By Melissa Williams Brown Contributing Writer NEW KENSINGTON – Students and faculty at Mary Queen of Apostles Catholic School are always thinking of innovative ways to help others, and their efforts haven’t gone unnoticed. In November, Specialist 4 Karen Lemon,…
BELLE VERNON – New things are growing at St. Sebastian Regional Catholic School – lettuce, that is. Upper grade science teacher Emma Cox this year added to her classroom a hydroponic farmstand that grows 24 varieties of lettuce and herbs,…
By Melissa Williams Brown Contributing Writer CONNELLSVILLE – Goldie Lohr couldn’t see herself in any other profession or working for any other employer. She’s proud to have taught three generations of students over the past 47 years at Conn-Area Catholic…
By Phil Brown Contributing Writer LATROBE – Students at Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic School (CDT) are learning how to apply the Christian virtues of faith, hope and charity in their everyday lives with the help of the church’s holy…
By Cliff Gorski Executive Editor GREENSBURG – After school, most kids have a snack and then head off to finish homework, or attend after-school athletic practices. Many Catholic school students in the Diocese of Greensburg have another option: They jump…
By Maria Guzzo Contributing Writer FORD CITY – When Jim Milligan and his wife were ready to start a family, they bought a home just a block away from Divine Redeemer Catholic School where five generations of his family have…
CONNELLSVILLE – Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Mt 19:14) Conn-Area Catholic School students know the importance of connecting with Jesus. Students…
By Cliff Gorski Editor GREENSBURG — When he retired in July after 25 years with the Pennsylvania State Police, Lt. Ryan Maher didn’t have much downtime. A few days later, he began his new job as Director of Security for…
By Melissa Williams Brown Contributing Writer MURRYSVILLE – Members of the Mother of Sorrows School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) have been getting down to business for three years now, getting a head start as savvy entrepreneurs. Twenty-five sixth-,…
