Students who attend Catholic high schools are more likely to graduate and attend college than students attending other schools, according to The Annual Statistical Report on Schools, Enrollment and Staffing , United States Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools 2009-2010, a report recently released by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
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Members of the Saint Thomas More Alumni Association to Dedicate their New Room at Cardinal O’Hara High School |
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Bishop Fitzgerald Blesses Computer Lab at St. Timothy Parish School |
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Drexel Neumann Academy Celebrates Thanksgiving by Giving Back |
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Mary, Mother of The Redeemer Parish School Celebrates |
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Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Catholic School Celebrates National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Designation |
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Saint Andrew Parish School To Dedicate and Bless New LabLearnerTM Science Program |
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Saint Stanislaus Students Honor Veterans for Veterans Day |
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West Catholic High School Cultural Diversity Club Hosts International Night |
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Drexel Neumann Academy Students Present Award to Bishop Robert Maginnis |
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Neumann-Goretti Catholic High School Opens New Library and Media Center |
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Bishop Fitzgerald to Bless Nation's First Exploration21(TM) Science Program |
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Archdiocese of Philadelphia Honors Distinguished Principals |
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St. Agnes-Sacred Heart School Celebrates International Peace Day |
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DePaul Catholic School Welcomes 100 New Students to its School Community |
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Office of Catholic Education’s Director of Technology Builds Momentum for the Powerful Learning Program |
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Bishop McFadden and Mayor Nutter Welcome Students Back to School |
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Archdiocese of Philadelphia Opens Academic Year with Gratitude |
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Catholic Schools and the State Budget |
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Archdiocesan Class of 2009 Graduates Receive Record-High $244 Million in College Scholarships |
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John W. Hallahan High School Utilizes Social Media for Summer Reading |
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Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Closure of Our Lady of Hope |
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Archdiocesan High Schools Graduate the Class of 2009 |
| May, 15, 2009 - |
12 Archdiocesan Schools Honored as Top 100 Nationally for Math Achievement |
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Cardinal Rigali Presides at Cross Installation Atop Pope John Paul II High School |
| March, 26, 2009 - |
Archbishop Carroll Celebrates Two Historic State Championships |
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Saint Martin de Porres Interparochial School Changes its Name to DePaul Catholic School |
| March, 05, 2009 - |
St. Bernard Parish School in Northeast Philadelphia to Close at End of 2008-2009 School Year |
| February, 25, 2009 - |
Archdiocesan Students Offer More Than 20,000 Messages of Gratitude to Philadelphia Police Officers |
| February, 18, 2009 - |
Cardinal Rigali Asks Archdiocesan School Students to Pray for Philadelphia Police |
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Conwell-Egan Welcomes Descendant of Harriet Tubman |
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Schools in Philadelphia Closed Today |
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Archdiocese of Philadelphia Inducts Six Honorees into Hall of Fame During Catholic Schools Week |
| January, 26, 2009 - |
Cardinal Rigali to Bless New Building at St. Francis of Assisi Parish School |
| January, 20, 2009 - |
Eleven Archdiocesan Educatoris Named "21st Century Fellows" |
| January, 16, 2009 - |
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrates Catholic Schools Week |
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Northeast Catholic High School for Boys "Takesdown" Breast Cancer |
| January, 14, 2009 - |
Saint Monica Parish School in Berwyn to Hold Eagles Pep Rally |
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Archdiocese of Philadelphia Principal Honored by National Catholic Educational Association |
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The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Independence Blue Cross Team Up to Address Childhood Obesity |
| December, 15, 2008 - |
Bishop McDevitt High School Celebrates 50th Anniversary |
| December, 15, 2008 - |
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Partners with the Please Touch Museum to Bring “Portable Play” to Students |
| December, 15, 2008 - |
Wreaths Across America Scheduled to Stop at Two Archdiocesan Parish Schools |
| December, 05, 2008 - |
Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Induct Six Honorees into Hall of Fame |
| November, 26, 2008 - |
Archdiocesan Students Give Thanks this Season – To Philadelphia Police Department |
| November, 21, 2008 - |
The Office of Catholic Education Responds to Charges Filed Against Technology Assistant at Saint Eleanor School in Collegeville |
| November, 11, 2008 - |
Conwell-Egan Catholic High School Uses High Technology to Revolutionize Community Service |
| November, 06, 2008 - |
From the Superintendent: Step Up and Help a Child |
| November, 06, 2008 - |
Archdiocese Appoints Gerald Maginnis to Board of Education |
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Mary E. Rochford Named Catholic Woman of The Year |
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Volunteers to Build Playground in One Day at Drexel Neumann Academy |
| October, 02, 2008 - |
Dedication of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Education Center in Limerick |
| October, 01, 2008 - |
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish School in Andorra to Hold Peace Rally |
| September, 23, 2008 - |
One Thousand Archdiocese of Philadelphia High School Teachers Gather to Discuss "Understanding and Educating the 21st Century Learner |
| September, 19, 2008 - |
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Special Education Choir to Make Debut Performance |
| September, 18, 2008 - |
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Breaks Ground for Pope John Paul II High School |
| September, 11, 2008 - |
New School to Be Named Lansdale Catholic Regional High School |
| August, 29, 2008 - |
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Opens Academic Year with New Facilities, Program & Student Resources |
| August, 28, 2008 - |
The Office of Catholic Education Responds to Charges Filed Against Teacher at Saint Monica School in Berwyn, Chester County |
| August, 18, 2008 - |
Cardinal Rigali Appoints New President and Principal To Lansdale Catholic High School |
| July, 15, 2008 - |
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office of Catholic Education Announces New Staff Appointments |
| July, 15, 2008 - |
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Appoints First Woman Superintendent |
| June, 17, 2008 - |
Archdiocesan High School Graduates Received $243 Million in Scholarships - Highest Total Ever for the 20 High Schools |
| June, 04, 2008 - |
Drexel Neumann Academy Graduation |
| June, 04, 2008 - |
480 Philadelphia Schools to Receive NEH's Picturing America Through Public School District and Archdioceseww |
| June, 03, 2008 - |
Lansdale Catholic to Conduct Survey on Name of New Facility |
| May, 30, 2008 - |
Archdiocesan High Schools Graduate Almost 5000 Students in June |
| May, 29, 2008 - |
Joint Statement from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Association of Catholic Teachers |
| May, 29, 2008 - |
New School To Be Named Pope John Paul II High School |
| May, 29, 2008 - |
Reverend Alan J. Okon Named President of New Archdiocesan High School |
| May, 29, 2008 - |
Ground Blessing for the New Pope John Paul II High School |
| April, 30, 2008 - |
Three Holy Family Parish School Students Win in Chester County Science Fair |
| April, 30, 2008 - |
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office of Catholic Education Staff Honored by National Catholic Educational Association |
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St. Martin of Tours Parish School to Host Mayor Michael Nutter |
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Father Judge President Awarded The Prestigious Cambridge Who’s Who Award For Business Leadership |
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Drexel Neumann Academy Awarded Ethel Sergeant Smith Memorial Fund Grant |
| March, 03, 2008 - |
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Scholarship in Honor of Monsignor John T. Mitchell |
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Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Partner with Gesu Institute |
| January, 14, 2008 - |
Three Parish Schools to Form Regional Catholic School |
| January, 14, 2008 - |
Catholic Schools Week: January 27 - February 28, 2008: Catholic Schools Light the Way |
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Twenty Archdiocesan High School Seniors Recognized for Scholastic Excellence in Science - Awarded the F.C. Haab Science Scholarship |
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Office of Catholic Education Announces 2008 Inductees for Archdiocesan Hall of Fame |
| October, 30, 2007 - |
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Cardinal Rigali to Celebrate 80th Anniversary Mass of Holy Child Academy |
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Cardinal Rigali to Celebrate 50th Anniversary Mass at Conwell-Egan Catholic High School |
| September, 20, 2007 - |
Cardinal Rigali to Celebrate 50th Anniversary Mass at Bishop Shanahan High School |
| September, 13, 2007 - |
Cardinal Rigali to bless new athletic fields at Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast High School |
| August, 30, 2007 - |
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrates a Bicentennial Back to School |
| July, 25, 2007 - |
Two Archdiocesan Educators Return from China to Study Chinese Language Education |
| July, 05, 2007 - |
Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS) Receives Donation from Sovereign Bank |
| May, 31, 2007 - |
Food is in When School is Out |
