"Archbishop offers advice to students at area's Catholic schools"

http://www.heraldmailmedia.com/news/education/archbishop-offers-advice-to-students-at-area-s-catholic-schools/article_1fa11e1e-2d77-11e4-9fa4-001a4bcf6878.html


"Baltimore Archbishop William Lori offered words of advice Tuesday for students at St. Maria Goretti High School and St. Mary Catholic School on the first day of classes."

"Unusual but true: Catholic schools in inner-city are expanding"

http://catholicphilly.com/2014/08/back-to-school-2014/unusual-but-true-catholic-schools-in-inner-city-are-expanding/


"“Man bites dog” stories are always fun. For years dwindling enrollment and rising costs forced many of Philadelphia’s Catholic parochial schools to combine or shut down. In many cases, parishes sold or leased empty school buildings to the public school system and more recently to charter schools."

"Catholic schools, dioceses determine how to take part in ALS fundraising effort"

http://www.georgiabulletin.org/news/2014/08/catholic-schools-dioceses-determine-how-to-take-part-in-als-fundraising-effort/


"WASHINGTON (CNS)—The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, a major fundraising effort that began this summer to raise money to research a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s disease, has left many people scratching their heads."

"Fmr. Catholic school teacher pleads not guilty to sex abuse charges"

http://www.whas11.com/news/Fmr-Catholic-school-teacher-pleads-not-guilty-to-sex-abuse-charges-271855231.html


"LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) -- A former St. Raphael Elementary School teacher and Trinity football coach was in a Jefferson County court room Tuesday morning where he entered a plea in connection with sexual abuse charges."

"Catholic School Rallies, Reopens After Threats of Closure"

http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Catholic-School-Rallies-Reopens-After-Threats-of-Closure-271911441.html


"The first day of school at Our Lady of Victory school in Chicago's Jefferson Park was a day many feared wouldn't come after threats of closures plagued many Catholic schools in the city this year.

In January, the school faced an uncertain future as it was among six schools the Archdiocese of Chicago slated to close. Enrollment was down and the diocese could no longer suppliment the school's expenses."

"Catholic schools in Verona and Cedar Grove see steady enrollment"

See more at: http://www.northjersey.com/news/education/catholic-schools-in-verona-and-cedar-grove-see-steady-enrollment-1.1068748


"While nearby Immaculate Conception High School in Montclair nearly closed in part because of reduced enrollment, there appears to be no such problem in Verona or Cedar Grove. The local Catholic schools, Our Lady of the Lake in Verona and St. Catherine of Siena in Cedar Grove, both report increased attendance for the upcoming school year, a common trend in recent history."

"St. Anne’s Catholic School welcomes 379 students for new school year"

http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/tomball/news/st-anne-s-catholic-school-welcomes-students-for-new-school/article_bdc52ae3-adb1-5806-812a-4e6c2603d3ef.html




"St. Anne Catholic School, 1111 South Cherry Street, welcomed 379 students for the new school year. In addition to beginning the 2014-2015 school year, today also begins the year-long celebration of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the school.                                                                           

“We are anticipating a great year and a great celebration of the 30th anniversary of the school,” said Margaret Morgan, school principal. “We were excited to greet our returning students and to welcome 86 new students to St. Anne. This year, our enrollment comes from 241 families, of which 68 are new to the school. We warmly welcome all to our St. Anne family.”"
                                                    

I'm Back!

Sorry for the two month long hiatus, but every now and then, someone's ought to take a break now and then. Anyway, I am back for the new school year, and will be updating this blog as usual.