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Mercy's Honor Students Create Easter Treat 'Bunny Bundles' for Children
Mercy's National Honor Society recently led their annual Bunny Bundles drive. NHS members coordinated efforts to collect enough candy to create 311 Easter treat bundles for children. They donated the care packages to the Saint Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen, Amazing Grace Food Pantry, Saint Elizabeth's Home, and Mercy House for distribution. Advisor Daniela Aparo notes, "We'd like to thank our Mercy families for their generosity in helping us carry on this long-standing Mercy tradition." 

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Saint Bernard School Robotics Club Competes in World Championship in Dallas
A new robotics team at Saint Bernard School in Uncasville has earned a spot in the largest robotics competition in the world. The Saints are the only team from southeastern Connecticut to qualify for a spot in the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas, in April. The three-day competition is the final tournament of the VEX Robotics competition season. Winning teams from around the world will gather to compete April 25-27. Teams have to be invited to attend, based on their performance at previous competitions. More than 2,900 teams from 40 countries partic...

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Three Miles Later

Posted on March 28, 2023 in: School News

Three Miles Later
Last Saturday I heard a homily about the importance of taking care of our bodies. Jesus chose to come through our human flesh. He proclaims that our flesh is good. God wants us to take care of our bodies. Listening to this homily, I immediately thought of all the folks running in the St. Joseph School 5k beginning at 9am later that day! What a good example!  Proud supporters of our beloved St. Joseph School in Baltic came out on March 25 to run in the school’s annual 5k fundraiser. Among the spectators were Sisters of Charity, St. Joseph School families and st...

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Employment Opportunity for an Executive Assistant
Xavier High School in Middletown is looking for the right person to fill the position of Executive Assistant to the Headmaster and Principal. Details can be found HERE.   To view other job opportunities Click Here

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To Love is to Serve: Xavier Dean of Students Puts His Faith in Action
Who knew that a young boy’s Catholic school education would solidify his career path in life? Especially when he really did not want to continue on to a Catholic high school as an adolescent.  But life has a way of redirecting us and showing us what is truly important. That is what happened to Nicholas P. Cerreta, dean of students at Xavier High School in Middletown.  After attending Mount Carmel Catholic grammar school in Meriden, Connecticut, from kindergarten through grade 8, Cerreta was ready to move on to a local public high school, but his mom had o...

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God’s Works of Art: Addressing Special Needs in our Catholic Schools
“Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” — Jesus Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese of Norwich are an inclusive educational ministry focused on the overall development of the child. Children with special needs are included in all activities through differentiated instruction and support, thereby maximizing their ability. It is through this philosophy that embracing and nurturing each child’s differences that we come to learn their true strengths and God-given talents....

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St. Bernard School Sisters Brighten Holidays for Ukrainian Classmates
Sisters Ellie and Abbie Ryan helped make Christmas extra special for six of their Ukrainian classmates attending St. Bernard School. The school opened its doors to the Ukrainian students at no cost this school year so they could continue their education in the United States as their home country continues to fight off a Russian invasion. “I just really feel for them. They are going through so much,” Ellie said. With the help of their mother, Ellie and Abbie partnered with the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society of Stonington’s Fall Fish and Chip nights....

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Collecting and Caring:  St. Bernard Girls Help New Moms, Babies
Three students at St. Bernard School in Uncasville are on a mission to change the lives of new mothers and their babies.  Olivia Gionet, Anna Kate O’Donnell and Sarah O’Donnell collected supplies this summer to benefit the Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center in New London.  “We’ve all been to Catholic schools our whole lives and they’ve always taught us to live like Christ did. We thought, ‘What better way than to help mothers and babies and the entire community by giving back,’” Anna Kate said.  The gir...

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Saint Bernard Students Run Successful Thanksgiving Food Drive
Saint Bernard families donated nearly 1,000 items to help feed local families on Thanksgiving! Student Council's annual food drive was a success, with 990 items collected to benefit St. Vincent de Paul Place Norwich. The school's donation weighed a total of 680 pounds, according to SVDPP staff.  

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From the Superintendent's Desk: Mercy High School - A Strong Catholic Foundation
My dear friends, this month we focus the spotlight on another one of the outstanding educational institutions in the diocese, Mercy High School, in Middletown. Mercy High School in Middletown, Conn. provides young women in grades 9-12 a challenging college preparatory education with a strong foundation of Catholic teachings. Guided by the traditions and values of the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy High School promotes service, confidence, ethical leadership and respect. “Our students are encouraged to flourish individually, while remaining rooted in community,” n...

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