Diocese’s principals, teachers gear up for new school year

September 16, 2024 at 12:28 p.m.
Bishop O’Connell and a group of new Catholic school teachers enjoy conversation over lunch during the orientation session held in St. Gregory the Great Academy, Hamilton Square. Staff photo
Bishop O’Connell and a group of new Catholic school teachers enjoy conversation over lunch during the orientation session held in St. Gregory the Great Academy, Hamilton Square. Staff photo


As the Diocese’s Catholic school community prepared for a new academic year, the Department of Catholic Schools sponsored a series of events to equip new teachers and principals with needed resources and information. On Aug. 14, there was a gathering of the four Catholic school principals who began new assignments while on Aug. 19, dozens of principals gathered in the Chancery for a convocation. The day included Mass celebrated by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and was followed by a series presentations given by diocesan personnel. Keynoter Whitney Stovall of the Friendzy program spoke on “The Power of Your Story – Creating a Culture of Connection: Psalm 139:1.” On Aug. 20, teachers who began new school assignments met in St. Gregory the Great Parish, Hamilton Square, where the highlight for them was the unexpected visit from Bishop O’Connell, who offered remarks, gave them his blessing and mingled with them during lunch.

Dr. Jason Briggs, principal of St. Gregory the Great Academy, Hamilton Square, and host of the orientation session, fourth from left, greets Bishop O’Connell and diocesan Chancery staff from left, Daniel O’Connell, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction;, Denise Contino, director of the Department of Catechesis; Dr. Vincent dePaul Schmidt, superintendent of Catholic Schools, and Bonnie Milecki, assistant superintendent of development and operations. Staff photo

 


As the Diocese’s Catholic school community prepared for a new academic year, the Department of Catholic Schools sponsored a series of events to equip new teachers and principals with needed resources and information. On Aug. 14, there was a gathering of the four Catholic school principals who began new assignments while on Aug. 19, dozens of principals gathered in the Chancery for a convocation. The day included Mass celebrated by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and was followed by a series presentations given by diocesan personnel. Keynoter Whitney Stovall of the Friendzy program spoke on “The Power of Your Story – Creating a Culture of Connection: Psalm 139:1.” On Aug. 20, teachers who began new school assignments met in St. Gregory the Great Parish, Hamilton Square, where the highlight for them was the unexpected visit from Bishop O’Connell, who offered remarks, gave them his blessing and mingled with them during lunch.

Dr. Jason Briggs, principal of St. Gregory the Great Academy, Hamilton Square, and host of the orientation session, fourth from left, greets Bishop O’Connell and diocesan Chancery staff from left, Daniel O’Connell, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction;, Denise Contino, director of the Department of Catechesis; Dr. Vincent dePaul Schmidt, superintendent of Catholic Schools, and Bonnie Milecki, assistant superintendent of development and operations. Staff photo

 

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