The last year has taught the world that Catholic schools don’t just talk the talk of excellence, they truly deliver. We already knew a few things about the extraordinary environment a Catholic, Christ-centered environment offers. We knew that teachers and administrators are dedicated, loving, and mission focused. But 2020 provided [...]
Genesis Canizales Xavier College Preparatory 2018 Background: Most of my life was spent on the south side of the Salt River, an area where many know to be rampant with poverty and crime. My experiences for my young life were no different. I watched as my single mother struggled to [...]
Corpus Christi Parish was established in June of 1985. Father Louis Anthony Sigman was appointed as the first Pastor of the Parish. Corpus Christi was established to serve the Ahwatukee area. Masses were first held at Mountain View Lutheran Church until January of 1989. During the first few years, the [...]
At Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School, Glendale, our mission is to celebrate God's gifts through academic excellence, sacramental life, and community outreach. Every student who attends this Catholic school is expected to be involved in each of these three parts of the school's mission. The school's staff, led [...]
Tax season is upon us and if you own a corporation, you have the opportunity to direct your tax liability to the people in your community who need it most, our underserved youth. Catholic Education Arizona (CEA) is a non-profit School Tuition Organization (STO), that is certified by the ADOR [...]
As a parent or grandparent, what do you want for your children? A better life Happiness More money Status Recognition Probably all of these things, but how do you help them achieve their goals? All of these goals, and more, start with a good education. Catholic Education Arizona is [...]
Christine Tax Ss. Simon and Jude - Class of 1995 Bourgade - 1995-1997 St. Mary’s - Class of 1999 Background: I am an Arizona native, the youngest of five children, raised by two loving Catholic parents. My parents valued the importance of Catholic education and sacrificed so much so that [...]
National Catholic Schools Week was celebrated January 31 to February 6, 2021. Catholic Schools Week is a time when schools celebrate their uniqueness and their communities. Special events, projects, and masses take place to honor the gift of the Christ and service-centered education available at Catholic schools. Often during Catholic [...]
A Catholic education is one of the most valuable assets a child can have as they grow. Across the country, Catholic schools help give their students a safe place to learn, develop skills, and form values that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. According to national [...]
The parish history of St. Clare of Assisi began when the area was part of three parishes: Santa Teresita Parish in El Mirage, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Sun City West and St. Anthony in Wickenburg. All three neighborhood communities experienced growth that caused them to run out of [...]
