Xaverian students serve a world in need
"It has long been held that the differentiating factor between Catholic schools and other independent or public schools is the focus on faith formation...
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Serviam. "I will serve." For graduates of Ursuline Academy in Dedham, this is not merely a school motto, but rather, a way of life. Each day, Ursuline...
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Brighton's St. Joseph Prep ranks in Top 10 Best Catholic High Schools
St. Joseph Prep Boston was ranked in the 2022 "Top 10 Best Catholic High Schools" in Massachusetts by Niche, a school review site and the market leader...
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Always, we begin again . . .
As St. Joseph School opens the doors on the 68th academic year, it does so with great anticipation for the year to come. A recently unified school of 450...
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Getting rigor right is a way of life at St. John's Prep in Danvers
St. John's Prep began its 116th year as an educational institution this fall, driven by a time-honored academic mission to blend the school's traditional...
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Partnership schools address social and emotional needs of students
Individuals who choose to work in a Catholic School have a tremendous responsibility. Along with educating the child in the standard subjects, it is also...
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St. Columbkille prioritizes social and emotional learning for all students following pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic created significant challenges, including the development of social and emotional skills in our children. While academic achievement...
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Inspiring students in Beverly to change the world
How does a school fuel the imagination of a student to ask questions, to seek answers, to put forth a personal best effort, to have determination and resilience...
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At Roxbury Latin, we care, most of all, what kind of person a boy is
Founded in 1645, the Roxbury Latin School is the oldest school in continuous existence in North America. We are a small, independent boys' school by...
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Educating for Life -- it starts with vision, mission, and values
In a time when education is facing extraordinary challenges and the global workforce is trying to figure out what "normalcy" will look like in their organizations...
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Project-based learning at Newton Country Day School
At Newton Country Day School, the education is both traditional and innovative. While girls continue to learn how to write research papers, study for cumulative...
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Ever to Excel: A faith-based journey
What shapes one's faith? How does it impact our experiences? Through the Ever to Excel Program at Boston College, high school students have the opportunity...
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The Power of Awe: Montrose community digs deep into essential questions
Montrose School opened the school year with its usual favorite traditions -- a handshake line welcoming all new students and faculty to the community,...
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Voices for good at Mission Grammar School in Roxbury
At Mission Grammar School in Roxbury, we constantly talk with scholars about what it means to be a changemaker. As our scholars enter into our program,...
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Malden Catholic's Era of Good Feelings
Historians among us will recall that fifth president of the United States, James Monroe, ushered in what became known to some as the Era of Good Feelings...
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An 'expansive' and 'blessed' Chaplaincy Program comes to Lawrence
In the heart of one of the most economically impoverished communities in the United States, the Chaplaincy Program of Lawrence Catholic Academy, a pre-K...
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Immaculate Conception Newburyport: Innovation inspires learning
The Immaculate Conception School's most recent expansion of STEM integration for student learning is the creation of the IC Innovation Lab. The lab...
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A powerful model of education designed to change outcomes in Dorchester
Michael Reardon, executive director of the Catholic Schools Foundation, recently noted in his Aug. 26 op-ed, entitled Matching Words with Actions, that...
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The arts and creativity take center stage at Central Catholic Lawrence
From theatrical performances and art shows to campus coffeehouses, performing and visual arts programs are flourishing at Central Catholic, enriching the...
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'Aligning the physical with the philosophical'
Imagine a place where students are challenged to grow as much as they are supported and loved. Imagine a school where one of the oldest, most influential...
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Austin Prep campus renovations support Faith and Reason Initiative
As with every summer, Austin Prep is committed to the improvement of physical space on campus to enhance the student experience. This past summer, a desire...
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Shaping students in mind, body, and spirit in Arlington
The health and wellbeing of students at St. Agnes School/Arlington Catholic has always been a critical part of the mission to educate the whole student...
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Providing a fraternal community for our senior priests
Nestled amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown Boston lies a quiet sanctuary housing 64 men who collectively represent 2,980 years of ministerial service....
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With gratitude for all the years
A few years ago, The Pilot staff agreed that it might be a good idea to gather all the articles for the "new senior priests" into one section, to have...
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Father Raymond Van De Moortell retires
Father Raymond Van De Moortell grew up in Holy Family Parish, a Jesuit parish in his birthplace of San Jose. Many of the Jesuits who ran the parish were...
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Father Joseph F. Scorzello retires from seminary faculty
A Winthrop native born there on Jan. 27, 1944, Father Joseph F. Scorzello was the son of the late Joseph and Gabriella (Spolsino) Scorzello and brother...
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Father Guy F. Sciacca retires from Beverly parishes
Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley has accepted the request of Father Guy F. Sciacca to retire and has granted him senior priest status, effective June...
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Father William T. Schmidt leaves Winthrop for retirement residence in Nahant
Born in Boston on April 12, 1950, Father William T. Schmidt was granted senior priest/retirement status by Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley with an effective...
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Father James J. Ronan, former executive director of US Bishops' Latin American Secretariat, retires from Charlestown
The youngest son of the late Rosemary (Stanford) and Arthur Ronan, Father James Joseph Ronan was born in Boston on Jan. 6, 1945, and grew up alongside...
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Father Gerard Petringa, former Belmont and Norwood pastor retires
Father Gerard Petringa, known to everyone as Father "Gerry," was born on May 22, 1952, in Boston to the late Nicolina (Mazzone) and Dominic Petringa. One...
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Father William J. Minigan retires from Malden parish
Hailing from the Northshore city of Beverly, Father William J. Minigan retired from his appointment as pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Malden's Maplewood...
Read MoreFather Anthony J. Medairos, long-time pastor in Carver, granted senior priest status
Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley has accepted the request of Father Anthony J. Medairos seeking retirement/senior priest status; the effective date was...
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Father Francis X. Mawn, former Lawrence pastor and missionary priest, retires
Father Francis X. Mawn was born in Boston on Aug. 8, 1947, the oldest son of the late Marie (Foley) and Francis X. Mawn. Coming from a family of six children,...
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Father Daniel J. Mahoney, Haverhill native, retires from Boston parish and BFD
When young Daniel J. Mahoney left his home in Haverhill for St. John Seminary in Brighton to take up studies for priestly ordination as a member of the...
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Father Walter F. Keymont retires from Archbishop Williams, Braintree
A native of Brockton and one of the two sons of Alice (Pritchard) Keymont and the late Walter, he was born June 19, 1952, in Dorchester. He has a younger...
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Father Austin Fleming, former pastor in Concord, named senior priest
Father Austin Fleming grew up in Danvers, attending St. Mary of the Annunciation and St. Richard Parish. He described his family as "a typical Catholic...
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Father Francis J. Daly retires from Sharon parish
Father Francis J. Daly, who has been serving as pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Sharon, since June 2017, was granted senior priest retirement status...
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Father John Culloty retires, was pastor in South Boston, Norwood, Medfield, and Norfolk
"Starting out as a priest 50 years ago was a very different experience of Church than it is now," Father John Culloty said, addressing The Pilot via email. When...
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