The world premiere of a powerful new documentary about
the founding of the Sisters of Mercy and their enduring
impact on Carlow University’s transformational mission.
The world premiere of a powerful new documentary about
the founding of the Sisters of Mercy and their enduring
impact on Carlow University’s transformational mission.
Cocktail Reception | 5:30pm
Film & Panel Discussion | 6:30pm
Gailliot Center, 5th Floor, University Commons, Carlow University
At the heart of Carlow University’s mission to create a more just and merciful world is an almost 200-year-old story of abiding faith, compassion and, of course, mercy. On September 28th, 2024, we’ll screen and discuss Walking Into the Chaos of Others, a new documentary about the Sisters of Mercy’s “House on Baggot Street”, the devotion of founder Sister Catherine McAuley to serving Dublin’s poor, and the order’s founding of Carlow University in 1929.
This film premiere will include an interactive conversation with Carlow University President Dr. Kathy Humphrey, Sister Sheila Carney, Carlow University Professor of Psychology Dr. Jennifer Roth, and special guest from Dublin, John McDarby, direct descendent of founding sister Veronica McDarby.
Kathy Wilson Humphrey, PhD, is the 11th president of Carlow University. With more than 35 years in higher education, she is revered as an inspirational and visionary leader with a wealth of experience in planning and budgeting; community engagement; diversity, equity and inclusion; and board management. Dr. Humphrey embraces Carlow’s Mercy heritage and longstanding commitment to social justice as the key to positively impacting and transforming generations of lives. Dr. Humphrey’s lifelong career has been devoted to providing students with strong academic foundations, experiential learning opportunities and wrap-around services that support their growth, development and independence to serve as good citizens and contributors to society.
Sister Sheila Carney has been serving as the inaugural Special Assistant to the President at Carlow University since 2008. A proud alumna of Mount Mercy College (now Carlow University), Sister Sheila currently holds a position on the President’s cabinet and oversees campus ministry and other programs through the Center for Mercy Heritage. Her lifelong dedication to the Sisters of Mercy and the mission of their founder, Catherine McAuley, has led to her appointment as chair of the board for the Mercy International Association, based in Dublin, Ireland. This organization connects the Sisters of Mercy across 43 countries.
John McDarby, born and raised in Carlow, Ireland, is a proud relative of Veronica McDarby, one of the Sisters of Mercy who journeyed from Ireland to Pittsburgh, PA to help establish Carlow University. John is a well-known figure in Carlow County, serving as Carlow County Museum Manger and is actively involved with the Carlow County Council and numerous other organizations. Deeply proud of his family’s long-standing connection to the town of Carlow, John continues to be a passionate advocate and historian for the Sisters of Mercy.
Dr. Jennifer Roth has been a dedicated member of the Carlow University community for nearly a decade, where she serves as a Professor of Psychology. Her deep connection with the Sisters of Mercy began when she joined the university, and it was further enriched through her participation in The McDarby Institute—a year-long program focused on exploring the values of mercy and the legacy of Catherine McAuley. Since completing the institute, Dr. Roth has actively engaged in mission and educational trips, visiting places such as Haiti and Dublin to witness these mercy values in action. Her experiences have profoundly shaped her commitment to these principles, which she now brings to her local community in Pittsburgh serving as the Vice President of the US Blind Tennis Association.
Admission is complimentary through the generous support of the Carlow Impact Series. Register to reserve your spot.
February 6, 2024