Class of ’78 gathers online

Alumni from Bishop O'Reilly High School Class of 1978 are participating in a new class reunion website. There are no registration fees required to join in the fun. Each class member has full participation privileges.

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 →

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.

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 →

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 →

Mr. Lynch Stories Request

I received a request for some stories about our favorite English teacher, Mr. Lynch, and was hoping that members from various BOR classes may be able to help. Mr. Lynch is retiring at the end of this school year and his daughter Amy has set up an email address here to send your Mr. Lynch … Continue reading Mr. Lynch Stories Request →

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 →

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.