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Alan Hynes, Chief Executive Officer of the Catholic Education Partnership, to reflect on Catholic Schools Week 2026 and the role of Catholic education in Ireland today. This year's theme — “Catholic Schools: Normal Lives, Called to Holiness” — highlights how holiness and faith are lived out in everyday school life through prayer, service, kindness, and community. Mr. Hynes will also share insights on current priorities and future plans for Catholic schools across the country.
During the 2026 Catholic Schools Week celebration, our Campus Ministry team added a special 'mini Restore' during the school day.
Taking a look within St Joe School as they celebrate Catholic Schools Week
Doug Keck with the Inside Word on EWTN programming. Patti Maguire Armstrong visits to talk about why it's great to be Catholic! Plus, Michael Ortner joins during Catholic Schools Week to highlight the Catholic Schools Playbook, and T's Two Sense talks about faith in film, music, and media.
It's Catholic Schools Week, so we're interviewing students who love being Catholic and belonging to the spiritual community DC and Campus Ministry have to offer.This episode is in two parts, where we chat with high school students Ania + Isaac and Elementary School students Ben + Amelia about their experience of faith in the Falcon Community.
Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! We’re joined by Bobby Conrad from Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School and Kevin Parks from Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools to talk about Catholic Schools Week and the mission behind Catholic education in Charlotte. Bobby and Kevin explain how Catholic Schools Week is a time to celebrate faith, community, and a break from the everyday routine, complete with student activities that build connection and joy. They highlight Holy Trinity’s nearly 1,000 students, strong academics, vibrant athletics, and clubs, all grounded in a Christ-centered approach. The conversation focuses on what they call the “special sauce” of Catholic education: partnering with families, forming the whole person, and creating lifelong community. They share powerful stories of schools rallying around families in need, emphasizing service over spectacle. Bobby and Kevin also address common questions about enrollment, faith backgrounds, and uniforms, reinforcing that Catholic schools are open, welcoming, disciplined, and focused on shaping students for success in life and beyond. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett kicks off the program by talking about January’s political chaos and the escalating unrest in Minneapolis, taking a hard look at what the country has just lived through as the month comes to a close. He walks listeners through a whirlwind news cycle that included a looming government shutdown, immigration backlash, judicial fights, foreign policy flashpoints, major economic shocks, and mounting global tensions. Brett argues this was not a normal month by any stretch, but a stress test for the nation itself. Zeroing in on Minneapolis We’re joined by Bobby Conrad from Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School and Kevin Parks from Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools to talk about Catholic Schools Week and the mission behind Catholic education in Charlotte. Bobby and Kevin explain how Catholic Schools Week is a time to celebrate faith, community, and a break from the everyday routine, complete with student activities that build connection and joy. They highlight Holy Trinity’s nearly 1,000 students, strong academics, vibrant athletics, and clubs, all grounded in a Christ-centered approach. The conversation focuses on what they call the “special sauce” of Catholic education: partnering with families, forming the whole person, and creating lifelong community. They share powerful stories of schools rallying around families in need, emphasizing service over spectacle. Bobby and Kevin also address common questions about enrollment, faith backgrounds, and uniforms, reinforcing that Catholic schools are open, welcoming, disciplined, and focused on shaping students for success in life and beyond. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bishop Conley visited our school for the special Eucharistic Procession and All School Mass during our Catholic Schools Week celebration.
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse reviews the March for Life and issues for life. Scott Smith stops by to discuss the book "33 Day Consecration to the Holy Family". President of March for Life Jennie Bradley reflects on the March for Life and the concerns that follow the Pro-Life Movement. Plus, T's Two Sense helps expose Planned Parenthood with a video from Live Action...and Kelly Salomon brings us Newman Guide News on Catholic Schools Week!
The Morning Blend celebrates "Catholic Schools Week."Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features St. Patrick's School Principal Kandice Pattillo as she covers all of the dress-up days and activities planned for Catholic Schools Week, which runs through Saturday.
Looking at our readings, Christ is identified as the light. We share this light to those who are in darkness. Those are in need of knowing our Lord and encountering his love. One of the ways we do this is through our Catholic school. Listen to my family to learn more!
This week, as we kick off Catholic Schools Week, we dip back into the archives for an interview Fr. Scott did about a year and a half ago with Kevin Weed, the Headmaster of St. Michael Academy, and Larry Rudnicki, the Executive Director of St. Michael Academy. St. Michael Academy is a Chesterton Academy School located near Petoskey, Michigan, rooted in the Catholic classical tradition. https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-142RR-StMichaelAcademy-Pt1.mp3
Sister Anthony Worrell, OSF, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christ the Divine Teacher, joins us just in time for Catholic Schools Week. She talks about her vocation, her work teaching religion at Assumption Catholic High School in Davenport, and the spirituality of St. Francis. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved.Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241.Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Voice/text: 319-331-8812.For rights and reprint information, contact the publisher. Recorded at Holy Mountain Studios, Coralville, IA. You can hear all our podcasts on your favorite podcast platform including Apple podcasts, iHeartmedia, TuneIn and more. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.
Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It features Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica. In this week's episode, he shares about the importance of Catholic education. The Basilica School will be celebrating Catholic Schools Week, which starts this Sunday. Here is Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Letter, called "Drawing New Maps of Hope," on the subject of Catholic education, which Father Hathaway mentions in this episode. To read it, please click here. In other news, we hope you are able to join us at the March for Life on tomorrow, Jan. 23, as we travel by Metro to D.C. We will meet at the King Street Metro Station in Alexandria between 11:30-11:50 a.m. and leave on the train that leaves the station close to 12 (noon). If you can't make it to the march in D.C., please join us in the Basilica church to pray with us as there will be a Holy Hour and a Rosary for Life from 11 a.m.-noon tomorrow. Also, all Basilica School families are invited to join us for the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 1. Following that Mass, families are then invited to the school grounds for what will serve as our closing celebration of Catholic Schools Week. This gathering will include a light continental breakfast, tours of the new Christ Yesterday and Today exhibit -- a new, permanent display highlighting the history of Catholic education from 9:45 a.m. until 2 p.m. -- and time to visit the Book Fair.
A special guest joins us to talk about this week's Gospel. Ron Johnson briefs us on what to watch in this year's legislative session. Roberta Bazaldua extends a special invitation to women in the diocese. Catholic high school students get ready for Catholic Schools Week. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events in the Diocese of Phoenix. Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.
On this episode of Walk Humbly, Bishop Burbidge introduces his latest pastoral letter, "The Divine Physician and a Christian Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing." He shares what inspired him to write this pastoral letter now and what he wants people who are struggling—or caring for someone who is struggling—to hear today. Bishop Burbidge also expounds upon his statement on Human Dignity and the Threat of a Virginia Constitutional Amendment to the Human Right to Life, in which he asks us to renew our commitment to the Gospel of life and the protection of every human life—from conception to natural death. In advance of Catholic Schools Week, celebrated January 25-31, Bishop invites us to give thanks for the great gift of Catholic education in our diocese. Discover the latest Porta Fidei course: The Human Person with Fr. Paul Scalia. Stream today! Walk Humbly welcomes listener questions for Bishop Burbidge. Call or text (703) 778-9100 anytime with your question. Connect with Walk Humbly and Bishop Burbidge by texting WALKHUMBLY to 84576 for occasional alerts and updates.
This Catholic Schools Week, Mary meets Christine O'Hara, a secondary school teacher from Cork, to reflect on the theme “Normal Lives called to Holiness.” Christine describes the powerful impact of prayer in her school, especially through the Rosary, Eucharistic Adoration, and confession, which have led students to experience deep peace and a real closeness to […] L'articolo The Presence of Jesus in the Classroom – Christine O'Hara – Catholic Schools Week proviene da Radio Maria.
Bishop Gregory Parkes talks about the works of mercy that the faithful of the diocese performed in 2025 and the need to continue in 2026. He also talks about the right to life from the womb to end of life. It's also a time to celebrate our Catholic schools and the impact of a Catholic education.
We're joined by Dr. Cindy Ryals, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Baton Rouge talked about upcoming Catholic Schools Week. David L. Gray is a Catholic theologian, author, and speaker, he talked about his book The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass (Year A). James Behan, Associate Director of Youth and Young Adults and Associate Director of Marriage and Family Life provided an update.
Catholic Schools Week + the upcoming March for Life
Released 2024.02.01 As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Catholic Schools Week, guests Mary Pat Donoghue, Executive Director of the Secretariat of Catholic Education, and Fr. Daniel Mahan, Director of the Institute on the Catechism, talk about the enduring legacy and the future of Catholic education in the United States.
Morning Light welcomes back Dcn. Scott Pearhill, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, to walk us through the latest issue hot off the press! This issue looks back at Catholic Schools Week and the activities surrounding the Boise March for Life. Also, news about a new podcast series! Get more details at their brand-new website - www.idahocatholicregister.org
Bishop Conley recently celebrated Mass at Pius X as part of our Catholic Schools Week celebration.
We're live with Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux talks about Catholic Schools Week, Alan Migliorato, co-author of "Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today" talks about teens and their faith and Kevin McKenzie, Catholic author of the book "Saint Kevin of Glendalough: Hermit, Abbot, and Miracle Worker".
Al Converset speaks with students, staff, and volunteers as St Joe School celebrates Catholic Schools Week.
A conflict between the US bishops' conference and the Trump administration over immigration caught the media's attention earlier this week but such tensions aren't isolated to the Church in the United States or Trump policies or even the current political moment. EWTN News contributor Alberto Fernandez gives us a broader, more global perspective on the Catholic Church and issues of migration. And on a policy issue, where the US bishops and the current White House agree, President Trump expanded school choice. That decision came during Catholic Schools Week. We take a look with Register columnist Susanna Spencer at how to preserve the biggest blessings of Catholic education.
Tom Riello on the importance of Catholic Schools Week, Christopher Carstons on his article "Light a fire under liturgical renewal," and Dan Burke on his book navigating the interior life.
We wrap up this episode about Catholic Schools Week by speaking with two Catholic 5th grade students
During this National Catholic Schools Week, all of the Catholic Schools across the Treasure Valley filed into St. Mark's in Boise for a special celebration with Bishop Peter Christensen.
Msgr. Deutsch - Catholic Schools Week 2025 by Saint Patrick Parish Homilies
The end of January brings with it Catholic Schools week. Fr. Steven's home parish St. Thomas More traditionally holds and open house accompanied by a pancake breakfast on this Sunday.Fr. Steven has been assigned as the chaplain to two local catholic schools. The first is the grammar school associated with his parish. While pastor Fr. Ted serves more of an administrative role with the school Fr. Steven is able to serve as the “fun uncle”.Fr. Steven makes it a point to be there often during the week, greeting the young students when they arrive and seeing them at the end of the day. One of the joys of working with these young children is that they do not hide their mood. Whether happy or sad, they leave no doubt to their feelings. Of course, the young students enjoy asking Fr. Steven any question that pops into their heads.Fr. Steven has started an Altar Server program at the school. While the school has had altar severs, Fr. Steven provides a priestly presence. He also strives to make certain to teach them something new every time they serve.The local catholic High School offers another opportunity for Fr. Steven. Recognizing the importance of this time of life, he does his best to be present for the students. He is also part of committee that is looking at the Catholic Identity of the school.
This week we celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Elias Moo is the Director of the Office of the Mission of Catholic Education and he joins The Morning Blend to tell you the central goal of all Catholic Education. More information can be found at the Office of the Mission Of Catholic Education.Catholic education foundation Ascend.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
Today on The Morning Blend, Brenda and Brian celebrate Catholic Schools Week! They share their experience attending and sending children to amazing Catholic schools. Plus, get caught up on all the news from the weekend. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
Archbishop Hebda joins us for a special conversation during Catholic Schools Week to discuss the vital role Catholic education plays in shaping faith and academics. We explore the challenges and opportunities facing Catholic schools today, how they foster strong faith formation, and how parents and communities can support them. Tune in for insights on the unique value of Catholic education! Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow! Facebook Instagram YouTube
In today's episode we discuss catholic schools and our very own St Matthew celebrates catholic education. You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
It's Catholic Schools Week – an annual celebration of the positive principles of a catholic ethos in the classroom. But does religion still have a part to play in Irish state-funded education? We discuss with Alan Hynes Chief Executive of the Catholic Education Partnership and Michael Nugent Chair of Atheist Ireland.
On this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge: Asks us to entrust those who are suffering from the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles to Jesus Recaps the Solemn Opening for the Holy Year at the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More and offers ways to make the Holy Year special Learn more about making a pious visit to a holy year site Share your message of hope with Bishop Burbidge by leaving a voicemail: 703-778-9100 Extends prayerful support to Cardinal McElroy after his ‘yes' to shepherd the Archdiocese of Washington Shares what he is most excited for at two major pro-life events ahead: Life Fest January 23-24 in Fairfax and Virginia Pro-Life Day on January 29 in Richmond Purchase tickets to Life Fest Register for VA Pro-Life Day Previews Catholic Schools Week, observed January 26 – February 1 this year He also answers the following question from the faithful: “Traveling the diocese to visit designated churches for indulgences is not possible for me. With no means of transportation and living in an assisted living facility how can I actively participate and receive indulgences. I have TV and internet. Please help me gain the holiness that a Holy Year provides…”
We're live with Dr. Patricia Davis, Superintendent of Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools talks about upcoming Catholic Schools Week, Cheryl Hughes, author of "Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: Convert Maker" and Dr. Jordan Haddad, President of the St. Louis IX Art Society talks about their upcoming 3rd annual soiree fundraiser.
Friends, the Book of Jonah is one of the shortest books of the Bible, yet it's packed with profound truths about hearing and obeying the voice of God. On today's episode of “The Word on Fire Show,” Brandon Vogt and I discuss this powerful little book. A listener asks, why did Jesus show up when he did and not at a different point in time? What would the world look like had he showed up later, or not at all? 00:00 | Intro 00:46 | Bishop Barron on Catholic Schools Week 01:51 | Bishop Barron's recent conversation with Jordan Peterson 02:47 | Intro to the book of Jonah 04:41 | Jonah's opening narrative 09:25 | Lessons from Luke's road to Emmaus and Jonah 11:00 | The significance of Jonah's storm 14:31 | The significance of Jonah's fish 16:58 | Answering Jonah's critics 18:22 | Jonah's concluding narrative 20:17 | Jesus' words on Jonah 22:48 | More resources on Jonah 23:34 | Listener question 26:17 | New book—Princesses of Heaven: The Flowers 27:13 | Special announcement about future of WOF Show Links A Journey with Jonah: The Spirituality of Bewilderment by Fr. Paul Murray Princesses of Heaven: The Flowers by Fabiola Garza NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!
Your intrepid podcast hosts are back, and they are talking about Catholic Schools Week and much much more. Oh and by the way, there really is singing.
In this episode, Fr. Dom reflects on the importance of doing the will of the Father. He begins by rehashing the beauty of the sacrament of First Reconciliation and Catholic Schools Week. He emphasizes the significance of following the daily readings and how they lead to the Sunday Mass. He then explores the theme of the will of the Father through the examples of St. Francis de Sales and St. Paul. He highlights the importance of humility as the antidote to pride and encourages listeners to not be anxious but to trust in God's love and protection. James concludes by urging prayers for Catholic schools and teachers.TakeawaysFollow the daily readings to deepen your understanding of the will of the Father.Humility is the antidote to pride and allows us to do the will of the Father.Do not be anxious, but trust in God's love and protection.Pray for Catholic schools and teachers to guide the next generation in doing the will of the Father.Like what you heard? Maybe you just enjoy reading James's show notes? Please prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. As always, please pray for us! We are men who are striving every day to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Get social with us:Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Drink more Coffee! Get your caffeine fix at CatholicCoffee! Use code Manly at checkout to get 15% off your order! TAN Books - Become a Saint! TAN is offering 15% off to you! Use code "manlycatholic" at checkout to help support the podcast.Exodus 90 Gain freedom. Change your life. Become a saint. ExodusDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showContact us directly at themanlycatholic@gmail.com. Support the show on Patreon
Fr. Patrick preached this homily on January 28, 2024 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Wadsworth, OH. The Sunday readings are from Dt 18:15-20, Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-9, 1 Cor 7:32-35 & Mk 1:21-28.
January 28, 2024. Bishop Vetter of the Diocese of Helena joins Carroll for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary time and Catholic Schools Week. Enjoy! Gospel Mk 1:21-28 Then they came to Capernaum, and on the sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and taught. The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit; he cried out, "What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!" Jesus rebuked him and said, "Quiet! Come out of him!" The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out of him. All were amazed and asked one another, "What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him." His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee.
Archbishop Vigneron and co-host Mary Wilkerson welcome a special guest, Superintendent Laura Knaus, to the podcast studio to discuss the renewal of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit. 0:10 – Archbishop Vigneron and Mary Wilkerson greet each other and welcome this month's guest host, Laura Knaus, Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Detroit. 0:37 – Laura introduces herself to listeners. 1:56 – Archbishop Vigneron, Mary, and Laura look back on the past month, reflecting on their celebrations of Christmas. 5:16 – Mary introduces this month's topic, Catholic schools, and asks Archbishop Vigneron to briefly summarize the state of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit. 7:41 – Laura speaks about the increased enrollment in our Catholic schools since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. 10:34 – Archbishop Vigneron speaks about the mission of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit. 12:33 – Laura elaborates on the integration of mind, body, and soul that is essential to a Catholic education. 14:55 – Mary asks Archbishop Vigneron to explain what he means when he says that Catholic schools are an apostolate that is the responsibility of all parishes in the Archdiocese. 18:52 – Mary asks Laura about Unleash the Gospel—how she came across the pastoral letter and how it inspired her to move to Detroit. 21:55 – Archbishop Vigneron and Laura discuss the four pillars of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit: proudly Catholic, academically excellent, accessible to all, sustainable for the future. 29:12 – Archbishop Vigneron and Laura share some of the challenges faced by our Catholic schools. 33:44 – Archbishop Vigneron and Laura share some of the successes of our Catholic schools. 36:48 – Laura discusses some of the recent changes in the Department of Catholic Schools, including the newly-created position of Assistant Superintendent for Catholic Culture. 41:20 – Mary asks Archbishop Vigneron and Laura about the upcoming celebration of Catholic Schools Week, including how it will be observed in the Archdiocese of Detroit. 46:45 – Mary asks Laura about her vision for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit in five years and asks Archbishop Vigneron about his vision for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit fifty years from now. 49:02 – Archbishop Vigneron answers listener questions about his favorite type of music and his Confirmation saint. 51:16 – Archbishop Vigneron closes the episode with his prayer intentions for the month and a blessing.
It's coming up on Catholic Schools Week so this is an entire podcast on Catholic Schools week.Michael Suso, Director of Marketing for Cleveland Catholic Schools.Fred Roberts, Director of Development for Catholic Education for the Catholic Community Foundation.0:45: Michael is only 6 months into the job.1:14: How do we help schools tell their story?Catholic Schools Week is January 28 - February 3 1:50: Fred is Director of Devleopment....2:40: How long were we all in Catholic Schools ourselves?4:00: How do these schools intesect with people's needs? How do they build community? 4:53: Where do we market our Catholic Schools?5:25: Media buys include....6:23: Any Billboards?6:40: Airport?7:13: We have some great benefactors.8:24: Why Catholic Schools? Michael tells us why.9:50: We educate the whole person.10:20: Mike's teachers often shared their own faith....11:05: Many of our family members have taught in Catholic Schools.12:00: This year's theme is Rejoice! Here are this year's highlights.14:17: Fund a dream scholarships. And All Schools Masses.15:00: Come see Bishop Malesic and FD on Feb 6 at Holy Name High School for their all school Mass.15:20: We support and educate those who are not Catholic?16:13: Church Search goes to St. Justin Martyr Parish in Eastlake.17:40: Readings for the 4th Sunday of OT.
This time around, Mr. Berry and Mr. Blakley are talking enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year, Catholic Schools Week, and upcoming events and field trips! Join us for the fun.