Just before the new school year begins, educators from around the diocese took a break from preparing their classrooms to gather with their peers Aug. 19 at St. Mary Parish in Alexandria for a day of networking and development.
‘Bright future’ for Catholic schools in Diocese of St. Cloud, expert says at educators’ day
Catholic school educators set example for students with day of service
About 125 Catholic Community Schools educators participated in the Dec. 2 event, which included 14 different projects at sites around the St. Cloud area.
Italy requires vaccines for university students, teachers at all levels
The government decree on mandatory vaccinations for school personnel was signed Aug. 6, the same day that it became obligatory for anyone over the age of 12 to show a “green pass” proof of vaccination or of a negative COVID-19 test to eat indoors at restaurants, enter a movie theater or visit museums, including the Vatican Museums.
Workers on the front lines share experiences via Zoom
This week, people on the front lines of dealing with COVID-19 — teachers, administrators, law enforcement and medical workers — have had two virtual opportunities to share their experiences, from sorrow and grief to goodwill and laughter, thanks to an initiative of Christ our Light Parish in Princeton and Zimmerman.
Pope advises teachers that they need parents’ trust, appreciation
Speaking to hundreds of parents, the pope told them that “teachers are like you — dedicated each day in the educational service of your children.”
Extraordinary physician shows medicine as a spiritual vocation, not job
Dr. Victoria Sweet’s wonderful new book, “Slow Medicine: The Way to Healing,” is a chronological narrative of her education and experiences, highlighting the professors, nurses, aides and patients who were her teachers.