http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/paul-vi-catholic-high-school-considers-move-from-fairfax-to-loudoun-county/2013/12/19/87da4bd6-68f1-11e3-ae56-22de072140a2_story.html
Commentary: A Catholic High School in Fairfax by the name of Paul VI has considered to be moved to Loudoun County. It is not the first time that things like this happen, to be rather honest.
-Edward Lamb
Friday, December 20, 2013
"Catholic school students rally around official forced out for same-sex marriage"
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/12/19/catholic-school-students-rally-around-official-forced-out-for-same-sex-marriage/
Commentary: Apparently, this becoming the case in some of the Catholic Schools in the country. I mean, first Common Core, now this. But there is something to note, and that the Catholic School Student is in fact, capable of rallying together in the service of something they believe is right.
-Edward Lamb
Commentary: Apparently, this becoming the case in some of the Catholic Schools in the country. I mean, first Common Core, now this. But there is something to note, and that the Catholic School Student is in fact, capable of rallying together in the service of something they believe is right.
-Edward Lamb
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Update
Sorry if this blog hadn't been updated over the course of this week. But lately, I am doing things that relevant are to what is going on in the real world, not in cyberspace.
-Edward
-Edward
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
"[Catholic] School failed to live up to its diversity ideals"
read all about it @ http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20131211_School_failed_to_live_up_to_its_diversity_ideals.html
Commentary: This one is yet another incident we have, and yet again it has something about sexual orientation. Read it.
-Edward Lamb
Commentary: This one is yet another incident we have, and yet again it has something about sexual orientation. Read it.
-Edward Lamb
To make clear: Michael Griffin was welcome to teach at Bensalem's Holy Ghost Prep as long as he and his male companion simply lived in sin. Once Griffin told the school principal of his intention to marry, all bets were off. On Friday, the veteran teacher was fired.
Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20131211_School_failed_to_live_up_to_its_diversity_ideals.html#H2qfu5fwclY7CsXj.99
Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20131211_School_failed_to_live_up_to_its_diversity_ideals.html#H2qfu5fwclY7CsXj.99
To make clear: Michael Griffin was welcome to teach at Bensalem's Holy Ghost Prep as long as he and his male companion simply lived in sin. Once Griffin told the school principal of his intention to marry, all bets were off. On Friday, the veteran teacher was fired.
Administrators long knew about his relationship, Griffin said, but were comfortable looking the other way. Going public and being legal was too much. It's the Catholic Church's twisted version of Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
Ironically, had Griffin taught in New Jersey, where he resides and plans to wed, he would be legally protected from discrimination based on his sexual orientation. Almost half of the states have enacted similar laws.
Pennsylvania, you will be shocked to learn, is not among them, though there is pending legislation. An earlier effort failed to make it out of committee.
Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20131211_School_failed_to_live_up_to_its_diversity_ideals.html#H2qfu5fwclY7CsXj.99
Administrators long knew about his relationship, Griffin said, but were comfortable looking the other way. Going public and being legal was too much. It's the Catholic Church's twisted version of Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
Ironically, had Griffin taught in New Jersey, where he resides and plans to wed, he would be legally protected from discrimination based on his sexual orientation. Almost half of the states have enacted similar laws.
Pennsylvania, you will be shocked to learn, is not among them, though there is pending legislation. An earlier effort failed to make it out of committee.
Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20131211_School_failed_to_live_up_to_its_diversity_ideals.html#H2qfu5fwclY7CsXj.99
To make clear: Michael Griffin was welcome to teach at Bensalem's Holy Ghost Prep as long as he and his male companion simply lived in sin. Once Griffin told the school principal of his intention to marry, all bets were off. On Friday, the veteran teacher was fired.
Administrators long knew about his relationship, Griffin said, but were comfortable looking the other way. Going public and being legal was too much. It's the Catholic Church's twisted version of Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
Ironically, had Griffin taught in New Jersey, where he resides and plans to wed, he would be legally protected from discrimination based on his sexual orientation. Almost half of the states have enacted similar laws.
Pennsylvania, you will be shocked to learn, is not among them, though there is pending legislation. An earlier effort failed to make it out of committee.
Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20131211_School_failed_to_live_up_to_its_diversity_ideals.html#H2qfu5fwclY7CsXj.99
Administrators long knew about his relationship, Griffin said, but were comfortable looking the other way. Going public and being legal was too much. It's the Catholic Church's twisted version of Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
Ironically, had Griffin taught in New Jersey, where he resides and plans to wed, he would be legally protected from discrimination based on his sexual orientation. Almost half of the states have enacted similar laws.
Pennsylvania, you will be shocked to learn, is not among them, though there is pending legislation. An earlier effort failed to make it out of committee.
Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20131211_School_failed_to_live_up_to_its_diversity_ideals.html#H2qfu5fwclY7CsXj.99
To make clear: Michael Griffin was welcome to teach at Bensalem's Holy Ghost Prep as long as he and his male companion simply lived in sin. Once Griffin told the school principal of his intention to marry, all bets were off. On Friday, the veteran teacher was fired.
Administrators long knew about his relationship, Griffin said, but were comfortable looking the other way. Going public and being legal was too much. It's the Catholic Church's twisted version of Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
Ironically, had Griffin taught in New Jersey, where he resides and plans to wed, he would be legally protected from discrimination based on his sexual orientation. Almost half of the states have enacted similar laws.
Pennsylvania, you will be shocked to learn, is not among them, though there is pending legislation. An earlier effort failed to make it out of committee.
Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20131211_School_failed_to_live_up_to_its_diversity_ideals.html#H2qfu5fwclY7CsXj.99
Administrators long knew about his relationship, Griffin said, but were comfortable looking the other way. Going public and being legal was too much. It's the Catholic Church's twisted version of Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
Ironically, had Griffin taught in New Jersey, where he resides and plans to wed, he would be legally protected from discrimination based on his sexual orientation. Almost half of the states have enacted similar laws.
Pennsylvania, you will be shocked to learn, is not among them, though there is pending legislation. An earlier effort failed to make it out of committee.
Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20131211_School_failed_to_live_up_to_its_diversity_ideals.html#H2qfu5fwclY7CsXj.99
"Female teacher's aide arrested for sexual abusing student in Hayward"
read all about it @ http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/east_bay&id=9354787
"HAYWARD, Calif. -- A female after-school program coordinator at a Hayward Catholic school has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a male student beginning when he was 12, police said today.
Police said they began their investigation on Nov. 18 after they were informed of a possible incident of child sexual abuse.
They said they learned that the victim, who is now 14, has allegedly been in a sexual relationship with the suspect, 29-year-old Mia Cummings of Oakland, since he was 12."
"HAYWARD, Calif. -- A female after-school program coordinator at a Hayward Catholic school has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a male student beginning when he was 12, police said today.
Police said they began their investigation on Nov. 18 after they were informed of a possible incident of child sexual abuse.
They said they learned that the victim, who is now 14, has allegedly been in a sexual relationship with the suspect, 29-year-old Mia Cummings of Oakland, since he was 12."
Thursday, December 5, 2013
"Dozens hold peaceful protest, vigil for closure of St. Joseph Catholic School held in Canton"
read all about it @ http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/oh_stark/Dozens-hold-peaceful-protest-vigil-for-closure-of-St-Joseph-Catholic-held-in-Canton
"CANTON - “We don't know what to do. This is where we wanted to send our daughter,” said Josette Brooks crying at a vigil held at St. Joseph Catholic School in Canton Wednesday night.
The vigil was held as a peaceful protest to the changes announced by the Diocese of Youngstown late Tuesday.
Those changes involve several Catholic schools across Stark County but in Canton, these changes mean the closure of St. Joseph, a school that’s been around since 1902.
At the vigil, parents told stories of how their parents and grandparents attended the school.
Allison Gardner, a former student said, “Here it's more like a family and everybody cares about each other here.”
Losing the school’s community is what parents and students said they are most upset about.
Members of the Diocese said reasons for St. Joseph’s closure include population changes and less kids sitting at their desks."
"CANTON - “We don't know what to do. This is where we wanted to send our daughter,” said Josette Brooks crying at a vigil held at St. Joseph Catholic School in Canton Wednesday night.
The vigil was held as a peaceful protest to the changes announced by the Diocese of Youngstown late Tuesday.
Those changes involve several Catholic schools across Stark County but in Canton, these changes mean the closure of St. Joseph, a school that’s been around since 1902.
At the vigil, parents told stories of how their parents and grandparents attended the school.
Allison Gardner, a former student said, “Here it's more like a family and everybody cares about each other here.”
Losing the school’s community is what parents and students said they are most upset about.
Members of the Diocese said reasons for St. Joseph’s closure include population changes and less kids sitting at their desks."
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
"Community Bank, N.A. supports Catholic education"
read all about it @ http://timesleader.com/news/news/1025502/Community-Bank-N.A.-supports-Catholic-education
"Lindsay Doherty, EITC/OSTC coordinator for the Diocese of Scranton, center, and Kathleen P. Hanlon, Ed.D., Diocesan Secretary for Catholic Schools/Superintendent of Schools, accept a check for the Diocese of Scranton Scholarship Foundation for $62,500 from Community Bank, N.A. President of PA Banking Robert P. Matley through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program.
The program provides need-based tuition assistance to students attending Diocesan schools. Community Bank, N.A. also presented the Diocesan Scholarship Foundation with a $15,000 contribution through Pennsylvania’s Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) program, which provides scholarship assistance to eligible families who reside within the boundary of an underperforming school, as determined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education."
"Lindsay Doherty, EITC/OSTC coordinator for the Diocese of Scranton, center, and Kathleen P. Hanlon, Ed.D., Diocesan Secretary for Catholic Schools/Superintendent of Schools, accept a check for the Diocese of Scranton Scholarship Foundation for $62,500 from Community Bank, N.A. President of PA Banking Robert P. Matley through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program.
The program provides need-based tuition assistance to students attending Diocesan schools. Community Bank, N.A. also presented the Diocesan Scholarship Foundation with a $15,000 contribution through Pennsylvania’s Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) program, which provides scholarship assistance to eligible families who reside within the boundary of an underperforming school, as determined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education."
"Eighth graders step up to high school for Visitation Day"
read all about it @ http://catholicphilly.com/2013/12/photo-features/universal-visitation-day/
"Eighth grade students from across the Philadelphia Archdiocese had the opportunity to visit the high school of their choice on Thursday, Nov. 14. To encourage their future enrollment at a Catholic high school, the students were given tours, met teachers, played games and were treated to performances by high school students."
Commentary: This article is actually more of pictures, than an actual article with text. But nevertheless, its still news.
-Edward Lamb
"Eighth grade students from across the Philadelphia Archdiocese had the opportunity to visit the high school of their choice on Thursday, Nov. 14. To encourage their future enrollment at a Catholic high school, the students were given tours, met teachers, played games and were treated to performances by high school students."
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Commentary: This article is actually more of pictures, than an actual article with text. But nevertheless, its still news.
-Edward Lamb
"Church Must Let Schools Remain Separate Entities, Says Catholic Leader"
read all about it @ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cara-mcdonough/church-must-let-schools-r_b_4373236.html
"There is a dissonance in today's Catholic Church. The new pope's resonance with so many church members -- as he openly distances himself from ongoing Church struggles regarding issues like abortion, gay marriage and the role of women -- shows that among more progressive Catholics, there is a true desire for change.
Like many Catholics, I believe this change cannot possibly arrive without the support of Catholic leaders. That's why it is incredibly enlightening to speak to outspoken Catholic leaders like Brother Louis DeThomasis, who, this summer, introduced his latest book.
In the clearly written and easily digestible, "Dynamic of Catholic Education: Letting the Catholic School Be School," DeThomasis, who has been a major player in Catholic education for 40 years, documents some of the profound struggles he feels currently exist within the expansive realm of Catholic education; a world that encompasses some of our nation's most respected grade schools and universities.
On the one hand, explains the always-passionate DeThomasis during an interview with me, is the Catholic hierarchy imposing strict dogmatic and practical regulations on all institutions with a Church affiliation; on the other, the students and educators -- many progressive Catholics among them -- trying to navigate these rules while not breaking from their faith entirely.
"You have to please the church, the bishops and the alumni," he explains of the latter group, which is therefore torn between fully exploring academic pursuits and trying to avoid trouble with the higher-ups."
"There is a dissonance in today's Catholic Church. The new pope's resonance with so many church members -- as he openly distances himself from ongoing Church struggles regarding issues like abortion, gay marriage and the role of women -- shows that among more progressive Catholics, there is a true desire for change.
Like many Catholics, I believe this change cannot possibly arrive without the support of Catholic leaders. That's why it is incredibly enlightening to speak to outspoken Catholic leaders like Brother Louis DeThomasis, who, this summer, introduced his latest book.
In the clearly written and easily digestible, "Dynamic of Catholic Education: Letting the Catholic School Be School," DeThomasis, who has been a major player in Catholic education for 40 years, documents some of the profound struggles he feels currently exist within the expansive realm of Catholic education; a world that encompasses some of our nation's most respected grade schools and universities.
On the one hand, explains the always-passionate DeThomasis during an interview with me, is the Catholic hierarchy imposing strict dogmatic and practical regulations on all institutions with a Church affiliation; on the other, the students and educators -- many progressive Catholics among them -- trying to navigate these rules while not breaking from their faith entirely.
"You have to please the church, the bishops and the alumni," he explains of the latter group, which is therefore torn between fully exploring academic pursuits and trying to avoid trouble with the higher-ups."
"TCCES plans new middle school"
read all about it @ http://www.fox11online.com/news/local/fox-cities/twin-cities-catholic-education-system-plans-new-middle-school
"TOWN OF MENASHA - Catholic parishes in the Neenah-Menasha area have begun raising money to build a new middle school.
The Twin Cities Catholic Education System has announced a plan to build the school on the campus of St. Mary Central High School in the town of Menasha. The new building would replace the existing Seton Middle School in Menasha, which was built in 1941.
TCCES says five local business leaders have pledged $6.5 million toward the project. The goal is for the five parishes to raise another $3 million by June 30 so construction can begin in July and the school can open in September 2015.
School leaders say there are many advantages to building the school on the existing high school campus. Students will have access to the new fine arts education center and technology classrooms. The campus provides access to green space and the Jane's Woods area. Outdoor athletic practice and game facilities are also available. The centralized location also simplifies transportation for families, TCCES leaders say."
"TOWN OF MENASHA - Catholic parishes in the Neenah-Menasha area have begun raising money to build a new middle school.
The Twin Cities Catholic Education System has announced a plan to build the school on the campus of St. Mary Central High School in the town of Menasha. The new building would replace the existing Seton Middle School in Menasha, which was built in 1941.
TCCES says five local business leaders have pledged $6.5 million toward the project. The goal is for the five parishes to raise another $3 million by June 30 so construction can begin in July and the school can open in September 2015.
School leaders say there are many advantages to building the school on the existing high school campus. Students will have access to the new fine arts education center and technology classrooms. The campus provides access to green space and the Jane's Woods area. Outdoor athletic practice and game facilities are also available. The centralized location also simplifies transportation for families, TCCES leaders say."
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
"Catholic Schools Collecting Donations for Tornado Victims"
read all about it @ http://www.emissourian.com/local_news/washington/article_35386705-135d-5dcd-94a9-a7e5c5218f44.html
"Local Catholic schools and parishes are continuing to collect donations to aid the families in St. Patrick School and Church in Washington, Ill., who lost everything when an EF4 tornado ripped through their community Nov. 17.
The “Washington to Washington” drive is being conducted by Our Lady of Lourdes Grade School and Parish, St. Francis Borgia Grade School and Parish, St. Gertrude Grade School and Parish and St. Francis Borgia Regional High School."
"Local Catholic schools and parishes are continuing to collect donations to aid the families in St. Patrick School and Church in Washington, Ill., who lost everything when an EF4 tornado ripped through their community Nov. 17.
The “Washington to Washington” drive is being conducted by Our Lady of Lourdes Grade School and Parish, St. Francis Borgia Grade School and Parish, St. Gertrude Grade School and Parish and St. Francis Borgia Regional High School."
"Save Our Catholic Schools!"
Read all about it @ http://spectator.org/articles/56877/save-our-catholic-schools
"It would appear that parents have been asking that very question in increasing numbers. Parochial schools are facing greater competition from other private schools, alternative schools, and charter schools. In addition, they are still located where American parishes have traditionally been established: in the hearts of cities, clustered around now-vanished ethnic neighborhoods. I volunteered to serve on the parish council of a church on the Upper East Side in New York. We inherited a school that was in financial, educational, and demographic ruin. In the space of one year the archdiocese closed the school and merged it with another. A friend, pastor of a parish six blocks away, fought the good fight for as long as he could; his school soon closed, as well. According to a recent article in USA Today, enrollment in Catholic schools fell 12 percent during the 2012-2013 school year. In that same article, school administrators outline their plan of attack: new stuff, iPads, Apple TV, Smart Boards! It makes me wince. Here we go on that iceberg, again."
-Edward Lamb
"It would appear that parents have been asking that very question in increasing numbers. Parochial schools are facing greater competition from other private schools, alternative schools, and charter schools. In addition, they are still located where American parishes have traditionally been established: in the hearts of cities, clustered around now-vanished ethnic neighborhoods. I volunteered to serve on the parish council of a church on the Upper East Side in New York. We inherited a school that was in financial, educational, and demographic ruin. In the space of one year the archdiocese closed the school and merged it with another. A friend, pastor of a parish six blocks away, fought the good fight for as long as he could; his school soon closed, as well. According to a recent article in USA Today, enrollment in Catholic schools fell 12 percent during the 2012-2013 school year. In that same article, school administrators outline their plan of attack: new stuff, iPads, Apple TV, Smart Boards! It makes me wince. Here we go on that iceberg, again."
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Commentary: Now, this is the same old, same old recurrence: someone literally finds out that Catholic Education's gone belly up, and wonders why. Little do they know that it was actually the students who are the problem. But not only are we, the Catholic School Students are the problem, we are also the key to Catholic Education solution. As I watch the decline of Catholic Education within the United States, I wonder "why won't everyone realize that without Catholic School Students, there cannot be any Catholic Education".
-Edward Lamb
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
"Malden Catholic receives $1 million donation from alumnus Robert Higgins"
read all about it @
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/malden/2013/11/malden_catholic_receives_1_million_donation_from_robert_higg.html
"The following was submitted by Malden Catholic High School:
Robert Higgins and his wife, Kristine, recently made a substantial, $1 million gift to The Essential Malden Catholic Campaign.
“I feel that I have an obligation to give back, and I know that any resources I can provide MC will be well used,” commented Bob. “Giving to the Essential Campaign is critical to ensure that Malden Catholic will be around for the next generation and the generation after that.”
The Essential Malden Catholic Campaign seeks $15 million for significant improvements to the educational infrastructure, academics, technology, faculty salaries, and strategic operating reserve fund.
The Essential Malden Catholic Campaign seeks $15 million for significant improvements to the educational infrastructure, academics, technology, faculty salaries, and strategic operating reserve fund.
A 1964 graduate, Bob joined John ’57 and Richard ’59 as one of three Higgins brothers who came to Malden Catholic from Melrose. “My parents were from Malden and Medford, and they were great believers in Catholic education and Malden Catholic in particular,” explained Bob. His mother, Catherine Grant Higgins, was a 1926 graduate of Girls Catholic in Malden, and his uncle, Bill Grant, was a Malden Catholic football coach. Malden Catholic was the natural choice for Bob."
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/malden/2013/11/malden_catholic_receives_1_million_donation_from_robert_higg.html
"The following was submitted by Malden Catholic High School:
Robert Higgins and his wife, Kristine, recently made a substantial, $1 million gift to The Essential Malden Catholic Campaign.
“I feel that I have an obligation to give back, and I know that any resources I can provide MC will be well used,” commented Bob. “Giving to the Essential Campaign is critical to ensure that Malden Catholic will be around for the next generation and the generation after that.”
The Essential Malden Catholic Campaign seeks $15 million for significant improvements to the educational infrastructure, academics, technology, faculty salaries, and strategic operating reserve fund.
The Essential Malden Catholic Campaign seeks $15 million for significant improvements to the educational infrastructure, academics, technology, faculty salaries, and strategic operating reserve fund.
A 1964 graduate, Bob joined John ’57 and Richard ’59 as one of three Higgins brothers who came to Malden Catholic from Melrose. “My parents were from Malden and Medford, and they were great believers in Catholic education and Malden Catholic in particular,” explained Bob. His mother, Catherine Grant Higgins, was a 1926 graduate of Girls Catholic in Malden, and his uncle, Bill Grant, was a Malden Catholic football coach. Malden Catholic was the natural choice for Bob."
"Athletic Director of Catholic School Accused of Inappropriate Conduct With Student"
read all about it @ http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Athletic-Director-of-Catholic-School-Accused-of-Inappropriate-Conduct-With-Student-233407681.html
Commentary: Personally, it is sickening to hear such things. I wish that it didn't have to end up like this.
-Edward Lamb
"Police are investigating an athletic director at a local Catholic school who allegedly engaged in inappropriate conduct with a minor.
Administrators at Roman Catholic High School say they received a report last week that athletic director Sean Fitzherbert engaged in inappropriate conduct via a computer with a minor who attends Father Judge High School.
Fitzherbert, who began working at Roman Catholic in July of this year, was placed on administrative leave. Officials say he was not previously employed by any Archdiocese entity.
Philadelphia Police and the Special Victims Unit are currently investigating."
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Commentary: Personally, it is sickening to hear such things. I wish that it didn't have to end up like this.
-Edward Lamb
Monday, November 25, 2013
"St. James principal nominated for prestigious national Catholic educators award"
read all about it @ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20131125/news/711259846/
"The Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago, Sr. Mary Paul McCaughey, could nominate just one principal for a national award — out of its network of more than 250 schools — and she looked to the suburbs for her nominee.
Judy Pappas, a Prospect Heights resident and principal of St. James Catholic School in Arlington Heights, learned of her nomination during an all-school Mass on Friday.
"I'm stunned," Pappas said "There are so many more folks deserving of this honor. Just to be nominated is a blessing for the whole school.""
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Commentary: It would seem that both the Archdioceses of Philadelphia and Chicago have things going well for them. Shame that it isn't the case with all the others. But that's just me of course.
-Edward Lamb
"Part-time instructor at St. Louis Catholic middle school charged with raping and molesting girl, 13"
read all about it @ http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/part-time-instructor-at-st-louis-catholic-middle-school-charged/article_c77bd0bd-8fe0-5061-8434-7890dc2d73f2.html
"ST. LOUIS • A part-time instructor for a Catholic middle school for girls from low-income backgrounds has been charged with raping and molesting one of the students.
Seri O. Grant, 54, of the 6900 block of Willow Wood Drive in Northwoods, was charged Friday in St. Louis Circuit Court with first-degree statutory rape and first-degree child molestation."
"ST. LOUIS • A part-time instructor for a Catholic middle school for girls from low-income backgrounds has been charged with raping and molesting one of the students.
Seri O. Grant, 54, of the 6900 block of Willow Wood Drive in Northwoods, was charged Friday in St. Louis Circuit Court with first-degree statutory rape and first-degree child molestation."
"Enrollment decline imperiling St. Mary's is affecting other Catholic schools in Worcester"
read all about @ http://www.telegram.com/article/20131125/NEWS/311259903/1116
"WORCESTER — The low enrollment that has St. Mary's Junior/Senior High School on the brink of closing is far from unique to that parish school.
In the city as a whole, the number of Worcester children enrolled in Catholic schools in the 2012-13 school year was less than half what it was in the 1983-1984, the earliest comparison year on the Worcester public schools' Oct. 1 enrollment report.
St. Mary's was down to approximately 90 students in Grades 7-12 when the Rev. Thaddeus X. Stachura, headmaster, announced this month that he planned to close St. Mary's. He said the elementary school would remain open. Since then, Bishop Robert J. McManus has given school supporters 75 days to come up with a plan to save it.
St. Mary's was the last parish-supported high school in Central Massachusetts. Other high schools, such as Holy Name and St. Peter-Marian, are run by the diocese, and still others, such as St. John's High School in Shrewsbury and Notre Dame Academy in Worcester, are private. Parish-run secondary schools have faced special challenges."
"WORCESTER — The low enrollment that has St. Mary's Junior/Senior High School on the brink of closing is far from unique to that parish school.
In the city as a whole, the number of Worcester children enrolled in Catholic schools in the 2012-13 school year was less than half what it was in the 1983-1984, the earliest comparison year on the Worcester public schools' Oct. 1 enrollment report.
St. Mary's was down to approximately 90 students in Grades 7-12 when the Rev. Thaddeus X. Stachura, headmaster, announced this month that he planned to close St. Mary's. He said the elementary school would remain open. Since then, Bishop Robert J. McManus has given school supporters 75 days to come up with a plan to save it.
St. Mary's was the last parish-supported high school in Central Massachusetts. Other high schools, such as Holy Name and St. Peter-Marian, are run by the diocese, and still others, such as St. John's High School in Shrewsbury and Notre Dame Academy in Worcester, are private. Parish-run secondary schools have faced special challenges."
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
"Despite objections, Catholic schools adopt Common Core"
Read all about it @ http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/despite-objections-catholic-schools-adopt-common-core/article_98915964-5092-11e3-b27a-0019bb2963f4.html
"Catholic schools within the Diocese of Santa Rosa, which includes Napa, will be adopting the new Common Core education standards — despite opposition from a group of Catholic scholars.
The Common Core aims to unify the standards for English and math so that all students graduate career- and college-ready. While supporters, including those in local Catholic schools, say the Common Core will raise academic standards, opponents — including more than 130 Catholic scholars — believe the standards are a step backward. Common Core-educated children, the scholars wrote in a letter, “will not be prepared to do authentic college work.”
The letter, signed by 132 Catholic scholars, was recently sent to each Catholic bishop in the country. The letter stated that the Common Core would negatively impact the character and curriculum of schools and implementing the new standards would be a “grave disservice” to Catholic education."
Monday, November 18, 2013
"You’re Not a Princess’: Catholic Prep School’s Campaign Telling Girls ‘Life’s Not a Fairy Tale’ Goes Viral"
read all about it @ http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/11/15/youre-not-a-princess-catholic-prep-schools-campaign-telling-girls-lifes-not-a-fairy-tale-goes-viral/
"An all-girls Catholic prep school in Kentucky has a message for prospective and current students:
“You’re not a princess. Prepare for real life.”
One message says, ”Don’t wait for a prince, be able to rescue yourself.”
"An all-girls Catholic prep school in Kentucky has a message for prospective and current students:
“You’re not a princess. Prepare for real life.”
Mercy Academy in Louisville, Ky., has crafted the pointed proclamation in an effort to show young women that the fairy tales they grew up watching and reading aren’t necessarily reality.
Rather than aspiring to be taken care of by a man, the campaign urges young women to stand on their own two feet.
One message says, ”Don’t wait for a prince, be able to rescue yourself.”
Another contends, “Life’s not a fairy tale.”"
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Commentary: And, their point is what again? I really have no idea what's whole big deal about this issue. It all just sound ridiculous and unnecessary. Maybe someone could tell me why people are going into a huge St. Vitus' dance about this?
-Edward Lamb
Thursday, November 14, 2013
"District, Catholic, charter schools share applications"
read all about it @ http://articles.philly.com/2013-11-13/news/43985571_1_great-schools-compact-philadelphia-charter-schools-greatphillyschools
"For the first time, students applying to high school at Philadelphia School District, charter, and Catholic schools will be able to start the process with similar one-page applications, Mayor Nutter's Office of Education announced. The forms were developed by the district, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Charter Schools for Excellence, and other organizations that are members of the Great Schools Compact.
"This has been one of the things that the compact has been talking about from the very beginning," said Lori Shorr, the city's chief education officer."
Commentary: More power to you. Not that I'm complaining of course.
-Edward Lamb
"For the first time, students applying to high school at Philadelphia School District, charter, and Catholic schools will be able to start the process with similar one-page applications, Mayor Nutter's Office of Education announced. The forms were developed by the district, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Charter Schools for Excellence, and other organizations that are members of the Great Schools Compact.
"This has been one of the things that the compact has been talking about from the very beginning," said Lori Shorr, the city's chief education officer."
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Commentary: More power to you. Not that I'm complaining of course.
-Edward Lamb
"Catholic education on downward spiral as enrollment drops, schools close"
read all about it @ http://www.heraldstandard.com/new_today/catholic-education-on-downward-spiral-as-enrollment-drops-schools-close/article_6ed1fe70-d8a2-5856-b9f8-51256c8e7702.html
"The following is part of an occasional series on the changing face of the Roman Catholic Church in Fayette County due to population declines in members and priests that are affecting parishes and schools.
After a recommendation was made to close All Saints Regional Catholic School in Masontown in 2005, the community and Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg worked together to keep the facility open.
But according to the diocese, the sharp decline in enrollment, 100 students in 2007-08 to just 62 last year, hit too hard and caused the school to run a deficit.
With only 41 students registered for this fall, the diocese announced the school would shut its doors for good.
The closing is another in a steady trend of fading Catholic schools in the county as diocesan officials report that as the number of children attending parishes in Fayette County decreases, so do the chances of a climbing enrollment."
Commentary: Yes, I agree that Catholic Education within all dioceses and archdioceses are on the decline, and not just the ones in Fayette County in Pennsylvania. However, I do want to point out that, whenever anyone talks about Catholic Education, what is their definition of what they mean by Catholic Education? Do they mean within a city, a diocese or archdiocese, a state, or in the nation as a whole?
-Edward Lamb
"The following is part of an occasional series on the changing face of the Roman Catholic Church in Fayette County due to population declines in members and priests that are affecting parishes and schools.
After a recommendation was made to close All Saints Regional Catholic School in Masontown in 2005, the community and Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg worked together to keep the facility open.
But according to the diocese, the sharp decline in enrollment, 100 students in 2007-08 to just 62 last year, hit too hard and caused the school to run a deficit.
With only 41 students registered for this fall, the diocese announced the school would shut its doors for good.
The closing is another in a steady trend of fading Catholic schools in the county as diocesan officials report that as the number of children attending parishes in Fayette County decreases, so do the chances of a climbing enrollment."
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Commentary: Yes, I agree that Catholic Education within all dioceses and archdioceses are on the decline, and not just the ones in Fayette County in Pennsylvania. However, I do want to point out that, whenever anyone talks about Catholic Education, what is their definition of what they mean by Catholic Education? Do they mean within a city, a diocese or archdiocese, a state, or in the nation as a whole?
-Edward Lamb
"Catholic School Sues Obama Over HHS Mandate: He’s Forcing Us to Violate Our Faith"
read all about it @ http://www.lifenews.com/2013/11/14/catholic-school-sues-obama-over-hhs-mandate-hes-forcing-us-to-violate-our-faith/
Commentary: Being the Catholic School Students that we are, I'm pretty sure we'll just forget about it and just go on with our lives. That being said, it is worthwhile to see what happens next as a result.
-Edward Lamb
"Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys have filed a federal lawsuit against the Obama administration on behalf of Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Fla. The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the administration’s mandate that religious employers provide insurance coverage for abortifacients, sterilization, and contraception to employees regardless of religious or moral objections.
“Faith-based educational institutions should be free to live and operate according to the faith they teach and espouse,” said Senior Legal Counsel Matt Bowman. “If the government can force Ave Maria to violate its faith in order to exist, then the government can do the same or worse to others.”
“Our school believes in living out our religious convictions,” said Ave Maria School of Law President and Dean Eugene R. Milhizer, who writes and speaks nationally on the issue of religious freedom, the abortion pill mandate, and the Catholic Church. “The First Amendment protects Americans from mandates that require us to act against our deeply held religious convictions. But the mandate leaves us with no real choice: we must either comply and abandon our religious freedom and conscience, or resist and be fined for our faith.”"
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Commentary: Being the Catholic School Students that we are, I'm pretty sure we'll just forget about it and just go on with our lives. That being said, it is worthwhile to see what happens next as a result.
-Edward Lamb
"Long Island Catholic high schools' enrollment going strong"
Read all about it @ http://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/li-catholic-high-schools-enrollment-going-strong-1.6419665
Commentary: Can we say the same for the Catholic School Students in NYC? No, we cannot.
-Edward Lamb
"Bucking a national trend, enrollment at most of Long Island's Catholic high schools is strong and holding steady, even as falling numbers of students in the diocese's elementary schools forced closures and the region's economy struggles to regain its pre-recession footing.
Seven of the 10 high schools showed enrollment gains over the decade from the 2003-04 school year through 2012-13, while three saw declines. One school, the all-girls Academy of St. Joseph in Brentwood, closed in 2009.
The stability on Long Island stems from a combination of factors -- the number of Catholics here and families' desire to have their children in a faith-based high school; the institutions' academic rigor, traditions and strict rules; and the modest tuition cost compared with other private schools."
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Commentary: Can we say the same for the Catholic School Students in NYC? No, we cannot.
-Edward Lamb
Thursday, November 7, 2013
"Do Catholic schools really do a better job?"
Read all about it @ http://www.futurity.org/catholic-schools-really-better-job/
"Catholic schools are not necessarily better than public schools, according to a new national study.
Math scores for Catholic school students dropped between kindergarten and eighth grade, while math scores for public school students increased slightly. In addition, Catholic school students saw no significant increase in reading scores or better behavioral outcomes between kindergarten and eighth grade.
“Across many outcomes, both academic and behavioral, we don’t find anything that seems to point to a real benefit of Catholic schools over public schools,” says Todd Elder, associate professor of economics at Michigan State University."
"Catholic schools are not necessarily better than public schools, according to a new national study.
Math scores for Catholic school students dropped between kindergarten and eighth grade, while math scores for public school students increased slightly. In addition, Catholic school students saw no significant increase in reading scores or better behavioral outcomes between kindergarten and eighth grade.
“Across many outcomes, both academic and behavioral, we don’t find anything that seems to point to a real benefit of Catholic schools over public schools,” says Todd Elder, associate professor of economics at Michigan State University."
"National Catholic Education Association Gets Gates Foundation Grant to Promote ‘Common Core’ in Catholic Schools"
read all about it @ http://www.aleteia.org/en/education/article/national-catholic-education-association-gets-gates-foundation-grant-to-promote-common-core-in-catholic-schools-12054001
"The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation paid the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) more than $100,000 to support teacher training and materials on implementing the Common Core school standards, The Cardinal Newman Society has discovered.
The $100,007 grant made in September will only fuel division over the NCEA’s public encouragement for Catholic schools to adopt the Common Core standards, despite serious concerns about the standards’ academic quality and impact on schools’ Catholic identity."
"The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation paid the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) more than $100,000 to support teacher training and materials on implementing the Common Core school standards, The Cardinal Newman Society has discovered.
The $100,007 grant made in September will only fuel division over the NCEA’s public encouragement for Catholic schools to adopt the Common Core standards, despite serious concerns about the standards’ academic quality and impact on schools’ Catholic identity."
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
"Louisville Archdiocese Doesn't Blink as Catholic Scholars Denounce Common Core School Standards"
Read all about it @
http://wfpl.org/post/louisville-archdiocese-doesnt-blink-catholic-scholars-denounce-common-core-school-standards
Commentary: As a normal Catholic School Student in the 11th grade, I don't really understand about what's so special about Common Core. Why do we need to implement it? Is CC really going to secularize Catholic Education for good? These two questions might be important enough to hang on for the future.
-Edward Lamb
http://wfpl.org/post/louisville-archdiocese-doesnt-blink-catholic-scholars-denounce-common-core-school-standards
"Louisville's Catholic schools will continue implementing elements of the Common Core education standards despite pushback from a group of Catholic scholars.
The Common Core standards change what students learn in English and math and have been adopted by 45 states—Kentucky being the first. Last week, 130 Catholic scholars from around the country signed a letter claiming the standards do not adequately prepare students for college-level work and that they undermine Catholic education.
The letter sent to U.S. bishops requesting Catholic schools drop the Common Core standards or halt implementation.
But in Louisville it's already too late."
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Commentary: As a normal Catholic School Student in the 11th grade, I don't really understand about what's so special about Common Core. Why do we need to implement it? Is CC really going to secularize Catholic Education for good? These two questions might be important enough to hang on for the future.
-Edward Lamb
Monday, November 4, 2013
"Catholic school honors secretary with Distinguished Graduate Award"
Read all about it @ http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/st-john/catholic-school-honors-secretary-with-distinguished-graduate-award/article_63a1fdc2-4f7e-53a2-a3d0-8be555de956c.html
"Sue Cooper was recently honored with the National Catholic Education Association’s Distinguished Graduate Award. This award, presented by the St. John the Evangelist Alumni Association in St. John, recognizes graduates of Catholic elementary and middle schools who have made a contribution to Catholic education, the Catholic Church and U.S. life.
Cooper has directly contributed to the Catholic education of hundreds of students during her service at SJE for the last 22 years."
"Sue Cooper was recently honored with the National Catholic Education Association’s Distinguished Graduate Award. This award, presented by the St. John the Evangelist Alumni Association in St. John, recognizes graduates of Catholic elementary and middle schools who have made a contribution to Catholic education, the Catholic Church and U.S. life.
Cooper has directly contributed to the Catholic education of hundreds of students during her service at SJE for the last 22 years."
Sunday, November 3, 2013
"Do Catholic Schools Provide Students With A Better Education?"
Read all about it @ http://www.wlns.com/story/23856290/do-catholic-schools-provide-students-with-a-better-education
"LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) - A new study by an MSU economics professor suggests that despite what many believe, Catholic schools may not offer students a better education than public schools.
As 6 News' Joe Khalil reports the study caught the attention of many in the catholic community, who don't buy the professor's findings.
These students in uniform walk through hallways lined with religous symbols, hallmarks of a catholic school.
And according to MSU professor Todd Elder, traditionally so are higher test scores.
"Kids in public schools don't do as well on standardized tests as kids in private schools. I think a lot of people think there's something wrong with the public school system.""
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Commentary: This article is also about the recent study from the University of Michigan about Catholic Education. But tell me, do you think Catholic Education is a good choice for one's children especially yours?
-Edward Lamb
"Soles for Catholic Education Walk set for Saturday"
Read all about it @ http://www.sheboyganpress.com/article/20131101/SHE04/311010164/Soles-Catholic-Education-Walk-set-Saturday
"MILWAUKEE — Approximately 7,000 students, parents and alumni from 110 southeastern Wisconsin Catholic schools
are gearing up to participate in the inaugural “Soles for Catholic Education” Walk at Mount Mary University at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2."
Commentary: Yes, this is yesterdays news, but it's still news.
-Edward Lamb
"MILWAUKEE — Approximately 7,000 students, parents and alumni from 110 southeastern Wisconsin Catholic schools
are gearing up to participate in the inaugural “Soles for Catholic Education” Walk at Mount Mary University at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2."
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-Edward Lamb
"Catholic Education below the Public School?"
Read all about it @ http://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2013/study-catholic-schools-not-superior-to-public-schools/
"A national study led by a Michigan State University economist suggests Catholic schools are not superior to public schools after all. Math scores for Catholic students dropped between kindergarten and eighth grade, while math scores for public school students increased slightly."
Commentary: I wonder exactly where this study was held at. Yes, I know, the NCEA and numerous others will most likely say the opposite, but who do you think is right about the standards of Catholic Educations in this country? Personally, I don't buy it, seeing that I am one of the people who thinks quite highly of American Catholic Education.
-Edward Lamb
"A national study led by a Michigan State University economist suggests Catholic schools are not superior to public schools after all. Math scores for Catholic students dropped between kindergarten and eighth grade, while math scores for public school students increased slightly."
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Commentary: I wonder exactly where this study was held at. Yes, I know, the NCEA and numerous others will most likely say the opposite, but who do you think is right about the standards of Catholic Educations in this country? Personally, I don't buy it, seeing that I am one of the people who thinks quite highly of American Catholic Education.
-Edward Lamb
"Catholic school recruitment adding up"
read all about it @ http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=518035
"Catholic school officials in Berks County are bringing in the sheaves, but not in the conventional way.Using advertising, along with tuition and tax incentives, in the past two years Catholic schools in Berks and across the five-county Diocese of Allentown have seen modest increases in enrollment.
An increase of about 0.5 percent might not seem like much, but after 15 years of declining enrollment, even modest gains are welcome, said diocese spokesman Matt Kerr.
Enrollment in the diocese's 36 elementary schools, seven high schools and three special learning centers totals 12,419. Allentown is the only one of Pennsylvania's eight dioceses to see school enrollment increase in each of the last two years."
"Catholic school officials in Berks County are bringing in the sheaves, but not in the conventional way.Using advertising, along with tuition and tax incentives, in the past two years Catholic schools in Berks and across the five-county Diocese of Allentown have seen modest increases in enrollment.
An increase of about 0.5 percent might not seem like much, but after 15 years of declining enrollment, even modest gains are welcome, said diocese spokesman Matt Kerr.
Enrollment in the diocese's 36 elementary schools, seven high schools and three special learning centers totals 12,419. Allentown is the only one of Pennsylvania's eight dioceses to see school enrollment increase in each of the last two years."
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
"Saint Timothy Parish campaigns for first new N. Ky. Catholic school in over 50 years"
read all about @ http://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/boone-county/union/saint-timothy-parish-campaigns-for-first-new-n-ky-catholic-school-in-over-50-years
"UNION, Ky. – For the first time in more than 50 years, Northern Kentucky may see a new Catholic school."
"UNION, Ky. – For the first time in more than 50 years, Northern Kentucky may see a new Catholic school."
"Students from dozens of Catholic schools get EITC grants"
[Commentary: Interesting is what I would say about this one. Apparently, the Catholic Schools and Catholic High Schools of from the Archdiocese in the City of Brotherly Love have been on a road to recovery lately. To an extant, the same can be said for the Catholic Schools of Chicago. But that's just me of course. -Edward Lamb]
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read all about it @ http://catholicphilly.com/2013/10/local-news/local-catholic-news/students-from-dozens-of-catholic-schools-get-eitc-grants/
"Aegis Security Insurance, Chesapeake Energy, CSX Transportation, Enterprise Holdings, Malady & Wooten, Penn Jersey Paper, United Healthcare Community Plan and Waste Management participated in Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program in collaboration with the Bridge Educational Foundation to award $268,950 of EITC tuition scholarships to students from 19 Catholic schools.
The Catholic schools, among other non-Catholic private schools located mostly in Northeast Philadelphia except where noted, included: Archbishop Ryan High School, Father Judge High School, Little Flower High School, St. Hubert High School, West Catholic Preparatory High School, Nazareth Academy Grade School and High School, Holy Innocents School, Our Lady of Port Richmond Regional Catholic School, Our Mother of Sorrows and St. Ignatius Primary School, Resurrection Regional Catholic School, St. Anselm School, St. Cecilia School, St. Christopher School, St. Dominic School, St. Martin of Tours School, St. Matthew School and St. Veronica School, plus St. Hilary of Poitiers School in Rydal, Montgomery County."
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
"School's prayers answered after other students' generosity"
read all about it @: http://www.kctv5.com/story/23808948/schools-prayers-answered
"Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic School is calling its partnership with Notre Dame De Sion a blessing. Now, the students will be able to learn on the same level as other children in the metro.
If a student tries to start one of the 25 computers at Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic School, chances are they will be waiting.
"I don't know if we're actually going to be able to log in or not. We might be sitting here for a minute. It has been six minutes, and I still can't log in," said Joe Schramp, principal at Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic School."
"Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic School is calling its partnership with Notre Dame De Sion a blessing. Now, the students
will be able to learn on the same level as other children in the metro. tries to start one of the 25 computers at Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic School, chances are they will be waiting."I don't know if we're actually going to be able to log in or not. We might be sitting here for a minute. It has been six minutes, and I still can't log in," said Joe Schramp, principal at Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic School."
Monday, October 28, 2013
"Three Catholic Central High School seniors named National Merit semifinalists"
Read all about it @
http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/10/catholic_central_high_school_h.html
"GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Three Catholic Central High School seniors are semifinalists in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program, according to principal Greg Deja.
Seniors Zachary Drees, Kathryn Mirandette and Aristotle Zervoudakis are among 16,000 semifinalists nationwide. The pool of semifinalists, which represents less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state. These students will now compete for some 8,000 National Merit Scholarships worth about $35 million that will be offered next spring."
http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/10/catholic_central_high_school_h.html
"GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Three Catholic Central High School seniors are semifinalists in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program, according to principal Greg Deja.
Seniors Zachary Drees, Kathryn Mirandette and Aristotle Zervoudakis are among 16,000 semifinalists nationwide. The pool of semifinalists, which represents less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state. These students will now compete for some 8,000 National Merit Scholarships worth about $35 million that will be offered next spring."
"The choice: Catholic vs. Public schools"
Read all about it @ http://www.wickedlocal.com/georgetown/news/x825424152/The-choice-Catholic-vs-public-schools
"Catholic schools north of Boston boast of higher SAT scores, more students enrolling in college and a culture that emphasizes social consciousness and awareness.
But during tough economic times, choosing to shell out a few extra thousand dollars per year on your child’s education is no easy decision.
The Burke family, of Topsfield, has seen both sides of the coin. Their oldest son, Collin, went through the Topsfield public school system while their two younger sons, Ryan and Sean, attended Austin Preparatory School in Reading.
“We are really a hybrid family,” said Paula Burke. “My husband went to Catholic schools all his life, but I went to public schools my entire life and graduated from Salem High School.”"
But during tough economic times, choosing to shell out a few extra thousand dollars per year on your child’s education is no easy decision.
The Burke family, of Topsfield, has seen both sides of the coin. Their oldest son, Collin, went through the Topsfield public school system while their two younger sons, Ryan and Sean, attended Austin Preparatory School in Reading.
“We are really a hybrid family,” said Paula Burke. “My husband went to Catholic schools all his life, but I went to public schools my entire life and graduated from Salem High School.”"
"Central Catholic High School teacher receives $250 grant"
Read all about it @
http://www.krtv.com/news/central-catholic-high-school-teacher-receives-250-grant/
"GREAT FALLS - Another classroom in need received some help this week thanks to KRTV and First Interstate Bank as part of the One Class At A Time program."
http://www.krtv.com/news/central-catholic-high-school-teacher-receives-250-grant/
"GREAT FALLS - Another classroom in need received some help this week thanks to KRTV and First Interstate Bank as part of the One Class At A Time program."
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
“Federal Takeover of Catholic Education”
Read all about it @:
http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/firstthoughts/2013/10/21/federal-takeover-of-catholic-education/
"That’s the headline of Anne Hendershott’s must-read piece in Crisis magazine on how Catholic schools across the country are overturning their curricula in the name of obedience to the Common Core initiative, which is nominally state-led but whose contents are effectively controlled by the federal government. Catholic schools are chucking their curricula for Common Core in large part because the organizations controlling the SAT, ACT and GED are all strutting around bragging that they’re all going to be super-duper “aligned” to Common Core, even though nobody really knows what that means at this point because the federally funded assessment consortia haven’t yet released their plans for what national Common Core testing will consist of."
http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/firstthoughts/2013/10/21/federal-takeover-of-catholic-education/
"That’s the headline of Anne Hendershott’s must-read piece in Crisis magazine on how Catholic schools across the country are overturning their curricula in the name of obedience to the Common Core initiative, which is nominally state-led but whose contents are effectively controlled by the federal government. Catholic schools are chucking their curricula for Common Core in large part because the organizations controlling the SAT, ACT and GED are all strutting around bragging that they’re all going to be super-duper “aligned” to Common Core, even though nobody really knows what that means at this point because the federally funded assessment consortia haven’t yet released their plans for what national Common Core testing will consist of."
Friday, October 18, 2013
"Near tragedy at Cleveland Catholic High School"
http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2013/10/police_investigating_wednesday.html
"CLEVELAND, Ohio – Two teens told police they were robbed at gunpoint in the parking lot of Cleveland Central Catholic High School just after 9 a.m. Wednesday.
According to a Cleveland Police incident report, two 14-year-old girls at the school were walking through the school's parking lot on Baxter Road between East 65th Street and Broadway Avenue at 9:12 a.m."
"CLEVELAND, Ohio – Two teens told police they were robbed at gunpoint in the parking lot of Cleveland Central Catholic High School just after 9 a.m. Wednesday.
According to a Cleveland Police incident report, two 14-year-old girls at the school were walking through the school's parking lot on Baxter Road between East 65th Street and Broadway Avenue at 9:12 a.m."
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
"Teacher At Lancaster Catholic School Accused Of Sending Nude Photo To Student"
http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2013/10/14/lancaster-teacher-accused-of-sending-nude-photo.html
"LANCASTER, Ohio - A teacher at Fisher Catholic High School is on paid administrative leave after being accused of sending a nude photograph to a student."
"LANCASTER, Ohio - A teacher at Fisher Catholic High School is on paid administrative leave after being accused of sending a nude photograph to a student."
"Head of Catholic education for Archdiocese of St. Louis stepping down"
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/education/head-of-catholic-education-for-archdiocese-of-st-louis-stepping/article_ac1be97d-cc56-5d7f-99a5-1755e92576e9.html
"After 47 years in Catholic education, the superintendent of schools in the Archdiocese of St. Louis said today that he will step down from his position in June."
"After 47 years in Catholic education, the superintendent of schools in the Archdiocese of St. Louis said today that he will step down from his position in June."
Monday, October 14, 2013
"A Catholic school-saving mission"
[Seven days old, but still relevant in Philadelphia. -Edward Lamb]
http://articles.philly.com/2013-10-08/news/42797841_1_elementary-schools-camden-diocese-private-schools
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http://articles.philly.com/2013-10-08/news/42797841_1_elementary-schools-camden-diocese-private-schools
"Given a choice years ago to retire and enjoy life, businessman Robert Healey Sr. decided to dig in. He is on a personal crusade to help save Catholic schools in the region.
Healey, 84, of Lumberton, a successful lawyer and entrepreneur, has become a champion for Catholic education, turning around struggling schools in New Jersey and Pennsylvania by showing them how to operate more like businesses."
Healey, 84, of Lumberton, a successful lawyer and entrepreneur, has become a champion for Catholic education, turning around struggling schools in New Jersey and Pennsylvania by showing them how to operate more like businesses."
"Speaker praises Catholic education at Sioux City Bishop's Dinner"
http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/speaker-praises-catholic-education-at-sioux-city-bishop-s-dinner/article_01e2c926-1dd2-5643-8975-afb3b26e5377.html
"SIOUX CITY | Catholics from across the Diocese of Sioux City filed into the Sioux City Convention Center on Sunday seeking inspiration and to share a common bond.
They received both, from one another and from the Rev. Jonathan Morris, the featured speaker at the annual Bishop’s Dinner for Catholic Schools."
"SIOUX CITY | Catholics from across the Diocese of Sioux City filed into the Sioux City Convention Center on Sunday seeking inspiration and to share a common bond.
They received both, from one another and from the Rev. Jonathan Morris, the featured speaker at the annual Bishop’s Dinner for Catholic Schools."
"Catholic Church wades into Missouri education fight"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2013/10/14/catholic-church-wades-into-missouri-education-fight/
"The Catholic Church is getting involved in a Missouri ballot initiative that would create tax breaks for donating to nonprofit groups that offer scholarships or financial aid for parochial and private schools."
"The Catholic Church is getting involved in a Missouri ballot initiative that would create tax breaks for donating to nonprofit groups that offer scholarships or financial aid for parochial and private schools."
"Bankruptcy trustee targets Catholic schools"
http://nypost.com/2013/10/13/bankruptcy-trustee-targets-catholic-schools/
"What’s a parochial education worth in New York City? Nothing, claims a bankruptcy trustee.
In an unprecedented case, trustee Robert Geltzer is trying to claw back roughly $45,000 in tuition money from two Catholic schools: Brooklyn’s Xaverian HS and Staten Island’s Our Lady of Mt Carmel-St. Benedicta School."
Thursday, October 10, 2013
"Catholic Schools Respond to the Charter School Challenge"
[Almost two months old, but still relevant. -Edward Lamb]
Read more: http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/catholic-schools-respond-to-the-charter-school-challenge/#ixzz2hMELeYxG
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"ALBANY, N.Y. — A recent article in the Albany Government Law Review suggests that the emergence of charter schools — public schools not bound by the same operating procedures as conventional schools — has siphoned many students from Catholic schools, many of whom are minorities in poor, working-class neighborhoods."
Read more: http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/catholic-schools-respond-to-the-charter-school-challenge/#ixzz2hMELeYxG
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
"High school football notebook: Central Catholic displays depth at running back"
Read all about it @: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/high-school-football/high-school-football-notebook-central-catholic-displays-depth-at-running-back-706506/#ixzz2h9W0axfj
"Central Catholic will be without standout running back Luigi Lista-Brinza for at least a few weeks because of an ankle injury. But rather than slow down, the Vikings offense let Riley Redman put his hands on the wheel."
"When Catholic schools fire gay teachers, laity push back"
http://ncronline.org/news/faith-parish/when-catholic-schools-fire-gay-teachers-laity-push-back
"They taught English, gym, music and fifth grade and are typically described as "beloved" by their students.But that didn't stop the Catholic schools where they worked from firing these teachers for their same-sex relationships or, in one woman's case, for admitting that she privately disagreed with church teaching on gay marriage."
"They taught English, gym, music and fifth grade and are typically described as "beloved" by their students.But that didn't stop the Catholic schools where they worked from firing these teachers for their same-sex relationships or, in one woman's case, for admitting that she privately disagreed with church teaching on gay marriage."
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
"Jasper catholic schools considering merger"
http://www.14news.com/story/23594793/jasper-catholic-schools-considering-merger
DUBOIS CO., IN (WFIE) -
The catholic schools in Jasper say they want to merge and create a new parochial school system.
"The idea is not a new one," Father Kaiser says.
DUBOIS CO., IN (WFIE) -
The catholic schools in Jasper say they want to merge and create a new parochial school system.
The details of the merger between Jasper's Catholic Schools have not yet been worked out, but Father Gary Kaiser says Holy Family Elementary, Precious Blood Elementary, and St. Mary's Preschool will eventually all merger under one new catholic school system.
"The idea is not a new one," Father Kaiser says.
Father Kaiser says Jasper's Catholic Parishes have been searching for a way to make the schools more efficient, ever since middle-schoolers moved from Precious Blood to Holy Family in 1991. Kaiser, as well as other school officials, believe this merger will do that.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
"Will Philadelphia’s Catholic Schools Be Resurrected?"
[Five months old, but still relevant. -Edward Lamb]
http://www.phillymag.com/articles/philadelphias-parochial-catholic-schools-resurrected/
"I walk in and see Linda Walters, who is now Linda Walters McSwigan, and I recognize her instantly because even when she was a little girl she had the face of an adult, droopy and fixed and serious. She ran for classroom president in fifth grade, the same year in which I managed the campaign of Michael Tobin, who was our class’s most handsome, athletic and popular kid; one night he and I sat in his kitchen as I glued stars to a colorful poster and whipped up the memorable slogan “With Tobin the Terrific, You’re Always on Top!” All of the other “campaigns” gave out favors—licorice, Fun Dip—to woo voters. I did, too, but not to the other candidates, nor to their campaign managers. If nothing else, Catholic school teaches you tactical thinking.
I cheek-kiss Linda and a few other girls from Resurrection of Our Lord grammar school, Class of 1977, here for our 35th reunion. An odd year to mark, but Jimmy Lamplugh didn’t make the 25-year and he’s in from Ireland and what the hell, the beer will be good. We’re in a wedding-factory-type hall in the Northeast, a few miles from our old school in Rhawnhurst. About 70 graduates are in attendance—a decent turnout from a class of 120, especially when you consider the troubling fact that eight of us are dead."
http://www.phillymag.com/articles/philadelphias-parochial-catholic-schools-resurrected/
"I walk in and see Linda Walters, who is now Linda Walters McSwigan, and I recognize her instantly because even when she was a little girl she had the face of an adult, droopy and fixed and serious. She ran for classroom president in fifth grade, the same year in which I managed the campaign of Michael Tobin, who was our class’s most handsome, athletic and popular kid; one night he and I sat in his kitchen as I glued stars to a colorful poster and whipped up the memorable slogan “With Tobin the Terrific, You’re Always on Top!” All of the other “campaigns” gave out favors—licorice, Fun Dip—to woo voters. I did, too, but not to the other candidates, nor to their campaign managers. If nothing else, Catholic school teaches you tactical thinking.
I cheek-kiss Linda and a few other girls from Resurrection of Our Lord grammar school, Class of 1977, here for our 35th reunion. An odd year to mark, but Jimmy Lamplugh didn’t make the 25-year and he’s in from Ireland and what the hell, the beer will be good. We’re in a wedding-factory-type hall in the Northeast, a few miles from our old school in Rhawnhurst. About 70 graduates are in attendance—a decent turnout from a class of 120, especially when you consider the troubling fact that eight of us are dead."
"Chicago Catholic Grammar Schools See Attendance Growth"
"For the first time in 48 years Catholic grammar schools in Chicago and surrounding suburbs grew in population, by more than 1,300 students.
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Chicago-Catholic-Grammar-Schools-See-Attendance-Growth-226038641.html#ixzz2gWPIrU4w
“It’s gratifying to see all the hard work in improving Catholic schools recognized in increased enrollment,” Cardinal Francis George said in a statement.
After so many years of declining enrollment, the Chicago Archdiocese hopes this marks a new trend that will continue to see growth.
“For nearly 50 years there has been a story of declining student enrollment in our Catholic schools, and my hope in achieving this milestone of growth is to continue rewriting the script for our Catholic school families and our Church,” Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, superintendent of Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools, said."
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Chicago-Catholic-Grammar-Schools-See-Attendance-Growth-226038641.html#ixzz2gWPIrU4w
Monday, September 16, 2013
"Catholic schools raise tuition amidst an enrollment decline"
http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/4675123-74/schools-enrollment-diocese#axzz2f6CZEplr
Robert L. Paserba, secretary for Catholic education and evangelism, said the decline occurred mainly in elementary schools, where he said families with more than one child might be financially strained to pay for private education.
Tuition for the first child a family enrolls this school year increased about $150 for an elementary student to $3,600 and rose $550 to $9,500 total for a high school student. If a family enrolls more than one child, the district works with the family to lessen the cost for any additional child based on income and other factors."
"Overall enrollment is down and tuition up in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, Superintendent Michael Latusek said at a news conference on Thursday marking the start of the school year.
The diocese is down about 800 students from last year, he said, when enrollment was about 21,000 in preschool to 12th grade.
Robert L. Paserba, secretary for Catholic education and evangelism, said the decline occurred mainly in elementary schools, where he said families with more than one child might be financially strained to pay for private education.
Tuition for the first child a family enrolls this school year increased about $150 for an elementary student to $3,600 and rose $550 to $9,500 total for a high school student. If a family enrolls more than one child, the district works with the family to lessen the cost for any additional child based on income and other factors."
"Catholic school enrollment grows in Palm Beach County"
http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-09-15/news/fl-diocese-catholic-schools-20130915_1_state-scholarship-program-vincent-ferrer-catholic-school-diocese
"After five years of decline, enrollment in Diocese of Palm Beach Catholic schools is slowly rebounding, with steady growth recorded at many schools over the past two years.
Officials credit the improving economy, expanded scholarship opportunities and new technology that impresses parents.
"The economy hit and parents had to reprioritize," said Vikki Delgado, principal of St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic School in Delray Beach. "It gave us the opportunity to revamp our program.""
"After five years of decline, enrollment in Diocese of Palm Beach Catholic schools is slowly rebounding, with steady growth recorded at many schools over the past two years.
Officials credit the improving economy, expanded scholarship opportunities and new technology that impresses parents.
"The economy hit and parents had to reprioritize," said Vikki Delgado, principal of St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic School in Delray Beach. "It gave us the opportunity to revamp our program.""
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Missed how much?
Sorry if I hadn't been working on this blog lately, but I am doing my part for Catholic Education in the real world. That's where I'm needed. What have you done for us lately?
-Lamb
-Lamb
Monday, August 26, 2013
Nothing much today
Well, there isn't any to speak of that is going on in Catholic Education today other than sports. No good stories like closings and controversial stories of the kind. Oh well, minus well check tomorrow.
-Edward Lamb
-Edward Lamb
Thursday, August 22, 2013
"Catholic school parents fear arrival of Common Core"
http://articles.mcall.com/2013-08-17/news/mc-allentown-catholics-common-core-20130817_1_standards-chief-state-school-officers-catholic-school-parents
"Dave Herman wanted to enroll his daughters in a Catholic elementary school so they could learn in an intimate, traditional setting, where parents had as much input as possible. He found that at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Roseto, where his daughters learned about faith and morality as well as math and English. The girls loved the school, and Herman considered the more than $3,000 annual tuition per student money well spent."
"Dave Herman wanted to enroll his daughters in a Catholic elementary school so they could learn in an intimate, traditional setting, where parents had as much input as possible. He found that at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Roseto, where his daughters learned about faith and morality as well as math and English. The girls loved the school, and Herman considered the more than $3,000 annual tuition per student money well spent."
Monday, August 19, 2013
"Wuerl Holds Mass for Catholic School Educators"
http://laurel.patch.com/groups/schools/p/wuerl-holds-mass-for-catholic-school-educators
"In a mass for Catholic school principals, teachers and staff Monday, Washington Archbishop Cardinal Donald Wuerl honored educators as they begin the new school year. The mass was held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. In a homily, Wuerl told educators they had a special role, according to a release from the archdiocese."
"In a mass for Catholic school principals, teachers and staff Monday, Washington Archbishop Cardinal Donald Wuerl honored educators as they begin the new school year. The mass was held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. In a homily, Wuerl told educators they had a special role, according to a release from the archdiocese."
Friday, August 16, 2013
"Catholic Schools get Voucher Applications"
http://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/article/20130816/WRT01/308160154/
"Two Wisconsin Rapids-area parochial school systems are among 25 private systems statewide that will participate in the Wisconsin Parental Choice program after garnering among the highest number of voucher applications in the state.
Assumption Catholic Schools received 109 applications — the fifth-highest in the state behind schools in Green Bay, Eau Claire, Appleton and Oshkosh — and Immanuel Lutheran School received 40 applications, coming in at No. 24, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced Thursday. Stevens Point Area Catholic Schools and Columbus Catholic Schools in Marshfield also made the cut."
"Two Wisconsin Rapids-area parochial school systems are among 25 private systems statewide that will participate in the Wisconsin Parental Choice program after garnering among the highest number of voucher applications in the state.
Assumption Catholic Schools received 109 applications — the fifth-highest in the state behind schools in Green Bay, Eau Claire, Appleton and Oshkosh — and Immanuel Lutheran School received 40 applications, coming in at No. 24, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced Thursday. Stevens Point Area Catholic Schools and Columbus Catholic Schools in Marshfield also made the cut."
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Update from Lamb
Sorry I hadn't been posting on this for a while, but since the new school year is around I had to be ready for it when the day comes.
Don't worry, you'll get your daily posts beginning tomorrow.
-Lambs
Don't worry, you'll get your daily posts beginning tomorrow.
-Lambs
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
"New North Catholic Hugh School Takes Shape in Cranberry"
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-north/new-north-catholic-high-scool-takes-shape-in-cranberry-696850/
"Covering 72 acres and costing $72 million, a new high school is rising in Cranberry. The opening of Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School is more than a year away, but the building already is half completed on a hilltop site east of Franklin Road between Route 228 and Mars Crider Road."
"Covering 72 acres and costing $72 million, a new high school is rising in Cranberry. The opening of Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School is more than a year away, but the building already is half completed on a hilltop site east of Franklin Road between Route 228 and Mars Crider Road."
Monday, July 8, 2013
The Summer Draws On
Yes, the summer just keeps on going. But as with all things, even that doesn't last forever. Eventually another school year will come into fruition, and hopefully we won't screw that one like the ones before.
-Lamb
-Lamb
Saturday, July 6, 2013
"Storm Lake Catholic school names principal"
http://siouxcityjournal.com/business/local/transitions/storm-lake-catholic-school-names-principal/article_91ebeb95-60f8-5fc4-8c99-24bc3a5800f1.html?comment_form=true
"STORM LAKE, Iowa | Steven Lueck has been hired as Storm Lake St. Mary's School principal for grades 6-12 for the 2013-14 school year."
"STORM LAKE, Iowa | Steven Lueck has been hired as Storm Lake St. Mary's School principal for grades 6-12 for the 2013-14 school year."
Friday, July 5, 2013
Back from July 4th
Now that my July 4th Break is over, time to get back to work. Ready to get some more articles about Catholic Education?
-Lamb
-Lamb
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
"Fire damages Lincoln Catholic school"
http://www.omaha.com/article/20130702/NEWS/707029905/1707
LINCOLN — It took firefighters about 30 minutes to extinguish a basement fire at a Catholic school in Lincoln.
-Lamb
LINCOLN — It took firefighters about 30 minutes to extinguish a basement fire at a Catholic school in Lincoln.
-Lamb
Monday, July 1, 2013
"Teacher from Allentown Diocese bikes across U.S. for Catholic education"
http://catholicphilly.com/2013/06/local-news/local-catholic-news/teacher-from-allentown-diocese-bikes-across-u-s-for-catholic-education/
"BETHLEHEM, Pa. (CNS) — When Rebecca Gonzalez dismissed her students from Notre Dame of Bethlehem School for summer break, she planned to continue bettering their education by putting her foot to the pedal."
"BETHLEHEM, Pa. (CNS) — When Rebecca Gonzalez dismissed her students from Notre Dame of Bethlehem School for summer break, she planned to continue bettering their education by putting her foot to the pedal."
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
"Jesus Burpeth Is Required Catholic School Reading?"
http://www.cardinalnewmansociety.org/CatholicEducationDaily/DetailsPage/tabid/102/ArticleID/2332/Jesus-Burpeth-Is-Required-Catholic-School-Reading.aspx
Okay, this article is dated on the 24th of June, but its still relevant to the topic at hand. Wonder why those Catholic School Students had to read that book.
-Lamb
Okay, this article is dated on the 24th of June, but its still relevant to the topic at hand. Wonder why those Catholic School Students had to read that book.
-Lamb
Almost July
Guess what: it's almost July, and the new school year is not far from here. Want more articles about Catholic Education? You'll get more of those articles when the time comes.
-Lamb
-Lamb
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
We're Raising Funds?
http://catholickey.org/2013/05/01/early-commitments-to-boost-catholic-education-and-formation-campaign/
One thing I don't understand is that the Catholic Schools in Kansas City is trying to resolve their problems through raising amounts of money.
Now do I need to remind everyone what we can't find the solution here yet again?
-Lamb
One thing I don't understand is that the Catholic Schools in Kansas City is trying to resolve their problems through raising amounts of money.
Now do I need to remind everyone what we can't find the solution here yet again?
-Lamb
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
A Catholic School becomes two
http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130430/NEWS/130439981
In 2014, a Catholic School will become two Catholic Schools!
Now, normally it'll be the other way around; two Catholic Schools becoming one as a result of low enrollment rates. But I can see why it needs to be that way.
-Lamb
In 2014, a Catholic School will become two Catholic Schools!
Now, normally it'll be the other way around; two Catholic Schools becoming one as a result of low enrollment rates. But I can see why it needs to be that way.
-Lamb
Monday, April 29, 2013
That fired Gym teacher's back!
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/28/17901313-fired-lesbian-teacher-fights-to-get-job-at-catholic-high-school-back?lite
Remember that woman in Ohio who was fired from the American Catholic School System for being a Lesbian? Well she's back, and is now fighting for her back there as we speak.
I will have more details as more becomes released.
-Lamb
Remember that woman in Ohio who was fired from the American Catholic School System for being a Lesbian? Well she's back, and is now fighting for her back there as we speak.
I will have more details as more becomes released.
-Lamb
Student commits suicide in the American Catholic School System
http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-student-shoots-himself-in-catholic-school-in-cincinnati-20130429,0,1933386.story
Not sure what was the cause of this, but its a really saddening thing to hear in the American Catholic School System.
-Lamb
Not sure what was the cause of this, but its a really saddening thing to hear in the American Catholic School System.
-Lamb
Friday, April 26, 2013
Close Enounters of the Biblical Kind
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/diocese-affirms-need-for-catholic-fidelity-after-teacher-fired/
Did you hear about whats going on in the American Catholic School System in the Diocese of Ohio? Well you should be listening because myself and several others are...
In the Diocese of Columbus, a Physical Education Teacher has been fired by her Catholic High School because she was a lesbian. Apparently, this woman said she was on a Columbus Newspaper (it was about her mothers death). And according to one aritcle, its through an anonymous tip by a parent within the school.
Since marriage is solely between a man and a woman and that anything other than that is irrelevant to such, is this fair punishment to free men (or woman in this case)?
-Lamb
Did you hear about whats going on in the American Catholic School System in the Diocese of Ohio? Well you should be listening because myself and several others are...
In the Diocese of Columbus, a Physical Education Teacher has been fired by her Catholic High School because she was a lesbian. Apparently, this woman said she was on a Columbus Newspaper (it was about her mothers death). And according to one aritcle, its through an anonymous tip by a parent within the school.
Since marriage is solely between a man and a woman and that anything other than that is irrelevant to such, is this fair punishment to free men (or woman in this case)?
-Lamb
Thursday, April 25, 2013
More Sports Commentary in Grand Rapids
Okay, normally I don't talk about sports in the American Catholic School System, but of course I need to keep you guys interested. So you would be overexposed to the doom and gloom of what's been happening lately.
A Catholic School in Grand Rapids are going extremely well in the sport of Tennis. I wish them all good luck and keep up the good work. Hopefully, they will find this blog someday...
-Lamb
Remember Paul VI?
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/apr/25/prophet-muhammed-threatens-catholic-school-terror-/
For anyone who has been following the recent story about Paul VI: do recall a story about them sometime this month?
Well, they're back on the news again as someone talked badly about them, and caused the school to take it seriously and conduct a temporary lockdown of the place.
I ask myself; really? Was that really necessary to begin with?
-Lamb
For anyone who has been following the recent story about Paul VI: do recall a story about them sometime this month?
Well, they're back on the news again as someone talked badly about them, and caused the school to take it seriously and conduct a temporary lockdown of the place.
I ask myself; really? Was that really necessary to begin with?
-Lamb
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
The disappearing Nun
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/atlantic/catholic-schools-see-steady-decline-in-ranks-of-sisters-in/article_e3a93260-ac72-11e2-9a66-001a4bcf887a.html
Remember those Nuns that supervised the American Catholic School System back in the old days and even today?
Well, apparently this articles agrees with the usual statistic about the Clergy within the American Catholic School System.
And its about the Nuns who are still disappearing and being replaced by the laity because there's not enough of them to replace them.
-Lamb
Remember those Nuns that supervised the American Catholic School System back in the old days and even today?
Well, apparently this articles agrees with the usual statistic about the Clergy within the American Catholic School System.
And its about the Nuns who are still disappearing and being replaced by the laity because there's not enough of them to replace them.
-Lamb
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
A Catholic School for student housing
http://host.madison.com/daily-cardinal/news/city/premilinary-approval-granted-to-convert-catholic-school-into-student-apartments/article_1cb385a6-abe7-11e2-83f1-0019bb2963f4.html
In Wisconsin, opposition is building up as plans to build student housing adjacent to Holy Redeemer Church . Thereby, removing the Catholic School next to it for the Student housing to be installed...
Seriously, what's with all these conversions on the places that we at one point once inhabited?
-Lamb
In Wisconsin, opposition is building up as plans to build student housing adjacent to Holy Redeemer Church . Thereby, removing the Catholic School next to it for the Student housing to be installed...
Seriously, what's with all these conversions on the places that we at one point once inhabited?
-Lamb
Monday, April 22, 2013
The Plaid Question
http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2013/04/hackensack_academy_continues_trend_of_catholic_schools_closing.html
The Plaid Question: The belief that the American Catholic School System deserves to be saved, and be spared from the inevitable fate that it will be expected to come in the coming future.
In New Jersey, another Catholic School closes, and of course we have the same old, same old story with the American Catholic School System.
When are you going to wake up from this, Brother/Sister?
-Lamb
The Plaid Question: The belief that the American Catholic School System deserves to be saved, and be spared from the inevitable fate that it will be expected to come in the coming future.
In New Jersey, another Catholic School closes, and of course we have the same old, same old story with the American Catholic School System.
When are you going to wake up from this, Brother/Sister?
-Lamb
More acts of prejudice against the American Catholic School System
http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/204124061.html
Apparently, someone in Milwaukee, WI has sprayed Graffiti at a Catholic High School there.
Didn't say where, but whoever wrote it was a pretty bad one as the authorities have no clue as to why the perpetrator wrote.
-Lamb
Apparently, someone in Milwaukee, WI has sprayed Graffiti at a Catholic High School there.
Didn't say where, but whoever wrote it was a pretty bad one as the authorities have no clue as to why the perpetrator wrote.
-Lamb
Baltimore Catholic Schools are Strong, but desperately need change from within
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bs-ed-lori-catholic-schools-20130422,0,1831672.story
In Baltimore, the American Catholic School System there is in a better state of existence as opposed to places like New York City. But they desperately need help and need to seriously avert their troubles.
And as I said before, the American Catholic School System can be saved, but it is the people themselves who will do it. It will not be from the outside world, but only ourselves.
-Lamb
In Baltimore, the American Catholic School System there is in a better state of existence as opposed to places like New York City. But they desperately need help and need to seriously avert their troubles.
And as I said before, the American Catholic School System can be saved, but it is the people themselves who will do it. It will not be from the outside world, but only ourselves.
-Lamb
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Competition in St. Louis' Catholic Schools
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/education/de-smet-vs-cbc-how-catholic-schools-compete-for-recruits/article_c13202da-20e7-55e5-a4d1-761b017132c0.html
To be honest, this article is just one of many pieces of evidence that we seriously need to get our act together!
But will we?
-Lamb
To be honest, this article is just one of many pieces of evidence that we seriously need to get our act together!
But will we?
-Lamb
Friday, April 19, 2013
The Golden Opportunity
http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/one-shot-at-boosting-our-schools-its-now-or-never-20130418-2i2re.html
At Quincy, near the borders of Missouri and Illinois, a woman tries to save the American Catholic School System in her local area. As outlined in the article (linked provided above), they did...wait for it...
A donation of $362,500 to the catholic schools of Quincy!
A great idea at first, but as I said earlier, I expected the people of the American Catholic School System. The same people who go to the schools and contribute to its well-being will save it and guarantee its salvation from its intended destruction. In other words, this means averting it.
-Lamb
At Quincy, near the borders of Missouri and Illinois, a woman tries to save the American Catholic School System in her local area. As outlined in the article (linked provided above), they did...wait for it...
A donation of $362,500 to the catholic schools of Quincy!
A great idea at first, but as I said earlier, I expected the people of the American Catholic School System. The same people who go to the schools and contribute to its well-being will save it and guarantee its salvation from its intended destruction. In other words, this means averting it.
-Lamb
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Update
Alright, there's not really much to say today...Just the same old news about the American Catholic School System.
Maybe tomorrow, there will be at least something worth reporting to...
-Lamb
Maybe tomorrow, there will be at least something worth reporting to...
-Lamb
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
The Competition for an extra dollar
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Philadelphia-Pleads-for-120M-for-City-Schools-203420081.html
In Philly, the push for 120 million dollars in state aid is underway, and the American Catholic School System is spearheading it with unlikely allies. One of them is the very one that is slowly destroying us; the Charter School.
Unfortunately, I don't understand how this is going to benefit us because not only that we're going to get an extra 120 million in state aid, but we're also granting the others more ways to reduce our numbers. But, money is money, and I know that a cut of that 120 million should go to us would buy us more sand in the clock, for now.
-Lamb
In Philly, the push for 120 million dollars in state aid is underway, and the American Catholic School System is spearheading it with unlikely allies. One of them is the very one that is slowly destroying us; the Charter School.
Unfortunately, I don't understand how this is going to benefit us because not only that we're going to get an extra 120 million in state aid, but we're also granting the others more ways to reduce our numbers. But, money is money, and I know that a cut of that 120 million should go to us would buy us more sand in the clock, for now.
-Lamb
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
"Central Pa. diocese investigating dead friar accused of molesting Catholic school students"
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/b6c974b6339e48a8a1068a827386ae13/PA--Clergy-Abuse
Sorry to say, but this is the latest as of yet. And unfortunately, things like this do not have to have that way.
Someone once suggested that Catholic Children should stay far away from the Monks, Priests, Friars, and the Like because of this. But has that person ever wondered or looked into how such lifestyle works to begin with? To tell the truth once more, there isn't any proof to speak of yet.
-Lamb
Sorry to say, but this is the latest as of yet. And unfortunately, things like this do not have to have that way.
Someone once suggested that Catholic Children should stay far away from the Monks, Priests, Friars, and the Like because of this. But has that person ever wondered or looked into how such lifestyle works to begin with? To tell the truth once more, there isn't any proof to speak of yet.
-Lamb
Monday, April 15, 2013
Biking for the American Catholic School System
http://www.plainsman.com/v2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=19455
After all, a fundraiser doesn't hurt for while. But as I said before, I think its about time we start bring change that we can prosper in.
-Lamb
After all, a fundraiser doesn't hurt for while. But as I said before, I think its about time we start bring change that we can prosper in.
-Lamb
Seeking for the good old times?
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bs-ed-ehrlich-catholic-school-20130414,0,7446972.column
Yes, I understand that everyone wants change, REAL CHANGE in the American Catholic School System, but who's really listening?
What else can I say about it? It is just the same old, same old story repeated over and over again. And I really do wish that it wasn't the case.
-Lamb
Yes, I understand that everyone wants change, REAL CHANGE in the American Catholic School System, but who's really listening?
What else can I say about it? It is just the same old, same old story repeated over and over again. And I really do wish that it wasn't the case.
-Lamb
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Special Event at Mother Mcauley
http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/neighborhoodstar/evergreenpark/19079548-521/mother-mcauley-honorees-committed-to-catholic-education-service.html
http://www.mothermcauley.org/
I'll be honest, its actually the largest all-girls school in the nation, and a one of a kind as well. Kind of like how Benedictine in Richmond is a Military School and a Catholic School, Mother Mcauley is a Catholic High School with the curriculum of a liberal arts institution.
-Lamb
http://www.mothermcauley.org/
I'll be honest, its actually the largest all-girls school in the nation, and a one of a kind as well. Kind of like how Benedictine in Richmond is a Military School and a Catholic School, Mother Mcauley is a Catholic High School with the curriculum of a liberal arts institution.
-Lamb
Can't say "Confidential", without inaccuracy.
http://jezebel.com/catholic-prep-school-says-our-sexting-story-isnt-accur-472692931
According to Paul VI, they said the the whole story that was pruported all over the internets was in some ways inaccurate.
But, according to that website, the school seems to have a history of letting the athletes there go uncheck at times.
After this, I can't say much about them because I don't want this site to be taken down by complaints of some kind, so I'll just put the nail in the coffin and be done with it.
-Lamb
According to Paul VI, they said the the whole story that was pruported all over the internets was in some ways inaccurate.
But, according to that website, the school seems to have a history of letting the athletes there go uncheck at times.
After this, I can't say much about them because I don't want this site to be taken down by complaints of some kind, so I'll just put the nail in the coffin and be done with it.
-Lamb
Catholic School converted to Brewery
http://wnep.com/2013/04/12/brewers-transform-catholic-school-and-convent/
Ever wonder what happens after a Catholic School closes? Usually, it'll be converted into old folks homes complete with chapel of course, but this one was actually unexpected.
A Catholic School in Wilkes-Barre Township is undergoing the process of becoming a brewery, yes a place where beer is produced. What was once a place of learning, is now a place of the production of booze.
Remember, this is what will happen to us if we do not get our act together.
-Lamb
Ever wonder what happens after a Catholic School closes? Usually, it'll be converted into old folks homes complete with chapel of course, but this one was actually unexpected.
A Catholic School in Wilkes-Barre Township is undergoing the process of becoming a brewery, yes a place where beer is produced. What was once a place of learning, is now a place of the production of booze.
Remember, this is what will happen to us if we do not get our act together.
-Lamb
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Girl sexted photos in Paul VI causes suspension
http://www.thefrisky.com/2013-04-11/teen-girl-kicked-out-of-catholic-school-for-sexting-sext-recipients-still-at-school-though/
[Bear in mind, that the website in question is something I wouldn't want to visit for any reason, but since this article applies to us, I'll be posting it. Whoever posted this article did it in the most unprofessional way, and hopefully you can read between the lines as to what this person's saying. Now I do know that the decision is or is not being put underway, so remember that just in case someone there reads my blog by chance. -Lamb]
In Paul VI in Fairfax, VA, a manager in the schools lacrosse team has been sexting to one of the players, and eventually it spread to the rest of the team. Unfortunately, the school reacted by suspending the girl for one day.
People, what has gotten into our heads? Have we already just reached the epitome of insanity because normal people don't do these types of things because its embarassing. Why the hell whould you show the whole world your body like that?
And remember, I do not agree with this woman because she doesn't know what's it like to be part of the American Catholic School System. I do.
-Lamb
[Bear in mind, that the website in question is something I wouldn't want to visit for any reason, but since this article applies to us, I'll be posting it. Whoever posted this article did it in the most unprofessional way, and hopefully you can read between the lines as to what this person's saying. Now I do know that the decision is or is not being put underway, so remember that just in case someone there reads my blog by chance. -Lamb]
In Paul VI in Fairfax, VA, a manager in the schools lacrosse team has been sexting to one of the players, and eventually it spread to the rest of the team. Unfortunately, the school reacted by suspending the girl for one day.
People, what has gotten into our heads? Have we already just reached the epitome of insanity because normal people don't do these types of things because its embarassing. Why the hell whould you show the whole world your body like that?
And remember, I do not agree with this woman because she doesn't know what's it like to be part of the American Catholic School System. I do.
-Lamb
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
The downside of the Chicago Archdiocese's Plan
http://ncronline.org/news/faith-parish/strategic-plan-chicagos-catholic-schools-stresses-new-funding
Anyone in Chicago could more or less know this, but I'll give it another shout out.
Apparently, if you have happened to have been following the latest plan in the Archdiocese of Chicago's
agenda to save their section of the American Catholic School System.
Bear in mind, that their plan calls for more funding, especially when the whole point of it was to save money, so they can have adequate funds for their schools. In theory, its a good idea to a certain degree, but when done in practice, it only works when theres money to throw at it so that the Catholic Schools in question, could be saved.
So, what if the Archdiocese of Chicago has no money to keep these schools running if the plan is used to its maximum capacity? Probably absorbed into the Charter Schools I suppose.
-Lamb
Anyone in Chicago could more or less know this, but I'll give it another shout out.
Apparently, if you have happened to have been following the latest plan in the Archdiocese of Chicago's
agenda to save their section of the American Catholic School System.
Bear in mind, that their plan calls for more funding, especially when the whole point of it was to save money, so they can have adequate funds for their schools. In theory, its a good idea to a certain degree, but when done in practice, it only works when theres money to throw at it so that the Catholic Schools in question, could be saved.
So, what if the Archdiocese of Chicago has no money to keep these schools running if the plan is used to its maximum capacity? Probably absorbed into the Charter Schools I suppose.
-Lamb
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
A Financial and Organized People
http://www.northjersey.com/news/202115431_Cedar_Grove_Catholic_school_to_host_its_first_student_marketplace_on_April_12.html
St. Catherine of Siena (SCS) School, as Verona-Cedar Grove Times, has opened its first ever TREP$ Marketplace earlier today. Items that were sold were nothing too complex, but were simple in nature, such has custom painted bookmarks, services for Babysitting, and even Jewelry were among the products and services sold.
This shows that the people of the American Catholic School System are capable of both the managing and the sale of items and services. If we can organize ourselves like this, only much larger than this, we surely use it to raise money for the schools we go to.
Now, lets see if we can expand our list of sale items...
-Lamb
St. Catherine of Siena (SCS) School, as Verona-Cedar Grove Times, has opened its first ever TREP$ Marketplace earlier today. Items that were sold were nothing too complex, but were simple in nature, such has custom painted bookmarks, services for Babysitting, and even Jewelry were among the products and services sold.
This shows that the people of the American Catholic School System are capable of both the managing and the sale of items and services. If we can organize ourselves like this, only much larger than this, we surely use it to raise money for the schools we go to.
Now, lets see if we can expand our list of sale items...
-Lamb
The People's Will Manifested
http://blog.chron.com/texaspolitics/2013/04/catholic-leaders-school-children-swarm-capitol/
Okay granted, you people are probably outside with sports, or indoors, doing homework, but a words of good new for all, my folk of the American Catholic School System.
In this nations capital, 1,000 of our kind has rallied there as part of "Catholic Faith in Action Advocacy Day".
This shows that, we as a people can effectively mount up efforts to save the schools we currently go to, so that future generations can have the same experience as we and many others before us did. Of the 1000 of our brothers and sisters, could you see one of them as a potential leader, a spokesperson and servant of the people?
Nothing is impossible; if there is a will, there is a way. Saving the American Catholic School System from destruction is one of them.
-Lamb
Okay granted, you people are probably outside with sports, or indoors, doing homework, but a words of good new for all, my folk of the American Catholic School System.
In this nations capital, 1,000 of our kind has rallied there as part of "Catholic Faith in Action Advocacy Day".
This shows that, we as a people can effectively mount up efforts to save the schools we currently go to, so that future generations can have the same experience as we and many others before us did. Of the 1000 of our brothers and sisters, could you see one of them as a potential leader, a spokesperson and servant of the people?
Nothing is impossible; if there is a will, there is a way. Saving the American Catholic School System from destruction is one of them.
-Lamb
Catholic School donates gifts to Needy Kids
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130408/submitted/130409866/?interstitial=1
In Roselle, the students in St. Walter Catholic School are currently organizing a drive for donating party supplies and to needy children in their area.
This here is an example of altruism, that we, the people of the American Catholic School System are truly capable of improving and generally giving back to our local communities. If we, as a people, were to unify ourselves through a common idea and concept, then we could elevate ourselves from our current situations.
-Lamb
In Roselle, the students in St. Walter Catholic School are currently organizing a drive for donating party supplies and to needy children in their area.
This here is an example of altruism, that we, the people of the American Catholic School System are truly capable of improving and generally giving back to our local communities. If we, as a people, were to unify ourselves through a common idea and concept, then we could elevate ourselves from our current situations.
-Lamb
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