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
Author: Raphael
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
Easter Greetings
He is not here, for he is risen, as he said. Come, and see the place where the Lord was laid. Matthew 28:6 Have a happy and blessed Easter!
Rallying for Catholic School Teachers
A press release from the website of the Scranton Diocese Association of Catholic Teachers: A prayer vigil and rally to support the labor rights of Catholic school teachers, who are being denied union representation in the Diocese of Scranton, is scheduled for Wednesday, January 30, 2008. The event will take place in front of St. … Continue reading Rallying for Catholic School Teachers
Closed School Lives Again
Well, at least for the time being. From the excellent LeaveNoCatholicStudentBehind.com, we learn that students from Holy Rosary School in Duryea will be temporarily housed in the former Seton Catholic High School building in Pittston until a broken boiler at their home building is either repaired or replaced.
Even more photos!
I finally added more photos to the Closing Celebration and Last Day of School albums. Here's a sampling: More photos here, here, and here.
All Souls Day
On this, the feast of All Souls, please remember in your prayers all those from the Central Catholic/Bishop O'Reilly community who have died.
Does heritage and tradition matter?
During my four years as a student at Bishop O'Reilly, I often found myself gazing at the beautiful mural painted above the front doors in the school's main foyer. The painting, of course, depicts the local parishes that at one time supported the school. Of course, I'd always eye my own church a little bit … Continue reading Does heritage and tradition matter?
Happy Labor Day!
Just a quick post to wish everyone a happy labor day! Tomorrow marks the first full day of classes at Holy Redeemer High School in Wilkes-Barre. Be sure to keep the administration, faculty, staff and students in your thoughts and prayers as they help to launch a new era and a new school.
