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Xavier ranked No. 1 in Arizona, No. 5 in the nation for student-athletes
2+ hour ago (197+ words) Xavier College Preparatory in Phoenix has been named the No. 1 high school for student-athletes in Arizona and No. 5 in the United States by Niche. com, one of the nation's leading school ranking organizations. The ranking places Xavier among the country's…...
On education, mental health and human dignity in the digital age
1+ week, 4+ day ago (441+ words) Bishop John Dolan reflects on his recent visit to Vatican City and his meeting with Pope Leo XIV. The meeting, which took place on May 29, was entitled, "Maps of Hope for a Regional Educational Agenda: Mental Health, Digital Technologies and Education,…...
Student garden fosters care for creation
1+ week, 4+ day ago (762+ words) Fruits not commonly found in Arizona " bananas, guavas, mangoes and passion fruit " grow behind the youth center at Annunciation Catholic School in Cave Creek, Ariz. Berries and herbs blossom in the shade of the fruit trees, and vegetables flourish in…...
Embracing neurodiversity and disability in the classroom
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (727+ words) Let the children come to'Me, and do not'hinder'them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." These words from'Jesus'are'the foundation of'The Matthew 19: 14'Project'(TMP), a non-profit organization'in Phoenix'that'supports'Arizona Catholic'schools'in'accommodating'children with'special needs. Founded in 2020'by'Dr. Lisa Fischer " inspired by…...
Bourgade breaks ground, expands trade skills program
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (296+ words) Bourgade Catholic High School in Phoenix broke ground on a12, 000-square-foot facilityon Tuesday (May 5), expanding itsuniquely Catholic Career and Technical Education (CTE)program. Bourgade is theonly Catholic high school in the Diocese of Phoenix offering students targeted career skills in CTE…...
"Original eight" graduate from University of Mary
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (393+ words) Eight seminarians from the Diocese of Phoenix's Nazareth Seminary were part of the largest graduating class from the University of Mary on Saturday (April 26) in Bismarck, N. D. The eight graduating seminarians, the first group from the Nazareth Seminary to do so,…...
Mary in May, celebrating Our Lady in Catholic schools
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (898+ words) As spring comes into full bloom, Catholic Schools throughout the Diocese of Phoenix are busy preparing special festivities to honor Our Lady during the month of May, traditionally a time of special focus on the Blessed Virgin Mary in the…...
St. Thomas the Apostle constructs top-tier academic building
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (387+ words) Bishop John Dolan visited the new construction site of St. Thomas the Apostle (STA) grade school in Phoenix on Tuesday (March 31). The $25million project will provide a brand-new K-8 academic building " a 76, 000 square-foot, three-story structure with a basement. In addition to classrooms,…...
Bourgade High School pair deepen their faith, pursue their dreams
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (652+ words) Karla Torres Delgado wants to be a surgeon. Unsure of the specific discipline, the Bourgade Catholic High School student has her sights set on a medical career." Her dream is alive thanks to the generosity of countless Catholics across the…...
New educational initiative forms professionally qualified, faith-filled counselors
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (179+ words) Responding to a Growing Need" "This initiative underscores the Church's call to address mental health needs while forming professionals who honor the dignity, freedom and vocation of every person," said University of Mary President Msgr."James Shea." "Through our longstanding…...