On June 5, 2022, I celebrated my 60 years as a Daughter of Charity. It was a simple day with a Mass, a delicious dinner, and the company of my Sisters in Community, especially three others who shared the same anniversary. On November 16, 2022, Sr. Mary Loretta and I [...]
Susan Walker, Owner Walker Bookstore (Mark My Words LLC) What impact did Catholic education have on your life and career goals? I didn’t have a lot of knowledge of Catholic education until we started selling books to local Catholic schools. Their service of underserved populations and their emphasis on solid [...]
Dear Friends, We are excited to share our Board of Directors and team at Catholic Education Arizona have launched a new division, Changing Lives. This non-tax credit fundraising division led by Jim Pogge, Director of Development, accepts Charitable IRA Rollovers, Estate Plan Gifts, Beneficiary Designations, Cash Gifts, Life Insurance and [...]
Welcome April, the most joyous time of our Church year is upon us! As we approach the final days to complete returns for tax year 2022, it is critical to help Arizona children receive the quality, Catholic education they desire by taking advantage of the Individual Tax Credit for Private [...]
School and education are two critical elements that shape the lives of young people. In 2019, approximately 57 million students attended elementary, middle, and high schools across the United States. These students will go on to strengthen our workforce, represent us in government, innovate, and change the world In this [...]
The quality of your child's teachers is one of the most important factors related to their student’s achievement. While a new study has found that private and public school teachers both provide the same level of teaching quality for their students, according to Public School Review, the learning environment in [...]
It's a common misconception that learning ends once you leave the school grounds. To develop a full, well-rounded education, local Catholic schools are working to contribute and transform their local communities every day. By taking learning and growth outside of the school walls, Catholic schools are seeing the difference that [...]
After losing three siblings to suicide, Bishop John P. Dolan is a remarkable example of resilience and reliance on God. Just months after his installation in August of 2022, he put his faith in action and opened the doors to the new Mental Health Ministry at the Diocese of Phoenix. [...]
One of the most outstanding statistics on Catholic schools is their stunning graduation rate. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 99% of students who attend Catholic high school graduate. This is a number to be proud of, considering how high school and college graduates offer a new generation [...]
Sr. Joan Fitzgerald, BVM, has dedicated over 60 years of her life to her faith and the education of others as a teacher, Principal, and currently President of Xavier College Preparatory. Since 1962, Sr. Joan has touched the minds and hearts of thousands of students at the all-female Catholic High [...]
