Cheers to 56 years!

Central Catholic's Class of 1969 gathered recently at TC Riley's to celebrate the 56th anniversary of their high school graduation. Members present, and their guests, raised a toast to the entire class, and in memory of fifty-two deceased classmates. The class has held annual reunions for more than twenty years. First row seated left to … Continue reading Cheers to 56 years! →

Class of ’69 gathers for 55th Reunion

Members of Central Catholic's Class of 1969 gathered recently at TC Riley's to celebrate the 55th anniversary of their high school graduation. A Mass for the intentions of the living and deceased members of the Class of 1969 was offered at Holy Family Parish, Luzerne on June 11th. The class has held annual reunions for … Continue reading Class of ’69 gathers for 55th Reunion →

Memories from the Class of 2007

Thanks to our friends at the Time Machine YouTube channel, here are two memories from Bishop O'Reilly's final year: Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m4-SYO55Bg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQDnF1iIRMM

Class of 1969 to celebrate 55 years

The Central Catholic Class of 1969 is planning a reunion in honor of the fifty-fifth anniversary of its graduation. The reunion is scheduled for Saturday, August 10, 2024 at TC Riley's in Wyoming. Invitations will be mailed to classmates in June. Additionally, a Mass will be prayed for the living and deceased members of the … Continue reading Class of 1969 to celebrate 55 years →

Class of ’69 gathers for 53rd Reunion

Members of Central Catholic's Class of 1969 gathered recently at Grotto Pizza, Harvey's Lake, to celebrate the 53rd anniversary of their high school graduation. Pictured are, first row from left: Karen Passarella Boback, Barbara Shission Vos, Nancy Alles Harding, Robert Jancewicz, Mary Ann Sabadish Spitale, Joe Piazza. Second row: Frank Mroz, Cathy Caffrey, Eileen Lambert, … Continue reading Class of ’69 gathers for 53rd Reunion →

James “Doc” McKeown, RIP

The Central Catholic/Bishop O'Reilly community lost a legend this week. Throughout his fifty-two year career that began at West Side Central Catholic, continued through the transition to Bishop O'Reilly, and concluded with his retirement from Holy Redeemer last year, James McKeown touched countless lives. Doc devoted his life to teaching, and now leaves behind a … Continue reading James “Doc” McKeown, RIP →

Show your Queensmen Pride!

Looking for a Christmas gift for your favorite Queensman? Check out some of these featured items from our Campus Shop! We have both Bishop O'Reilly and Central Catholic designs available!

Sister Justitia: An Extraordinary English Teacher

I recently attempted to ascertain what ever happened to a very special English teacher I once had at West Side Central Catholic HS, in Kingston, PA, in 1964/1965. After several attempts elsewhere, the Alumni Inquiry Office at the Bishop O’Reilly/West Side Central Catholic Alumni Inquiry Office, graciously wrote back and sent me her obituary, along … Continue reading Sister Justitia: An Extraordinary English Teacher →

Reunion Report: Class of 1969

Central Catholic Class of 1969, celebrated its 50 year class reunion on Saturday, August 17, at the Holiday Inn, East Mountain. During the reunion, 35 deceased classmates were memorialized. On the day of the reunion, a Mass for the intentions of the living and deceased members of the Class of 1969 was celebrated at the … Continue reading Reunion Report: Class of 1969 →

Class of ’69 planning fiftieth reunion

Central Catholic Class of 1969 will celebrate its 50 year class reunion on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Holiday Inn Wilkes-Barre East Mountain, Wildflowers Restaurant and patio. Cost is $65 per person and includes a cocktail hour with hors d'oeurves, food stations, wine, beer and soda, dessert. There will be a cash bar for … Continue reading Class of ’69 planning fiftieth reunion →