dublin, Ireland. Mercyhurst opened to women in September of 1926.

GREG WOHLFORD/ERIE TIMES-NEWSAmelia Fontaine leads a responsorial psalm during the Mercyhurst University Centennial Mass inside the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pa., on Sept. 24, 2026. Mercyhurst College was founded by Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, who trace their heritage to Dublin, Ireland. Mercyhurst opened to women in September of 1926.

Amelia Fontaine leads a responsorial psalm during the Mercyhurst University Centennial Mass inside the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pa., on Sept. 24, 2026. Mercyhurst College was founded by Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, who trace their heritage to Dublin, Ireland. Mercyhurst opened to women in September of 1926.

GREG WOHLFORD/ERIE TIMES-NEWSMercyhurst Prep students attend a Centennial Mass inside the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pa., on Sept. 24, 2026. Mercyhurst College was founded by Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, who trace their heritage to Dublin, Ireland. Mercyhurst opened to women in September of 1926.

Mercyhurst Prep students attend a Centennial Mass inside the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pa., on Sept. 24, 2026. Mercyhurst College was founded by Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, who trace their heritage to Dublin, Ireland. Mercyhurst opened to women in September of 1926.

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