CARES Act Petition April 16, 2020 The CARES Act (the ‘‘Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act’’) provides two streams of funding: Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund Education Stabilization Fund Peter Lynch, a champion supporter of Catholic schools, initiated a petition to…
Special Alert: Governor Baker Extends School Closures to May 4 March 25, 2020 March 25, 2020 In his press conference that just ended, Governor Charlie Baker extended the statewide school closure until early May. From the Boston Globe: "Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has extended the shutdown of state schools into early May, in the latest step…
Update for Families on Catholic Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic March 23, 2020 Dear School Families, We all are adjusting to the changes in our lives as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, we have tried our best to transition as quickly as possible to creative ways to continue your child’s education despite the closure of schools. Our goals during…
How Will You Grow Closer to God During These 40 Days? February 26, 2020 "Lent is a favourable season for opening the doors to all those in need and recognizing in them the face of Christ." Pope Francis Learn more about Lent from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops! On its website, you will find a variety of suggestions and resources to help you…
Excellence in Education Nominations Wanted January 31, 2020 Do you know an Excellent Educator? If so, nominate that teacher for the 2019-20 Archdiocese of Boston Excellence in Education Award! This award honors elementary and secondary school teachers’ commitment to developing saints and scholars in Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Boston.…
News Makers Winners of the Discover Catholic Schools Drawing & Essay Contest Were Celebrated November 15 November 19, 2019 In honor of Discover Catholic Schools in New England (DCSNE), the Catholic Schools Office ran its second annual DCSNE Art & Essay Contest. More than 600 students submitted entries and the chosen winners — along with their parents, principal and teachers — attended a celebration at the…
News Makers Catholic School Employees Can Learn a New Language In Seven Weeks November 14, 2019 The Archdiocese of Boston Catholic Schools Office (CSO), as part of its focus on enrollment and family engagement, is entering its second year of providing full scholarships for Catholic school faculty and staff to enroll in the intensive Summer Language Schools at Middlebury College, located…
Historic Ruling for Catholic and Private Schools October 18, 2019 This week the Boston Globe published the article "Mass. public schools violated law by denying Catholic, Jewish schools aid for special education, US officials say." This ruling says that the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) failed to…
Cardinal Sean Bishops' Statement on Climate Change September 16, 2019 On behalf of the Massachusetts Catholic Conference, the Archdiocese of Boston shared a message from the Bishops on climate change. This is an issue that will ripple through our time, and through our children's time. Embracing Laudato Si’ “Saint Francis, faithful to Scripture,…
Students in the Archdiocese of Boston Go Further With Faith August 27, 2019 This summer, the learning and fun continued as students attended camps at Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Boston. These camps, which offered a mix of academic and extracurricular activities, encouraged students to Go Further With Faith. In addition, faculty and staff members attended…