Category: Stewardship
Diocesan Schools Build Relationships to Increase Enrollment
By Renée K. Gadoua Maria Smith spent Halloween at All Saints Catholic School’s parade and party. “This is a huge day for them,” Smith said. “They walk around the block and parents are lined up to take their pictures. You’d think it was Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. It’s a lot of fun.” Smith’s children, Rocco and Francesca, […]
Willenburg Center to Enhance Arts, Athletics, Community at Notre Dame
By Dyann Nashton Where there had always been lawn and a gravel driveway at the Notre Dame’s Jr./Sr. High campus, the school’s imposing new 14,000 square-foot building is taking shape. The new Msgr. Francis J. Willenburg Center is the only new major construction project to take place in decades at any of the Syracuse Diocese […]
After School Relocation, Family Remains Rome Catholic’s Biggest Fans
By Renée K. Gadoua Fifth grader Isaiah Sexton thrives at Rome Catholic School. He participates in Mass, learned to play the recorder and baritone, and mentors younger students. He and his brother, Noah, a fourth grader, have participated in the school’s running club, and the family loves the school’s art classes, plays and […]
Vroooming Through 10 Years
Immaculate Conception School, Fayetteville, celebrates the 10-year anniversary of its Mercedes Benz raffle this year. Part of the proceeds from this year’s raffle will go to a local group spearheaded by a former IC student, Dylan Letcher, who helped transform an acre and a half of his family’s land into a vegetable farm with produce […]
Notre Dame Alumnus Throws Down Challenge To “Making Our Kids World Ready”
By Dyann Nashton For some, personal history and values converge at a point that can change the future for others. One Notre Dame High School alumnus recently found himself in that very place. Terence Darby graduated from Notre Dame in Utica in 1971 and went on to a career in finance. Now, Darby and his […]
Most Holy Rosary School Commemorates Centennial with School Archive
by Michca Fortin It began three years ago with a discussion about recognizing 100 years of Most Holy Rosary Church. Parishioners excited to document the storied history of this still vibrant parish that anchors an established neighborhood of the city of Syracuse, Strathmore. Then the revelation that if the church is celebrating a centennial, how […]
A Decade of Honor and Celebration
Catholic Schools Celebrate 10th annual Light the Way Dinner By Pat Shea For the past ten years, the Diocese of Syracuse Catholic Schools Office has made a point of honoring individuals who are committed to the mission and success of Catholic School education at its annual Light the Way Dinner. The dinner has been a […]
Eastern Region Leads Development of Localized Business Models
BY DYANN NASHTON Decentralization, regionalization … by any name it means a new direction for the Catholic schools of the Syracuse Diocese. The joint effort of the diocese and local communities has been reinventing the way Catholic schools operate. All diocesan regions and schools are at different stages of the business model transition. Now schools […]
Thanksgiving Dinner at Holy Family
In November 2013, Holy Family School in Norwich celebrated its annual Thanksgiving dinner. Families were invited to come together and give thanks for the school community’s many blessings. Over 200 moms, dads, relatives and friends were served, along with 180 students and staff members. The event is an annual fundraiser for the school cafeteria. In […]
Two diocesan schools debuted new logos recently. Above, students from Holy Family School in Syracuse show off uniforms emblazoned with the new crest designed by art teacher Mary Babbles. Below, Immaculate Conception School in Fayetteville recently unveiled its new school logo designed by Morrow Graphics.
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