As we get ready for the new year, we're looking back on our most popular blog posts from 2018.
This year brought many blessings to our Catholic schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids, and it's wonderful getting to share the stories of these blessings. Here's a list of the year's most-visited articles on CatholicSchools4U.org:
4. 529 plans: A new way to save tax-free for K-12
A tool for saving for college has been expanded to elementary and secondary education. Read the original article from February 28 here.
3. Elizabeth Peters named founding principal of new St. Robert Catholic School
St. Robert Catholic School opened in August, bringing the number of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids to 31. This January 9 article announced Mrs. Liz Peters as the school's founding principal.
2. Jenny Pudelko named principal of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School
Our second most-visited blog post in 2018 featured the announcement of Mrs. Jenny Pudelko as principal of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School. The original April 10 article is available here.
1. Got nuns? Sacred Heart Parish & Academy welcomes religious sisters to community
Sacred Heart Parish and Academy welcomed three members of the Sister Servants of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in the spring. Read the March 5 article introducing the sisters here.
Thank you for looking back on 2018 with us, and for supporting Catholic education in the Diocese of Grand Rapids. We're excited to see what the Lord has in store for us in 2019!
Catholic schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids are an alliance of 31 vibrant learning communities serving more than 6,550 elementary and high school students throughout West Michigan. Our schools inspire young people to grow in faith and grace, achieve more in school and life, develop creativity and character, and feel welcomed and cherished for their unique gifts. We partner with parents to awaken the whole child to a world of light and life that grows better and brighter when children reach their potential. Learn more about Catholic schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids at this link.