Fr. Scott Donahue | Mercy Home for Boys & Girls

About Fr. Scott Donahue

Rev. L. Scott Donahue (Fr. Scott) is the President and CEO of Mercy Home for Boys & Girls.

Fr. Scott has been caring for the children at Mercy Home since joining its Board of Regents in 1990, later serving as assistant to its president. In 2006, after ten years of service as Mercy Home's associate president, Fr. Scott was appointed the Home’s eighth president since its founding in 1887.

Entries by Fr. Scott Donahue

Mercy Home Earns Tribune’s Top Workplaces Honor for 8th Straight Year

November 8, 2019 /0 Comments/in Blog, Press Releases /by Fr. Scott Donahue

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls was again named among the top 100 places to work in Chicagoland by the Chicago Tribune for the eighth year in a row.

Partners in Prayer: Alex Finds Relief at Mercy Home

October 16, 2019 /0 Comments/in Partners in Prayer, Sunday Mass /by Fr. Scott Donahue

Join our Partners in Prayer to pray for children like Alex, who because of Mercy Home was able to find relief and feel optimistic about his future.

Fr. Scott’s Corner – One Purpose

October 1, 2019 /0 Comments/in Fr. Scott's Corner, Sunday Mass /by Fr. Scott Donahue

This month Fr. Scott Donahue asks us to take a chance, take a moment to examine our minds and hearts, and remind ourselves of what Christ gave up for us.

The Feast of Our Lady of Mercy

September 18, 2019 /0 Comments/in Reflections, Sunday Mass /by Fr. Scott Donahue

On the feast of Our Lady of Mercy, we celebrate the origins of the Mercedarians and the influence the Virgin Mary had on the founding of this religious order.

Partners in Prayer: Karen Accomplishes Her Goals at Mercy Home

September 17, 2019 /0 Comments/in Partners in Prayer, Sunday Mass /by Fr. Scott Donahue

Join our Partners in Prayer to pray for children like Karen, who because of Mercy Home was able to stay determined and accomplish her goals.

Fr. Scott’s Corner – Take a Chance

September 4, 2019 /1 Comment/in Fr. Scott's Corner, Sunday Mass /by Fr. Scott Donahue

This month Fr. Scott Donahue asks us to take a chance, take a moment to examine our minds and hearts, and remind ourselves of what Christ gave up for us.