Exciting day of ‘grit and joy of learning’
SAN DIEGO — Just how exciting was the 2026 Catholic Academic Junior High Decathlon? To answer a question with a question, have you ever heard…
NBA star ‘will inspire generations of kids’
SAN DIEGO — A basketball court at St. Rita’s School has been dedicated to the memory of an NBA legend. Bishop Michael Pham joined the…
New principals bring wealth of experience
SAN DIEGO — Nine Catholic schools in the Diocese of San Diego have new principals this year. At the elementary school level, they include:…
Catholic schools welcome back students for new year
SAN DIEGO — Across the Diocese of San Diego, Catholic schools welcomed students to a new academic year with festivities for students and their…
Schools poised for ‘new possibilities’
SAN DIEGO — The first day of school is just around the corner. About 15,600 students are enrolled at local Catholic schools for the…
Graduates urged to stay friends with Christ
CALEXICO — Administrators gave the graduates of the Class of 2025 of Vincent Memorial Catholic High School a warm sendoff to all different corners…
Pilgrimage ‘everything I needed it to be’
SAN DIEGO — “A wonderful, exciting and courageous opportunity.” That’s how Bella Aguilera, a senior at Cathedral Catholic High School, described a recent pilgrimage…
‘Culmination of hard work and sacrifice’
SAN DIEGO — Local Catholic elementary and high school students will soon be sporting graduation caps and gowns and looking ahead to the next phase…
Inspiring children to put faith in action
SAN DIEGO — “Children helping children.” That’s the simple idea behind the Missionary Childhood Association (MCA). “Through MCA, young people understand the universal nature…
‘Grit and determination’ a winning hand at Decathlon
SAN DIEGO — St. Michael’s School in Poway took first place overall in the 2025 Catholic Academic Junior High Decathlon, which drew 33 teams…
Local student, priest receive national awards
ARLINGTON, Va. — A student at the Academy of Our Lady of Peace and a retired priest who serves on the school’s board of…
