Cientos de estudiantes comenzaron un nuevo año escolar en Charlotte Catholic High School. El Superintendente, Dr. Greg Monroe, estuvo presente en el campus durante el primer día de escuela. (Troy Hull | Catholic News Herald)CHARLOTTE — La demanda por la educación católica continúa aumentando a medida que las escuelas de toda la Diócesis de Charlotte, desde pre-K hasta la escuela de posgrado, dieron la bienvenida a un número de estudiantes sin precedentes a sus campus.
Las 20 escuelas primarias, intermedias y secundarias del sistema han dado la bienvenida a nuevos maestros y líderes de California, Connecticut, Maryland y Michigan, entre otros estados.
La inscripción se ha incrementado en un 12 por ciento en los últimos diez años, y casi un 18 por ciento desde que comenzó la pandemia en 2020. Si bien no se hará un recuento oficial hasta octubre, son ya más de 8.100 estudiantes.
Belmont Abbey College ha registrado una inscripción récord de 650 nuevos estudiantes, que ingresan como estudiantes de primer año, transferencias o graduados de primer año.
El Seminario Universitario San José ha dado la bienvenida a ocho nuevos seminaristas, lo que eleva la inscripción actual a 21 hombres que están discerniendo un llamado al sacerdocio mientras completan estudios universitarios en filosofía en Belmont Abbey College.
ESCUELAS PRIMARIAS Y MEDIAS
En Winston-Salem, la Escuela Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia está agregando una sala de conferencias, renovando e instalando baños, actualizando tecnología y completando una remodelación de cocina de $ 150,000.
La Escuela Inmaculada en Hendersonville está aprovechando su primer año utilizando el nuevo laboratorio STEM de última generación. La escuela Nuestra Señora de la Asunción en Charlotte inauguró su nuevo SmartLab a fines del año escolar pasado, donde los estudiantes trabajan con robots y drones, computadoras y iPads, impresoras 3D y un grabador láser.
ESCUELAS SECUNDARIAS
Charlotte Catholic High School comienza el año escolar con su clase de primer año más grande con 400 estudiantes. La inscripción también ha aumentado en las otras tres escuelas secundarias de la diócesis: Cristo Rey en Huntersville, Obispo McGuinness en Greensboro y Canongate en Arden, que comienza su primer año completo como una escuela independiente reconocida por el Obispo Peter Jugis como afiliada de la diócesis.
Los departamentos deportivos de las escuelas secundarias están planeando el crecimiento con eventos de recaudación de fondos. La campaña ‘Spirit of Victory’ de la escuela Obispo McGuinness ayudará a pagar nuevas canchas de tenis, un campo de práctica adicional y baños. Cristo Rey está lanzando una campaña para actualizar a gradas estilo estadio alrededor de su campo de fútbol, así como agregar baños y estacionamiento.
Charlotte Catholic reutilizó el espacio en una segunda sala de pesas, instaló un simulador de golf gracias a la generosidad de los donantes y convirtió un aula en una sala multimedia de última generación para clases y reuniones de grupos pequeños.
BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE
Uno de los únicos 15 colegios y universidades en el país reconocidos por la Sociedad Cardenal Newman por su fuerte identidad católica, Belmont Abbey College ha visto un crecimiento en la inscripción y las instalaciones.
La universidad dará la bienvenida a su clase entrante más grande con un aumento de más del 15 por ciento en los estudiantes en comparación con el otoño pasado. Parte del atractivo son los nuevos programas de maestría en Administración de Empresas (MBA), Liderazgo de Enfermería (MSN), Liderazgo y Análisis de Datos.
En febrero, la universidad dio a conocer un plan de desarrollo de $100 millones y una campaña de fondos ‘Made True’ para una variedad de mejoras, con $80 millones de la meta ya recaudados.
SEMINARIO UNIVERSITARIO SAN JOSÉ
En Mount Holly, el Seminario Universitario San José se está preparando para dar la bienvenida a su clase “Hotel”, llamada así por la octava letra del alfabeto para significar su octava clase entrante de seminaristas desde que comenzó el programa en 2016.
Además de los seminaristas universitarios, dos seminaristas mayores de la Perú se unirán al seminario universitario este año como parte de los esfuerzos para fortalecer el ministerio hispano de la diócesis.
La primera fase del seminario se completó y pagó en 2020 y los planes están casi completos para la segunda fase final, que agregará una capilla principal, oficinas, una plaza y un salón de bienvenida para recibir visitas, así como realizar conversatorios y retiros de parroquias locales.
— Annie Ferguson
Eighth grade students return to Our Lady of Grace School excited for the new year.
Fourth grade students return to Our Lady of Grace School excited for the new year.
Third grade students return to Our Lady of Grace School excited for the new year.
First grader Sophia receives “Ready Confetti” from Mrs. Then during Meet the Teacher at Immaculata School.
Principal Tyler Kulp welcomed new and returning students and staff at the morning assembly at Our Lady of the Assumption School.
Principal Tyler Kulp welcomed new and returning students and staff at the morning assembly at Our Lady of the Assumption School.
Students return to Our Lady of Mercy School.
Students return to Our Lady of Mercy School.
Students return to Our Lady of Mercy School.
Students return to Our Lady of Mercy School.
Students return to Our Lady of Mercy School.
Students return to Sacred Heart School.
Students return to Sacred Heart School.
Students return to Sacred Heart School.
Students return to Sacred Heart School.
Students return to Sacred Heart School.
Students return to Sacred Heart School.
Students, faculty and parents smile for the first day of school at St. Leo School.
Students, faculty and parents smile for the first day of school at St. Leo School.
Students, faculty and parents smile for the first day of school at St. Leo School.
Students, faculty and parents smile for the first day of school at St. Leo School.
Students, faculty and parents smile for the first day of school at St. Leo School.
Students start the new year at Charlotte Catholic High School. Superintendent Dr. Greg Monroe is on campus for the first day of school.
Students start the new year at Charlotte Catholic High School.
Students start the new year at Charlotte Catholic High School.
Students start the new year at Charlotte Catholic High School. Superintendent Dr. Greg Monroe is on campus for the first day of school.
Students start the new year at Charlotte Catholic High School.
Students start the new year at Charlotte Catholic High School. Superintendent Dr. Greg Monroe is on campus for the first day of school.
Students start the new year at St. Matthew School. Superintendent Dr. Greg Monroe is on campus for the first day of school.
Students start the new year at St. Matthew School. Superintendent Dr. Greg Monroe is on campus for the first day of school.
Students start the new year at St. Matthew School. Superintendent Dr. Greg Monroe is on campus for the first day of school.
Students start the new year at St. Matthew School. Superintendent Dr. Greg Monroe is on campus for the first day of school.
Students start the new year at St. Matthew School. Superintendent Dr. Greg Monroe is on campus for the first day of school.
Students are ready for the start of the year at Holy Trinity Middle School.
Students are ready for the start of the year at Holy Trinity Middle School.
Students are ready for the start of the year at Holy Trinity Middle School.
Students are ready for the start of the year at Holy Trinity Middle School.
Students meet teachers at Holy Trinity Middle School.
Students meet teachers at Holy Trinity Middle School.
Students meet teachers at Holy Trinity Middle School.
Students meet teachers at Holy Trinity Middle School.
Bishop McGuinness High School leadership
Bishop McGuinness High School staff welcomes students
Bishop McGuinness High School students are excited to be back on campus.
Powder Puff football game at Bishop McGuinness High School
Bishop McGuinness High School freshman attend open house
Cheerleaders welcome students to Bishop McGuinness High School.
Open house at St. Patrick School.
Open house at St. Patrick School.
Open house at St. Patrick School.
Open house at St. Patrick School.
Open house at St. Mark School.
Open house at St. Mark School.
Open house at St. Mark School.
New students welcomed at Christ the King High School.
New students welcomed at Christ the King High School.
New students welcomed at Christ the King High School.
Back to school at Christ the King High School.
Back to School at Christ the King High School
Welcome to Charlotte Catholic High School
Welcome to Charlotte Catholic High School
Holy Water on backpacks marked the start of the school year at Immaculata Catholic School .
St. Patrick School on the first day of the year.
St. Patrick School on the first day of the year.
St. Patrick School on the first day of the year.
Students are excited to be at St. Mark School this year.
Students are excited to be at St. Mark School this year.
Students are excited to be at St. Mark School this year.
Students are excited to be at St. Mark School this year.
Students are excited to be at St. Mark School this year.
Back to school at St. Leo School.
Volleyball practice at St. Michael School on the first day of school.
Asheville Catholic School blessed new playground at the beginning of the school year.
Asheville Catholic School blessed new playground at the beginning of the school year.
Asheville Catholic School blessed new playground at the beginning of the school year.
Immaculate Heart of Mary School had its first school Mass Aug. 23. Father Baiju Paul reminded students to “be who you are and be that well!” All classes were blessed and sent forth to do their best and keep Jesus in their hearts.
Immaculate Heart of Mary School had its first school Mass Aug. 23. Father Baiju Paul reminded students to “be who you are and be that well!” All classes were blessed and sent forth to do their best and keep Jesus in their hearts.
Father Brandon Jones led St. Ann School and parish congregation in a consecration of the school and the 2023-24 school year to the Immaculate Heart of Mary after the Aug. 25 Mass. Father Jones then blessed the school with holy water.
Father Brandon Jones led St. Ann School and parish congregation in a consecration of the school and the 2023-24 school year to the Immaculate Heart of Mary after the Aug. 25 Mass. Father Jones then blessed the school with holy water.
Students enjoyed the first day of school at Canongate Catholic High School in Arden.
They opened the day by praying the ninth day of the Canongate St. Margaret of Scotland Novena composed by one of the school's theology teachers.
New literature and history teachers started, and lunch break was celebrated with a pick-up soccer game and music.
New literature and history teachers started, and lunch break was celebrated with a pick-up soccer game and music.
New literature and history teachers started, and lunch break was celebrated with a pick-up soccer game and music.
New literature and history teachers started, and lunch break was celebrated with a pick-up soccer game and music.
Cientos de estudiantes comenzaron un nuevo año escolar en Charlotte Catholic High School. El Superintendente, Dr. Greg Monroe, estuvo presente en el campus durante el primer día de escuela. (Troy Hull | Catholic News Herald)CHARLOTTE — La demanda por la educación católica continúa aumentando a medida que las escuelas de toda la Diócesis de Charlotte, desde pre-K hasta la escuela de posgrado, dieron la bienvenida a un número de estudiantes sin precedentes a sus campus.
