Published: 11 September 2019

GASTONIA — For the first day of school at St. Michael School in Gastonia, Father Lucas Rossi, pastor, celebrated Mass and blessed the school.

St. Michael School recently underwent an extensive $1.6 million renovation effort that included renovation of the existing library to create a new state-of-the-art STEM Lab and Maker Space; renovation of the existing science lab to expand capabilities for hands-on learning and experimentation; renovation of the current technology infrastructure; a new special education classroom; restoration of the elementary school restrooms; new roof; and new rooftop HVAC equipment.

— Photo via Facebook

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SALISBURY — Kindergartners headed back to school at Sacred Heart in Salisbury Aug. 7 by celebrating with the school mascot, Fin. (Photos provided by Tyler Kulp.)

SALISBURY — Kindergartners headed back to school at Sacred Heart in Salisbury Aug. 7 by celebrating with the school mascot, Fin. (Photos provided by Tyler Kulp.)

SALISBURY — Kindergartners headed back to school at Sacred Heart in Salisbury Aug. 7 by celebrating with the school mascot, Fin. (Photos provided by Tyler Kulp.)

GASTONIA — Students at St. Michael School in Gastonia had a great first day of school on Sept. 3. Father Lucas Rossi blessed the school. (Photos via Facebook)

GASTONIA — Students at St. Michael School in Gastonia had a great first day of school on Sept. 3. Father Lucas Rossi blessed the school. (Photos via Facebook)

GASTONIA — Students at St. Michael School in Gastonia had a great first day of school on Sept. 3. Father Lucas Rossi blessed the school. (Photos via Facebook)

GASTONIA — Students at St. Michael School in Gastonia had a great first day of school on Sept. 3. Father Lucas Rossi blessed the school. (Photos via Facebook)

CHARLOTTE — Students at St. Ann School headed back to school Aug. 21. (Photos via Facebook)

CHARLOTTE — Students at St. Ann School headed back to school Aug. 21. (Photos via Facebook)

CHARLOTTE — Students at St. Ann School headed back to school Aug. 21. (Photos via Facebook)

CHARLOTTE — Students at St. Ann School headed back to school Aug. 21. (Photos via Facebook)

CHARLOTTE — Students had a great first week of school at St. Matthew School. (Photos via Facebook)

CHARLOTTE — Students had a great first week of school at St. Matthew School. (Photos via Facebook)

CHARLOTTE —The first Mass of the school year at St. Matthew School. (Photos via Facebook)

CHARLOTTE — School is back in swing at St. Patrick School in Charlotte. (Photo via Facebook)

CHARLOTTE — Students spent time with prayer partners and reading during the first few weeks of school at St. Patrick School in Charlotte. (Photos via Facebook)

CHARLOTTE — Students spent time with prayer partners and reading during the first few weeks of school at St. Patrick School in Charlotte. (Photos via Facebook)

CHARLOTTE — Students spent time with prayer partners and reading during the first few weeks of school at St. Patrick School in Charlotte. (Photos via Facebook)

CHARLOTTE — Students spent time with prayer partners and reading during the first few weeks of school at St. Patrick School in Charlotte. (Photos via Facebook)

HENDERSONVILLE — Father Christian Cook performs the first annual Blessing of the Backpacks at Immaculate Conception School. (Photo via Facebook)

KERNERSVILLE — Bishop Peter Jugis celebrated Bishop McGuinness High School’s opening school Mass to help the school kick-off their 60th anniversary. (Photo via Facebook).

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Published: 25 September 2019

CHARLOTTE — Bishop Peter Jugis offered Mass Sept. 16 at St. Patrick Cathedral for Charlotte-area homeschool students and their families as they welcomed the start of a new school year.

— Photo provided by James Sarkis