Rev. Daniel Hitchko

The Central Catholic/Bishop O'Reilly Community mourns the sudden loss of Rev. Daniel Hitchko, principal from 1968-1974. The diocese has released the following statement: The Diocese is saddened by the death of Father Daniel Hitchko. Although Father, who was 73, had been battling several serious health problems for a number of years, his sudden death while … Continue reading Rev. Daniel Hitchko →

What is progressive change? Central Catholic tackles the question.

Progressive change was on the minds of students, teachers, and parents throughout the 1972-1973 school year. The world was rapidly changing, and locally, Northeastern Pennsylvanians were still dealing with the aftermath of the Agnes flood. The '73 Queen incorporated many quotes from Central Catholic teachers and administrators regarding their attitudes toward progressive change. Here's a … Continue reading What is progressive change? Central Catholic tackles the question. →

A New September Inspires Heart, Mind, and Spirit

A few back to school memories from the '73 Queen: Entering Central Catholic for the first time since June, we noticed a significant change. The walls smelled of fresh paint, the first floor corridor boasted of a new terrazo covering, and the new gym floor was covered with a tarp. As we looked again, however, … Continue reading A New September Inspires Heart, Mind, and Spirit →

New website for Catholic school alumni

There's a new website in the works for alumni of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Scranton: http://www.nepacatholicschools.com. This new resource will connect alumni from various schools, post information on reunions and alumni gatherings, and celebrate Catholic education.

1986: New Beginnings

September 1985 ushered in a year of "new beginnings" for Bishop O'Reilly High School. Faced with near closure the year before, students looked forward to another year at their beloved school. With August usually comes some sadness at end of summer vacation. But in 1985, Queensmen were grateful to return home to Bishop O'Reilly. Nearly … Continue reading 1986: New Beginnings →

Class of ’84 Reunion

Bishop O'Reilly Class of 1984 is planning their 25th Class Reunion, to be held on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at the Wyoming Valley Country Club. For more information, visit http://www.BishopOreilly.com for all the details! Or Contact Janel Jorda at http://www.web-tactics.com.

Save the Date!

What: BOR class of 1989 20th HIGH SCHOOL REUNION When: SAT., APRIL 4th 2009 Where: APPLETREE TERRACE at NEWBERRY ESTATE, Dallas Contact information is still needed for the following list of classmates. If you have a CURRENT e-mail address, home address, or phone number for one of the people listed below, please e-mail that information … Continue reading Save the Date! →

Two special graduations

Last evening, 224 Holy Redeemer seniors gathered at King's College for their Commencement exercises. A Baccalaureate Mass was held the previous evening in the same location. While the first graduating class of the regional Catholic high school faced many challenges, including the transition to a new school for their senior year, they were also blessed … Continue reading Two special graduations →

Choice Melodies Accent Springtime Glee Concert

The year was 1973. The program read, Central Catholic Glee Club presents "I Believe in Music." The cover depicted the 350 members of the Glee Club. This is how it began for an anxious audience. It ended with applause and praise for the members and their director Sister Martin Marie, I.H.M. The 1973 spring concert … Continue reading Choice Melodies Accent Springtime Glee Concert →

Class of 1999 Reunion

I received an email the other day from Joe Yanik, president of the class of 1999, regarding plans for the tenth year reunion in 2009. No decisions have been made yet about the reunion's details but there have been recent developments in its planning. Joe also mentioned that class members and faculty curious about the … Continue reading Class of 1999 Reunion →