"You and I need Lent. It is a blessed season through which we heed God’s call to return to Him, grow in holiness, and center our lives on that which is most important."
The attached letter was sent to the families of both the Holy Name and St. Peter-Marian Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High Schools this afternoon: Dear families of students at Holy Name and St. Peter-Marian Jr./Sr. High Schools When I accepted the proposal to merge our Catholic high schools in Worcester and to open a new high school, it was because I am committed to offering an option for an excellent Catholic secondary education in the city. I also accepted the recommendation ...
The following letter was shared with students, staff and families at Holy Name and St. Peter Marian Central Catholic Jr-Sr High Schools today. In it the Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Dr. David Perda updated everyone on some senior administration decisions, progress on the site selection and recognized a group of students from both schools who are collaborating moving forward.
Most parishes in the diocese are to launch the Partners in Charity Annual Appeal during Lent, the season of almsgiving. The official launch is Feb. 24.
Behind the many donations to Legacy of Hope are the people who believe in the future of the Diocese, and the need to continue building upon its rich heritage.
“People in the local community are no longer talking about when St. Bernard’s is going to close. … People are talking about what (the school) is going to accomplish.”