Philadelphia, PA (August 9,2015)– The World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia – Office of Catholic Education (OCE) today turned a late summer ritual for two Archdiocesan high school marching bands, band camp, into the announcement of a once in a lifetime performance opportunity. The two organizations made a surprise […]

Article via Pennsylvania Catholic Conference:  http://www.pacatholic.org/show-your-support-for-the-successful-eitc-and-ostc-programs/ Both the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs are funded by companies that contribute to our scholarship organizations in exchange for a tax credit. The longstanding EITC program has helped countless students attend our Catholic schools every year. EITC tax credits are […]

StoneMor will provide one qualifying student from each of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s 17 Catholic high schools partial scholarship funds. LEVITTOWN, Pa. [July, 2015] — The relationship between StoneMor Partners L.P. and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia takes another step forward this summer. Recently, StoneMor announced that it has partnered with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office […]

The Office of Catholic Education (OCE) and Faith in the Future are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. John Cooke as President of Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School, effective August 10, 2015. Mr. Cooke, 41, joins Bonner & Prendie after 12 years of dedicated service at Drexel University in various roles including, […]

After serving as interim President of John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School since August 2014, it was announced at the end of June 2015 that Ms. Kassekert would continue as President of the school. Ms. Denise Kassekert, President of John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School, was recently selected as a Philadelphia Brava Award […]

The Office of Catholic Education (OCE) and Faith in the Future are proud to announce that 3,362 young men and women who graduated from the 17 high schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in June have earned a grand total of $301,705,553 in scholarships. 95% of the Class of 2015 will pursue a post-secondary education. […]

The Office of Catholic Education of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (OCE) and Faith in the Future are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Joseph McFadden as Principal of Archbishop Ryan High School effective July 13, 2015. Mr. McFadden is a 1997 graduate of Archbishop Ryan High school and the first graduate to serve as […]

The Office of Catholic Education of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (OCE) and Faith in the Future are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. James Meredith as Principal of Pope John Paul II High School in Royersford (Montgomery County) effective July 1, 2015. He joins the Pope John Paul II community after serving at Archbishop […]

The Office of Catholic Education of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (OCE) and Faith in the Future are pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Eileen Vice as Principal of Cardinal O’Hara High School in Springfield (Delaware County) effective July 1, 2015. Mrs. Vice is an alumna of Cardinal O’Hara, Class of 1989. Mrs. Vice’s appointment […]

Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald, who oversees Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, presided over the blessing and dedication of the Welcoming Jesus statue, which was commissioned through the generous support from alumni and friends of Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor (Delaware County). The statue was created by the late sculptor and 1983 graduate […]

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. will be the main celebrant during a Liturgy of the Word before the Academic Honors Convocation at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Thursday, May 21, 2015. This event honors Archdiocesan and private Catholic high school seniors for their academic excellence. The students, who are ranked […]

The Office of Catholic Education of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (OCE) and Faith in the Future are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. James P. Gallagher as Principal of West Catholic Preparatory High School in West Philadelphia effective July 1st. He is the first lay principal in the history of the 98-year old school. […]

Recently, the Roman Catholic High School Mock Trial team competed in the finals of the John S. Bradway Philadelphia High School Mock Trial Competition at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law.  Roman defeated Saint Joseph’s Prep, 9-0, to win the competition and the 2015 City Championship. This was Roman’s second straight city title, third overall, […]

Mrs. Liz Farren, Bonner and Prendergast Catholic High School (Delaware County) Math Department Chair, was recently named a recipient of the 2015 Delaware County Excellence in Teaching Award (http://www.fmfcu.org/fmfcuinfo/education/excellence.htm). This award was created in 2007 through a partnership between the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union and the Delaware County Intermediate Unit. Any member of the […]

As part of a cultural exchange program, Roman Catholic High School is hosting nine students from Spain during the months of February and March. The students attend Colegio Alhzahir, a private all boys’ school located in Cordoba, Spain. The purpose of the program is to introduce the young men to an American high school experience, […]

https://secretaryforeducation.wordpress.com/2015/02/03/a-tale-of-two-sisters/ In the mid 1950’s it is said that there were over 300,000 students in Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.  And while the schools seemed to be healthy, there was an enrollment drop at John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School. The loss, at least on paper, was two girls.  But in the […]

National Catholic Schools Week 2015 was celebrated throughout the 122 elementary, 17 high schools and 4 schools of special education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia from January 25th through January 31st. This year’s theme was “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” The following is a collection of photos submitted or shared via social […]

https://secretaryforeducation.wordpress.com/2015/01/23/from-hospice-to-hope-equipping-saints-for-life-in-this-world-and-the-next/ From Hospice to Hope: Equipping Saints for Life in This World and The Next In September of 2010, one of the biggest supporters and cheerleaders for Catholic education in the nation, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, published what I considered at the time to be a call to action for Catholic school leaders.  In his article entitled […]

Sister Mary Bur, IHM will retire at the end of the 2014-2015 academic year.   Sister Mary Bur, IHM, principal of West Catholic Preparatory High School since 1993, has announced she will retire at the end of the 2014-2015 academic year following 27 years of leadership at the school. The announcement was made first to […]

Quinn Dolan, Class of 2015 from Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School (Delaware County), was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame (Delaware County Chapter).  The evaluation committee selects from an elite group of athletes based on scholarship, athletics and service.  Quinn’s character embodies all three of these qualities.  As a scholar, Quinn […]

The Vatican confirms the Holy Father’s visit to Philadelphia next year Rome, Italy (November 17,2014) – In remarks offered today in Rome, Pope Francis formally announced his intention to attend the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015, set to be held September 22-27, 2015. This visit will mark his first to the United States […]

Philadelphia, PA (November 14,2014)– The World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 today packaged 10,000 letters from students across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to send to Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, President of the Pontifical Council for the Family, in Rome, Italy. Ranging from beautifully crafted greeting cards to handwritten letters with emotionally resonant messages of love […]

12 Bishop Shanahan High School (Chester County) students headed to Penn State to participate in the Pennsylvania DECA (http://www.padeca.org/), “Innovations and Entrepreneurship Conference,” hosted by the Penn State Smeal College of Business. They were joined by 16 total teams from around the state of Pennsylvania. During the day students attended four workshops on topics including: […]

On October 31, 2014, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. gathered over 3,500 Catholic school educators from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s 122 elementary schools, 17 high schools and four schools of special education as well as private Catholic and Independence Mission Schools (IMS) at the first “Archbishop’s Day for Teachers and Administrators” at the Pennsylvania […]

http://secretaryforeducation.wordpress.com/2014/11/03/address-to-educators-in-the-archdiocese-of-philadelphia/ MY BLOG IS UNSUALLY LONG THIS TIME AROUND.  ONLY BECAUSE I WISH TO SHARE MY REFLECTIONS DELIVERED ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31ST TO OUR 3,500 TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS WHO WERE GATHERED AT THE PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER.  Our Mission, Our Vision, Our Virtues On this eve of All Saints Day I wish to greet you in […]

Beginning on Monday, October 20 and ending on Saturday, October 25, Lansdale Catholic High School students will learn what really matters by adopting a child through the Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Northern Delaware and Susquehanna Valley Chapter of Kids for Wish Kids program. In addition to raising $5,500, which will be attributed to a Wish through the […]

Lansdale Catholic High School, a leader in the region over the past decade for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) studies, with 80% of the top students of the Class of 2014 choosing a STEM major in higher education, hosted its first STEM Career Fair featuring a keynote address by former NASA Astronaut, Captain Christopher […]

October 1st is the Feast of Saint Therese, Patroness of Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls   Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls celebrated its 75th Anniversary with festivities including a liturgy, historical review and aerial photo. Immediately following a procession of the 75 Little Flower class flags, Bishop Robert P. Maginnis, retired […]

Students from Bishop Shanahan High School recently got an education in cutting-edge engineering design techniques while using Widener University School of Engineering’s 3D printer to build and test model airplanes of their own making.  Read the full story at the Widener University website, at the following link: http://www.widener.edu/_feature-story/140910_design.aspx#sthash.74Ggm7zv.dpuf Last May, Bishop Shanahan High School and […]

Article originally posted on CatholicPhilly.com, Friday September 12th:  http://catholicphilly.com/2014/09/news/local-news/bishop-mcdevitt-hs-agrees-to-pact-with-arcadia-u/ Bishop McDevitt HS agrees to pact with Arcadia U Arcadia University and Bishop McDevitt High School have entered into a long-term strategic alliance which includes the shared use of athletic facilities and a dual enrollment agreement. The two school’s campuses are located about a block away from each […]

Christopher Moniney, Secretary for Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, addresses everyone involved in Catholic schools at the start of the new school year.

http://secretaryforeducation.wordpress.com/2014/08/25/witnesses-teachers-and-a-new-school-year/ “A good teacher is like a candle, consuming itself to light the way for others.” Author unknown   As I reflect on the gift of Catholic education during this start of the new school year, I am immediately brought back to my own memories of Catholic school.  Beginning at the age of five I […]

The Office of Catholic Education (OCE) and Faith in the Future are pleased to announce the appointments of Mr. Bruce Robinson as President and Mr. John Murawski as Executive Director of Alumni Relations of Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School. Both appointments became effective July 1st. Mr. Christopher Mominey, Chief Operating Officer […]

The Office of Catholic Education (OCE) and Faith in the Future are pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Denise LePera as President of Archbishop Ryan High School, effective July 28th. Ms. LePera joins Archbishop Ryan after six years of dedicated service to Roman Catholic High School for Boys as Executive Director of Institutional Advancement. […]

The Office of Catholic Education (OCE) and Faith in the Future are proud to announce the launch of a new transfer grant campaign, taking place in all 17 Archdiocesan high schools. The “Transfer Advantage” campaign is an outreach to parents of any students entering 10th, 11th or 12th grades who are not currently enrolled at […]

http://secretaryforeducation.wordpress.com/2014/07/02/the-transfer-advantage/ This week we have unveiled a new initiative here in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia that we are confident will attract even greater numbers of students to our 17 high schools. We are calling it the TRANSFER ADVANTAGE.  Our purpose is simple: to attract potential students in the charter and public schools who are interested […]

Pope John Paul II High School (Montgomery County) AAA Baseball State Champions will once again unite as a team when they participate in the annual July 4th Parade in Skippack (Montgomery County) on a float decorated with a banner stating, “Pope John Paul II 2014 Class AAA State Champions.”   Friday, July 4, 2014 11:00 […]

The Office of Catholic Education of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (OCE) and Faith in the Future are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Tracey A. Rush as Principal of Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School (Delaware County) effective July 1st. Dr. Rush is a graduate of Archbishop Prendergast High School’s Class of […]

Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises scheduled at high schools throughout the five counties of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s 17 high schools are proud to announce the baccalaureate Masses and commencement exercises for the Class of 2014. Catholic schools are committed to giving students the tools, skills, and guidance they need to […]

On Tuesday, May 20, 2014, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. was the main celebrant during a Liturgy of the Word before the Academic Honors Convocation at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to honor Archdiocesan and private Catholic high school seniors for their academic excellence. The students, who are ranked in the […]

Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School in West Brandywine (Chester County) and Pope John Paul II High School in Royersford (Montgomery County) recently hosted events to celebrate the Canonization of their namesake Saint John Paul II as well as that of Saint John XXIII. Pope John Paul II Regional School held a Mass […]

For the second year in a row, the Grand Prize winner is Kathy Nguyen, Archbishop Ryan High School  Ten Archdiocesan high school students were among those recognized by Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter at a press conference during the 76th Annual Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta.  The students took grand prize, first prize, second prize, third prize […]

The Office of Catholic Education and Faith in the Future are proud to announce that three Archdiocese of Philadelphia high school seniors have been awarded prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarships for 2014. The three recipients are: Ana DeJesus from John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School, Alex Tieu from Roman Catholic High School for Boys and […]

Honors Sophomores at Roman Catholic High School for Boys recently took the National Latin Exam, sponsored by the American Classical League and the National Junior Classical League. The exam is a 40-question test offered to Latin I students. There are questions on grammar, comprehension, mythology, derivatives, literature, Roman life, history, geography, oral Latin, and Latin […]

On Monday, April 7, 2014 Administrators from Conwell-Egan Catholic High School (Bucks County) joined officials from the Office of Catholic Education and Holy Family University to sign an agreement that entered both schools into a collaborative educational partnership.  The agreement consists of three components, including admissions and scholarship, a university and dual credit agreement, and […]