Please join us in welcoming Theresa Benesh as the newest member of the Office of Catholic Schools! Theresa began her role as Admissions Advocate on January 23.

This week, Feb. 6-10, 2023, recognizes the National School Counseling Week focusing public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. 

Corpus Christi Catholic School (Holland, MI) is one of many places in our diocese where students go to learn coping strategies. It is a safe and welcoming environment for students that helps build a healthier community.

As stated on the NCEA website,

"Teachers are the backbone of Catholic schools. On this day, schools honor teachers, as well as administrators and staff who support teachers in their important work, and thank the parents, grandparents, alumni, parishioners and school board members who provide volunteer service."

Happy Catholic Schools Week (CSW)! 

This is such an exciting time of year for our students, families, teachers, and staff. So much work goes into planning and executing all the special events, traveling to service projects throughout our diocese, inviting new families into our communities, and more. It is truly a time for us to express our gratitude and dedication to Catholic education. 

Dear friends in Christ,

By José R. Astúa | Photography by Lorelly Cochran

To offer a high-level education requires well-trained people who are dedicated in body and soul to this profession. In Grand Rapids Catholic schools we have many teachers who dedicate their lives to the education of our children and youth. This is the case from Kristina Martinez-Precious who works as principal of San Juan Diego Academy, a school that belongs to the Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Wyoming.

Catholic schools offer ‘a daily encounter with Jesus’

By reading Fr. Hal Stockert's article posted to EWTN.com, we can learn a lot about the origins of The Twelve Days of Christmas (December 25, 2022 - January 5, 2023). 

You're all familiar with the Christmas song, 'The Twelve Days of Christmas,' I think. To most it's a delightful nonsense rhyme set to music. But it had a quite serious purpose when it was written. It is a good deal more than just a repetitious melody with pretty phrases and a list of strange gifts.

The Diocese of Grand Rapids’ Office of Communications issues the following statement from Most Reverend David J. Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, in response to the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI:

Dear friends of Catholic schools,

The past couple of years we have all had time to think about what matters – the people in our lives, the gatherings, the sense of connection. If you’re ready to be welcomed back, to be part of a celebration like no other ...one that will feed and sustain you ...our doors are open and there’s a place for you.

Gather with us as we await the perfect Christmas gift, our Savior Jesus Christ. Come home to Mass for Christmas!