Carlow University’s cherished tradition to open the academic year returns on Thursday, September 17 at 10:00 am with the Mass of the Holy Spirit, celebrated this year by Most Reverend Mark Eckman, Bishop of Pittsburgh.

Carlow's 97th birthday isn't just a milestone — it's a living story. From seven Sisters of Mercy who sailed from Carlow, Ireland in 1843 to the founding of Mount Mercy College on September 24, 1929, to today's Carlow University, our Mercy mission has shaped generations of changemakers. This celebration honors that heritage and invites every … Continued