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Saint Bernard School Planned Early For Remote Learning

Posted on July 09, 2020 in: School News

In early January, St. Bernard School Headmaster Don Macrino and the administration became concerned by the reports of a virus impacting Wuhan, China and the closure of schools there. Watching the situation carefully, faculty and administration created a contingency plan that would enable St. Bernard...

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Mercy Students’ ‘A Butterfly of Love’ Project Shows Support

Posted on June 27, 2020 in: News, School News

A group of Mercy High School friends have teamed up to assemble care packages for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a service project called A Butterfly of Love. The girls put together packages of face masks for people working and volunteering on the front lines during the pandem...

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Xavier Students Serve Others During COVID -19

Posted on June 13, 2020 in: News, School News

You've seen the pictures, the ones with the healthcare workers taking off their masks after a long day and exposing bruises. You can't help but have a reaction, especially considering what doctors, nurses and first responders are already dealing with these days. Alex Rowlins '23 and his ...

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St. Bernard School Graduates Don Caps & Gowns for a Virtual Commencement

Posted on May 14, 2020 in: School News

This week, St. Bernard School filmed and photographed each member of the Class of 2020 at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich, where the school's annual graduation ceremony is held. While the school can't hold its traditional ceremony this year due to COVID-19, each member of the Class o...

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Xavier High School’s Service Trip To Guatemala: Changing Lives

Posted on May 04, 2020 in: School News

As part of one of their missions, Xavier High School students and faculty on a recent service trip to Guatemala presented care packages to local families. You can always count on this: those receiving the non-perishable food items and cleaning supplies are joyful, thankful and welcoming. Such was...

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Saint Bernard Student Sews Face Masks for Hospitals

Posted on April 27, 2020 in: School News

Katelyn Geren, a freshman at Saint Bernard School, is helping the local community by sewing masks for hospitals, nursing homes and organizations in need. Katelyn, a Ledyard resident, sews the masks in between her studies. Each mask takes about 10 minutes to create, she says. “I have fall...

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Mercy Alumna Appointed President of Mercy High School

Posted on April 20, 2020 in: School News

Sr. Maureen Reardon, RSM, PhD, chairperson of the Mercy High School Board of Trustees is proud to announce the appointment of Alissa K. DeJonge '95 as President of Mercy High School, effective July 1, 2020.  “I am confident that Ms. DeJonge will bring creative, visionary leadership to h...

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Saint Joseph School Embarks on Distance Learning

Posted on March 31, 2020 in: News, School News

FCC News Desk As the Coronavirus has altered the lives of the entire world, school communities like St. Joseph School (SJS) in North Grosvenordale have had to make swift changes in a short time to keep the educational process moving forward for the students they serve in grades Pre-K through 8. A...

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Norwich, Catholic

Catechist’s Energy Rooted in Faith

Posted on March 12, 2020 in: School News, FaithSparks

She is leader, catechist and mentor to more than 200 students in her faith formation programs and is the creative, artistic, musical, animated idea generator for the teachers/volunteers and parents who are also part of her programs. She has a room full of resources she created to enhance the live...

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Superintendent's Letter: '7 Essentials' Useful for Teachers, Students

Posted on February 28, 2020 in: News, School News

My Dear Friends, Last November, Father Robert Spitzer (of EWTN fame) made a presentation at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) regarding a new supplemental module series for youth confirmation entitled 7 Essentials. This module was designed to supplement, not re...

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St. Bernard, Mercy High Schools Hold Graduations

Posted on June 01, 2023 in: School News

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St. Bernard, Mercy High Schools Hold Graduations

Saint Bernard School in Uncasville and Mercy High School in Middletown both held graduation ceremonies this week. Saint Bernard School is a Roman Catholic co-educational college preparatory school for grades 6 through 12 located in Uncasville, Connecticut. It is co-sponsored by the Diocese of Norwich and the Xaverian Brothers and welcomes students of all faith backgrounds who value academic excellence, personal and spiritual growth, and a commitment to community. A total of 64 seniors graduated with the St. Bernard Class of 2023. ...

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Mercy Chamber Choir Wins Contest, Will Open for Foreigner During Their Farewell Tour

Posted on June 01, 2023 in: School News

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Mercy Chamber Choir Wins Contest; Will Open for Foreigner During Their Farewell Tour June 1, 2023 This morning, the Mercy Chamber Choir was surprised with a live announcement from the team at WFSB, The River 105.9 and IHEART Media and Entertainment... their submission was the winning performance in the Foreigner Choir Contest! Mercy Chamber Choir will open for Foreigner during their Farewell Tour performance at Mohegan Sun on September 1. Students also earned a Bose sound system valued at $2000 for school. To watch the opening segment, please visit th...

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Mercy's Honor Students Create Easter Treat 'Bunny Bundles' for Children

Posted on May 10, 2023 in: School News

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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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