Catholic priests have a “critically important” role in Catholic schools and need a source of advice and support for that role.
New group offers advice, support for priests with role in Catholic schools
Court unsure of Maine tuition program that excludes religious schools
In oral arguments that took nearly two hours, several of the justices found fault with the state’s decision process in determining just how religious a school was to decide if it could participate or not.
Lebanon’s Catholic schools face ‘crisis with empty pockets,’ look for help
Of Lebanon’s 330 Catholic schools in Lebanon, educating nearly 200,000 students, 80% of the schools are under the risk of closing, said Melkite Father Youssef Nasr, secretary-general of Catholic schools in Lebanon.
Inside the Capitol: Payday lending, Catholic schoolteacher compensation
To aid the promotion of families, Minnesota Catholic Conference staff are continuing to advocate for reforms to payday lending policies.
Local Catholic schools receive COVID-19 guidance for start of school year
Vaccinations are not required for students and adults in diocesan Catholic schools “but are strongly encouraged for those eligible to receive them,” according to the 2021-2022 Catholic school opening guidance from the Diocese of St. Cloud sent Aug. 18 to Catholic school principals and pastors.
Bishop outlines COVID-related priorities, expectations for next Catholic school year
“We have so many reasons to be optimistic that students will learn and grow together in person, much as they did prior to the start of the pandemic,” he said in the Aug. 5 letter. “This will only be possible with continued diligence, trust and prayer.”
Current academic year to be the last for Holy Cross School
The school “has been facing considerable challenges for some time due to changing demographics, diminishing enrollments and other barriers to long-term operational vitality,” according to a May 1 news release from the diocese.
Breakfast with the Bishop set for May 1
Breakfast with the Bishop, an annual event that helps to raise funds and awareness for the Catholic Schools Scholarship Fund Endowment, will be held virtually from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 1.