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Aquinas Academy
Student Spotlight – Rhys Weber, Grade 6
Rhys Weber, Grade 6 Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Parish, Greensburg Parent: Deanna Weber Rhys is a remarkable young man who you would never know deals with vision problems. He suffers from a disease, and despite a recent surgery, he will eventually lose his eyesight....
Lifelong bonds, memories made
Caption: Joe and Kristen Mahoney and their four children. By Melissa Williams Brown Contributing Writer GREENSBURG — The Mahoney family’s roots run deep at Aquinas Academy. Joe Mahoney, 31, is a proud 2005 graduate of Aquinas Academy. His mother, Kate Mahoney, has...
Former teacher’s dream comes true in return to classroom
By Melissa Williams Brown Contributing Writer GREENSBURG — Anna Brecht was all smiles when her longtime wish to get back into a first-grade classroom came true. Brecht, 86, was a first-grade teacher at the former Sacred Heart School, Jeannette, for 40 years. More than...
Christ The Divine Teacher School
Christ the Divine Teacher School presents ‘Kodiak Flapjack’ March 17-18
Students in sixth through eighth grade at Christ the Divine Teacher School have worked very hard to bring to the community “Kodiak Flapjack.” Click here to read more details.
Alum considering Seminary
Thomas Oldenburg, a senior at Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School and Christ the Divine Teacher School alumnus, is applying to enter the seminary. Read more about his journey by clicking here.
CDT’s Classical Curriculum Sets School Apart
With a 20% enrollment increase over the last two years, Christ the Divine Teacher School’s classical curriculum continues to set the school apart from others. Read more about how these academics help students learn and thrive by clicking here!
Conn-Area Catholic School
Student Spotlight – Mia Pascoe, Grade 6
Mia Pascoe, Grade 6 St. Aloysius Parish, Dunbar Parents: Chuck and Cindy Welling Mia is an excellent student, extremely conscientious with study habits that have earned her highest honors. She takes great pride in doing her best. Mia is always kind to everyone. She is...
Connellsville school’s graduates continue lives of service
Caption: Alan Colvin By Lori Padilla Contributing Writer CONNELLSVILLE — Conn-Area Catholic School has been shaping the lives of its students for over 50 years, always with the same goal — to instill and encourage a loving relationship with God that fosters the...
Robotics technology helps student learn to work with each other
CONNELLSVILLE Conn-Area Catholic School had a robotics program as part of the curriculum for sixth-graders, but starting this year, that program has been expanded to all grades at the school. In an effort to expose students to the latest and greatest technology, the...
Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School
Geibel Catholic art students contribute to empty Bowls program
Summary: Geibel Catholic art classes are using their skills to handcraft ceramic bowls in effort to raise awareness about hunger in the community and support local food banks. Click here to learn more.
Always A Winner: Hogan Scored 1,000 Points For Geibel, SVC During Stellar Run of Success
Erica Hogan, Geibel Catholic alumna, has a very successful high school and college basketball career. Click the link here to learn more.
Teen of the week-Maia Stevenson
Maia Stevenson of Geibel Catholic receives the teen of the week award for her dedication to her school, faith, and community. Learn more by clicking here.
Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School
Golden Apple Winners Live, Share Faith
Diocese of Greensburg Catholic school teachers won the Golden Apple for their exceptional professional experience, leadership, and service. Click here to learn more about how these teachers are living their faith through their careers!
Close Games Sharpen Greensburg Central Catholic Softball For Battles Ahead
Greensburg Central Catholic softball found themselves squeezing in multiple wins. Read the full article here.
Greensburg Central Catholic prevails over Apollo-Ridge in wild, weather-affected game
Greensburg Central Catholic girl’s softball team triumphed over Apollo-Ridge despite the wild weather and tricky circumstances. Click the link here to learn more.
Mary Queen of Apostles Catholic School
Teacher, Principal Glimpsed Father Pujol’s Calling
Cathy Collet, a principal at Mary Queens of Apostles, recalls alumni who she knew had a calling as a priest, Father Christopher J. Pujol. Click here to learn more!
Student Spotlight – Domenic Dellemonache, Grade 8
Domenic Dellemonache, Grade 8 St. Gertrude Parish, Vandergrift Parents: Eugene and Crystal Dellemonache Domenic is an exemplary student, a model Catholic and a kind, morally upright person. He is an honorable, righteous person. Domenic is a history buff and has a...
Career path electrified at MQA
Caption: Sabrina Helbig By Chris Rodell Contributing Writer NEW KENSINGTON — It’d be no exaggeration to say the education Sabrina Helbig received at Mary Queen of Apostles School was electrifying. It was, in every sense of the word, and it could one day save the...
Mother of Sorrows Catholic School
Student Spotlight – Finn Thompson, Eighth Grade
Finn Thompson, Eighth Grade Mother of Sorrows Parish, Murrysville Parents: Roy and Kristen Thompson Finn is the most pleasant, hard-working student a teacher can have. He is helpful, cooperative and willing to do whatever you ask of him. He always has a smile on his...
School credited for life successes
Captions: Jason and Alison Bauer and their children. Ryan and Kristen Lemke and their children. By Melissa Williams Brown Contributing Writer MURRYSVILLE — Alison Bauer believes she chose a service-oriented career doing God’s work because of the solid foundation she...
Mother of Sorrows School receives national recognition for STEM, career learning program
MURRYSVILLE — Mother of Sorrows School has been recognized as a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School for providing broad access to transformative learning opportunities for students through PLTW Gateway. MOSS is one of just 148 middle schools to receive...
Queen of Angels Catholic School
Good Works Benefit People In Need Locally, Around The World
Queen of Angels Catholic School students’ good work goes beyond the classroom. They benefit a new cause each month with events such as donation drives for a variety of organizations, or packing bags for the food bank. Click here to learn more.
Students Spread Christmas ‘Cheer’ At Senior Apartment Community
Queen of Angels Catholic School cheerleaders visited the Loyalhanna Apartments in Latrobe earlier this month to bring some Christmas cheer. Click the link here to learn more.
Student Spotlight – Clare Katona, Grade 4
Clare Katona, Grade 4 Parish: Immaculate Conception Parish, Irwin Parents: Kevin and Jean Katona Clare is an extremely well-rounded student who represents excellence in many aspects of our community. She is a lover of learning, and it shows with her high performance...
St. Bernard Regional Catholic School
St. Bernard School inspires future music teacher
By John Sacco Contributing Writer INDIANA — What Emily Marshall remembers most about St. Bernard Regional Catholic School is the attention received from her teachers and the closeness and friendliness of everyone in the school. Marshall, 19, is a freshman studying...
Middle-school science program helps students learn about God
INDIANA — The middle-school science program at St. Bernard Regional Catholic School has quickly become a success by incorporating faith, according to Denise Swope, principal. She credits that to teacher, Katelyn Waterhouse, who has an educational background in special...
St. John the Evangelist Regional Catholic School
Student Spotlight – Mallory Clemmer, Grade 6
Mallory Clemmer, Grade 6 Parish: St. George Maronite Church, Uniontown Parents: Shawn and Lauren Clemmer Mallory is a hard-working, intelligent and conscientious student. As a responsible and compassionate young adult, she is a prime example of someone living in her...
Siblings’ Catholic school lessons lead to careers serving others
Captions: Anthony Iannamorelli Alyssa Iannamorelli-Eddy Michael Iannamorelli By Lori Padilla Contributing Writer UNIONTOWN — Three St. John the Evangelist Regional Catholic School alumni attribute their lives of service and continued friendships to their pre-K-8 years...
Golden Apple Winner Cathy Poninsky
Cathy Poninsky St. John the Evangelist Regional Catholic School, Uniontown A first-grade teacher, Cathy Poninsky said she loves teaching at a Catholic school for many reasons, one being that she can share her faith with students and families. A teacher for 36 years at...
St. Sebastian Regional Catholic School
St. Sebastian Catholic School, Belle Vernon, begins academic year with new principal
GREENSBURG Carole Aiello, who has nearly 25 years of teaching and administrative experience, most of it in Catholic schools, is the new principal of St. Sebastian Catholic School, Belle Vernon. Aiello, a Bethel Park resident, previously served as principal of St. John...
St. Sebastian Regional Catholic School make mats to be given to the homeless through STREAM project
BELLE VERNON — St. Sebastian Regional Catholic School is in tune with innovation as well as society and its needs. As the school year progresses, students participate in project after project to help meet the needs of those around them while advancing their own...
The Divine Redeemer Catholic School
Science Olympiad brings students together to teach team building, helping others
FORD CITY — “Science is faith and life” for Danielle Kephart, intermediate grade science teacher at The Divine Redeemer School. It is also a way to teach team-building and helping others, which is the emphasis of the school’s Science Olympiad. Kephart, who is in her...