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Catholic high school decades in the making breaks ground in northern Colorado
Twelve seniors who pioneered St. John Paul II High School as freshmen four years ago graduated on the 44 acres... Read more
Court backs Catholic school sued by teacher in same-sex union who was denied rehire
The ruling affirmed that religious schools can hold employees to the moral teachings of the Church. Read more
Audience erupts in anger as trustees oppose flying pro-life flag at Toronto Catholic schools
The Pro-Life Flag will not fly over Toronto Catholic schools this May after the Toronto Catholic District School Board trustees... Read more
Pennsylvania diocese puts retired police officers in Catholic schools to protect, ‘mentor’
The Diocese of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, is working to keep students safe by hiring retired police officers who become not only... Read more
U.S. Catholic school report highlights steady enrollment, school choice
The National Catholic Educational Association reported that enrollment remained steady with a 0.0% change in enrollment. Read more
‘Miracles’: Rhode Island Catholic school thrives after last-ditch purchase from diocese
Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope in Warwick, Rhode Island, recently acquired the property of St. Francis School and... Read more
Historic Notre Dame College in Ohio to close this spring after 100 years
Though the school has been struggling with debt for the past few years, the announcement was sudden, falling just months... Read more
First of its kind Catholic trade high school debuts in Houston
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston has opened a first of its kind Catholic trade school for high schoolers in Texas’ largest... Read more
How a Catholic school in Colorado celebrates its thriving Hispanic community
The rise in the Catholic Hispanic population has not only been seen in churches across the country but also in... Read more
Here are 4 Catholic schools in the U.S. that are keeping the faith
As National Catholic Schools Week begins, CNA looks at four schools across the country that prioritize their Catholic identity in... Read more
Cancellation of Illinois scholarship forces some Catholic schools to close their doors
The program made it possible for 5,000 low-income families to send their children to Catholic schools, according to the Archdiocese... Read more
Teen hits major fundraising feat in attempt to save her childhood Catholic school
Seventeen-year-old senior Susan Lutzke may have successfully saved her childhood Catholic school from closing after raising more than $400,000. Read more
‘Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive’: New Orleans Saints owner funds new Catholic school
Gayle Benson concluded her monthly giving in December with a large donation to Good Shepherd School, which serves inner-city children... Read more
Teen nears goal of raising $400,000 to save Catholic school she attended as a child
St. Bede School in Ingleside, Illinois, sent out an email in December saying the school would have to close if... Read more
Colorado Catholic preschools argue in federal court that state discriminates against them
The Archdiocese of Denver and two Catholic preschools contend that the state’s universal preschool program is unconstitutional. Read more
No closures recommended for St. Louis Catholic elementary schools, archdiocese says
Pastors at each of the 25 Catholic elementary schools eyed for closure earlier this year have recommended that their schools... Read more
Missionary priest builds up Haiti one student, one classroom at a time
Father Louis Merosne is on a mission to rebuild the Catholic educational system where he ministers in Haiti. Read more
As home schooling soars in U.S., Catholic schools struggle to recover from pandemic
According to the latest data, more children are being home-schooled in the U.S. than attend Catholic schools. Read more
Special education program focuses on ‘inclusive, student-centered, Catholic education’
The Options Program is a special education program in all four high schools in the Diocese of Arlington that serves... Read more
One-third of St. Louis Catholic schools face possible closure
The schools being considered for closure were chosen based on enrollment numbers, demographic trends, financial strength, and other factors. Read more
