Bishop John Barres has written a pastoral letter about Holy Week: The Great Week – A Pilgrimage with the Lord in Holy Week. This Lent, Bishop Barres invites you to join him in making a pilgrimage in the footsteps of the Lord during the last week of His life by attending all the liturgies that take […]
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Five Reasons Why Parents Choose a Catholic School Education
There are many great reasons to choose a Catholic education. This article explores what for most people are the top five reasons.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS CELEBRATE THE FEAST OF ST. AGNES
On Tuesday, January 21, 2020, students in the Catholic elementary and high schools across Long Island will celebrate the Feast of St. Agnes, patroness of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. In addition to activities planned within each school, all administrators, teachers, and students prayed to St. Agnes collectively to ask her to bless their work. […]
EDUCATORS “ENCOUNTER THE PERSON OF JESUS”
On January 14, 2020, educators from the Catholic elementary schools and two diocesan high schools participated in a theological professional development opportunity. Thanks to a generous benefactor, the Sophia Institute for Teachers, a Catholic curriculum and professional learning resource, provided a workshop titled, “Encountering the Person of Jesus.” Over 80 principals and teachers attended the […]
BISHOP BARRES ANNOUNCES THE MORNING STAR INITIATIVE
The Diocese of Rockville Centre (DRVC) today announced the Morning Star Initiative, a bold plan for the revitalization of Catholic elementary school education on Long Island. In partnership with the Marianists, who operate two high schools, a middle school, and one elementary school on Long Island, the Diocese is undertaking a comprehensive review of the […]
2020 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK LETTER FROM BISHOP BARRES
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: It is with joy, enthusiasm, and purpose-driven mission, that I invite you to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week from January 26, 2020 through February 1, 2020. Together, we recognize the extraordinary contribution that our Catholic schools across Long Island make by forming young missionary disciples on fire with love […]