Students begin returning to schools across Diocese Students sit behind plexiglass shields during the first day of classes of St. Ann School, Lawrenceville. As in-person classes are beginning this week in many Catholic schools across the Diocese of Trenton as well as their public school counterparts, we ask our community to pray for all students,
Since it became clear this past spring that the coronavirus risk would still be a factor as our Catholic schools prepare to return to the classroom, a comprehensive planning process was set in motion that sought, above all, to protect the health and safety of students, faculty, staff and families at large. This process, which
Safety and health are of utmost concern for staff and students returning to classrooms across the globe during the pandemic, whether in a public or nonpublic school setting. For Catholic schools, however, the mission of a well-rounded education is two-fold: to provide academic excellence and address a spiritual health that is deeply rooted in Catholic
As Catholic schools around the Diocese continue to plan for the 2020-2021 academic year, parents are faced with a lengthy list of questions, considerations and concerns about what to expect and how best to prepare for the return to school – whether in person or online. Cara Lynch is the mother of two daughters in
Back to school plans take shape as COVID-19 data, recommendations shift daily As students return to classes this fall, the coronavirus has undoubtedly changed what that experience will look like, making this annual reunion one of unprecedented transformation. But one constant remains, according to outgoing diocesan Catholic school superintendent JoAnn Tier – the determination of
Greetings from new diocesan Catholic schools superintendent I am so very happy to introduce myself. My name is Vincent de Paul Schmidt, and I am honored to have been named the superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese of Trenton by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. My wife, Dana, and our three sons are very
Work is progressing on a plan to return the Diocese’s Catholic school students and faculty to the classrooms this September in a way that ensures optimal health and safety for all. JoAnn Tier, diocesan superintendent of schools, explained that she and her counterparts across the state have worked together to come up with a draft
By the Catholic News Service from the Trenton Monitor WASHINGTON – Two U.S. bishops said they welcomed the Supreme Court’s 7-2 ruling July 8 that said California Catholic schools could not be sued for job discrimination in firing teachers. The bishops said the decision “rightly acknowledged” the limit on state authority. The decision, written by
Retiring superintendent of Catholic schools reminisces on 40 years in education JoAnn Tier can recount dozens of heartfelt moments from working in Catholic education for 34 years. “It is the little things in life that touch the heartstrings,” said Tier, diocesan superintendent of Catholic Schools, as she recounted one memory from four years ago –
Supreme Court says religious schools should not be excluded from tax credit program Carol Zimmermann of The Catholic News Service courtesy of The Trenton Monitor WASHINGTON – In a 5-4 ruling June 30, the Supreme Court said the exclusion of religious schools in Montana’s state scholarship aid program violated the federal Constitution. In the opinion,
When Dr. Margaret Boland looks back on her career in education, she admits that she has been blessed. “This has been my life. The good Lord has been very good to me. Not everybody gets the opportunity to do what they love to do, want to do and feel called to do. And I have, and that’s
