Former NFL player, Jared Veldheer, cooks for the kids at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School
Veldheer tries to adhere to a handful of nutritional tenants with his top goal being "to nourish developing humans." To do that, Veldheer leans heavily on his time in the NFL, where he took an interest in exercise science and nutrition.
Introducing Anna Bockheim, new Admissions Advocate for Catholic Schools
"I am very excited to be part of our admissions team, advocating for the blessings that a Catholic education can provide our families and community."
Choose Catholic Schools
A virtual event for prospective families on December 28 at 12:30 pm. hosted by the Office of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids. All are welcome!
Students recognize the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist
For some time now, a major concern for the bishops in the United States has been the declining belief and understanding of the Eucharist among the Catholic faithful. However, there is hope!
Catholic schools within the Diocese of Grand Rapids accepting donations on #GivingTuesday
Tomorrow on November 30, nonprofits across the world, including the Diocese of Grand Rapids, participate in a day of giving.
Emerging from COVID-19 Project - Top Ten Themes
At the beginning of 2021, Dave Faber, superintendent of Catholic schools, asked 100+ Catholic school stakeholders to answer this question: “How might we emerge from this pandemic stronger than ever?”
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School School wins Grand Prize ($53k) for recycling dental waste
ABVM, a National Blue Ribbon school, participated during the contest window of March 28 to June 19, 2021, and recycled 405.2 lbs. of oral care waste.
Suzi Furtwangler focuses on innovation & inclusion in her new role with the Office of Catholic Schools
"This part-time, consultant position was created so that our schools can benefit from her broad base of skills and expertise, particularly in the areas of student support and innovation."
Record enrollment numbers for preschool & kindergarten in Diocese of Grand Rapids Catholic schools
Across the 26 elementary schools and five high schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids, preschool-12th grade enrollment for 2021-22 is 6,267 students.