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Students on the Annapolis Chesterton Academy soccer team.

Can ‘Catholic joy’ save society? This growing network of Catholic schools says ‘yes’ 

Feb 2, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The first Chesterton Academy was founded in 2008 with a commitment to being “Catholic, classical, and affordable.” Read more

Outfits worn for traditional Mexican dances.

How a Catholic school in Colorado celebrates its thriving Hispanic community 

Jan 31, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The rise in the Catholic Hispanic population has not only been seen in churches across the country but also in... Read more

Teacher Rose Dussault reads aloud to pre-K students at St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick, Massachusetts.

Here are 4 Catholic schools in the U.S. that are keeping the faith

Jan 29, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

As National Catholic Schools Week begins, CNA looks at four schools across the country that prioritize their Catholic identity in... Read more

Catholic school teachers and students. Courtesy: School Sisters of Christ the King

Catholic school enrollment numbers rebounding in some of the largest dioceses, and the US overall

Feb 4, 2022

By Jonah McKeown

After a difficult 2020-2021 year for many Catholic schools, enrollment numbers are rebounding nationwide, according to data from the National... Read more

Members of Lions for Life at St. Thomas More Catholic School in Centennial, Colo.

Meet Catholic school students who pray the rosary for the unborn

Feb 3, 2022

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Seventh graders CeCe and Abby start off each month by waking up early to say the rosary with their fellow... Read more

Michigan Catholic schools find formula to boost enrollment

Feb 1, 2019

By Perry West

As Catholic schools in many areas of the country struggle to keep attendance up, one Michigan diocese has enjoyed a... Read more

How a Pennsylvania tax credit program works for Catholic schools

Jan 29, 2019

For Catholics sympathetic to Catholic schools, the financial expense of tuition is always a concern. But continuing efforts from donors... Read more

Monstrance.

Indiana Catholic school opens 'adoration club'

Jan 17, 2019

By Perry West

It’s not unusual for a school to offer an after school drama or Spanish club. Some schools even offer a... Read more

Students at Christ the King Prep, Newark.  Courtesy photo

Cristo Rey Network puts low-income students to work--and on to college

Dec 27, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

As urban Catholic schools nationwide are closing their doors, it may come as a surprise that the Catholic Cristo Rey... Read more

Dr. Tom Burnford.

Catholic schools are ‘instruments of the new evangelization,’ NCEA president says

Feb 2, 2018

By Jonah McKeown

Dr. Tom Burnford, president and CEO of the National Catholic Educational Association, spoke to CNA’s Jonah McKeown during Catholic Schools... Read more

Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.) meets with administrators from a local Catholic school. Photo courtesy of Rep. Lipinski's office.

Rep. Lipinski recognizes Catholic Schools Week with resolution

Feb 2, 2014

In honor of Catholic Schools Week, U.S. Congressman Dan Lipinski (D- Ill.) introduced a House resolution commending Catholic schools for... Read more