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BELLE VERNON – “I wanted to thank you and the students for visiting our center and spreading joy to the seniors. We look forward to and appreciate your visits so much.” These words were written by a staff member at…

By Melissa Williams Brown Contributing Writer CONNELLSVILLE – Be proactive! Conn-Area Catholic School students are learning exactly what those two words mean, according to Principal Cecilia Solan. As part of the school’s leadership program, each student has a specific job…

By Maria Guzzo Contributing Writer INDIANA – On a recent field trip to the state Capitol in Harrisburg, St. Bernard Regional Catholic School students found educational opportunities everywhere they looked – from high in the gallery observing senators at work…

“I would like young people to gather around the Eucharist as the vital source which nourishes their faith and enthusiasm … bring to your encounter with Jesus, hidden in the Eucharist, all the enthusiasm of your age, all your hopes,…

By Phil Brown| Contributing Writer GREENSBURG – A priest’s simple, four-word call to action took root deep in Tracy Wilhelm’s heart. The parishioner of St. Bruno Parish recounts a homily by Father Lawrence L. Manchas, in which he said he…

By John Sacco Contributing Writer A new athletic field is expected to jump-start sports programming at Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School. That could lead to an increase in student population, according to Principal Robert Fetter. Baseball and softball will be…

CYO Girls Basketball Tournament ResultsNovember 11, 2024Tournament held at Mother of Sorrows Catholic School   Round One Aquinas Academy 22  Queen of Angel Gold 15 AA – Eliza Szakos 14 pts.; QA G – Nadia Ferrier 9 Semifinals Queen of…

LATROBE – Catholic Schools students from around the Diocese participated in a Diocesan Cross Country meet on October 6.  The event, for students in kindergarten through 8th grade, was held at Saint Vincent College.  Close to 300 students participated in…