Arizona taxpayers have the choice to direct a portion of their state tax liability to charitable causes they care about. One tax credit option is changing the lives of Arizona children by helping them receive a quality, Catholic Education through the Private Education Tax Credits that turn tax dollars to [...]
St. Gregory Catholic School is a school that strives to work with families to ensure that in all facets of their lives, children are being brought up with Catholic values and faith. Parents are the primary educators of their children and the faculty and staff at St. Gregory Catholic School [...]
January is a month of renewal, hope, and a time to look forward. Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Phoenix are looking ahead to the 2021-2022 school year by hosting the High School Placement Test on January 9th (with the make-up exam scheduled for January 23rd) for 8th graders. Building [...]
Our Lady of Perpetual Help-Scottsdale, Class of 1990 Xavier College Prep, Class of 1994 Background: I come from a good ol’ Irish Catholic family (maiden name was McConnell) and was born and raised in Scottsdale, AZ. My parents were also born in Arizona, and both were the middle child of [...]
The Beginning of a Parish and Ascent to a Cathedral The most Reverend Daniel J. Gercke, Bishop of Tucson, established Ss Simon of Jude Parish in 1953. The founding Pastor, Father Paul Smith, was a native of Ireland. With Father Smith arrived the Loreto Sisters, (Institute of the Blessed Virgin [...]
At St. Peter Indian Mission School, the mission is to educate children who are grounded in God's love to grow into respectful, reverent, and responsible citizens. The school provides this formative education for local children and their families to help ensure that the community is well-nurtured and cared for. As [...]
Did you know that your state taxes can help provide scholarships to underserved children seeking a private Catholic education? At Catholic Education Arizona (CEA), we strive to award these scholarships to help change children's lives. Nearly 2 million students nationwide were enrolled in Catholic schools in 2016 and CEA hopes [...]
Catholic schools exist to teach and live the tenets of the faith, model virtues and serve others. Service projects ramp up during the holidays when local charities and communities demonstrate need even more than other times throughout the year. Catholic school students serve 1000s of hours of community service annually, [...]
Bourgade Catholic High School, ‘10 Before Bourgade Catholic, Omar attended Alhambra Traditional School (ATS). While at Bourgade, Omar was involved in many extracurriculars, including a selection of honor societies and sports. He also developed a passion for music participating in Mr. Smith’s band and guitar programs. Despite challenges along the [...]
Ss. Simon and Jude, Class of 2006 St. Mary's High School, Class of 2010 I am a typical Arizona native who needs a sweater when it's lower than 90 degrees. I have lived in many places outside of Arizona, but I will always come back to Phoenix and know I [...]
