Saint John Paul II Academy announced May 22 that Edward Bernot, current school principal, would assume the role of president, effective immediately.

This year celebrate your Father’s Day with a little Catholic pizzazz…

The Diocese of Palm Beach honors its Catholic high school graduates, particularly the valedictorians and salutatorians, with senior spotlights. In the last of three articles shining a light on excellence in Catholic education, the Florida Catholic spoke with the top seniors at Saint John Paul II Academy.

Looking back, Will Ochoa and Capri Crespo, the two top graduates at John Carroll High School, say they found a successful balance while maintaining high standards in their schoolwork. Both were pleased to be named “summa cum laude” graduates and co-valedictorians by their Fort Pierce school.

A highlight was the presentation of the Father Clem Hammerschmitt high school scholarship awards to three young women for their outstanding achievements and dedication in their parishes.

Speaking with Dillon Schneider and Sam Almazan Jr., the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, at Cardinal Newman High School, they easily call to mind the special teachers who have left positive impressions on them.

Dominican Sister Elizabeth Dunn, director at Hope Rural School in Indiantown, was recognized by the Diocese of Palm Beach’s Office of Catholic Schools at an administrators meeting May 1 at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola.

St. John Paul II Academy, in the Diocese of Palm Beach, is pleased to announce that Mr. Edward Bernot, current school principal, will assume the role of president, effective immediately.

Sixteen educators in Catholic schools gathered in April for two days of training in how to establish and sustain learning environments that embrace STREAM education, which stands for science, technology, religion, engineering, arts and math.

Message for Graduates from our Catholic Schools: You are also graduating at the time when the Church has a new Pope, our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. Part of his first words in his new role were addressed to young people at his first Sunday appearance in Rome, which was also the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. He expressed, “To young people I say, Do not be afraid! Accept the invitation of the Church and Christ the Lord!”

During a special Mass April 30 at Saint John Paul II Academy, Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito welcomed 25 students and one teacher into full communion with the Catholic Church.

On his passing, I reflected upon our beloved Pope Francis as a Pope of surprises in so many ways, and in continuing with that I can honestly say that Pope Leo XIV is a Pope of surprises as well.

Ahead of the May 7 start of the papal conclave, the Pontifical Missions Societies USA is inviting faithful to pray -- not only for the assembly as a whole, but for a specific cardinal elector who will help to choose the next successor of St. Peter.

This year Divine Mercy Sunday falls on April 27, 2025. Find out the basics from TheDivineMercy.org.

The Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, together with Mr. Gary Gelo, Superintendent of Schools, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Laurie Suarez Wilt as the next principal of Sacred Heart School in Lake Worth Beach, effective April 28, 2025.

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside over the liturgy, which begins a nine-day period of official mourning and daily memorial Masses.

To celebrate the life and legacy of Brother Daniel Aubin, FSC, we invite all families to join us for the following services.  So that all faculty, staff, and students may have the opportunity to fully participate in the funeral mass and reception to follow, there will be NO SCHOOL at Saint John Paul II Academy on Tuesday, April 29.

Letter to Saint John Paul II Academy community on the passing of Brother Daniel Aubin, FSC

The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops joins with many others around the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis and reflecting on his life and ministry.

The 30 high school students who gathered April 4, 2025, at the Duncan Conference Center in Delray Beach were part of a new retreat experience by the diocesan Office of Vocations and Seminarians.

Since becoming president of the National Catholic Educational Association in August 2024, Steven Cheeseman has made it his mission to familiarize himself with dioceses and schools throughout the nation. As part of that effort, he visited schools in the Diocese of Palm Beach March 13.

Mrs. Carissa Karakaedos was recently selected as the next principal of Saint John Paul II Academy following a national search by Ruotolo Associates.

Microsoft's Minecraft Education and the Vatican launch "Peter is Here: AI for Cultural Heritage," an interactive game where students can explore and restore St. Peter’s Basilica. Featuring simulated AI tools and historical figures, the game offers an educational journey to discover art, history and faith.

Like his favorite pizza toppings (pepperoni, sausage, onions and bacon), Tom Monaghan served up nuggets of wisdom for students in fourth through eighth grade at Rosarian Academy.

Ash Wednesday begins the holy season of Lent, which is structured to spiritually prepare to walk with the Lord through his passion and celebrate his resurrection on Easter Sunday. Here are 10 important things to know about Ash Wednesday and its significance.

The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women is pleased to offer the Fr. Clem Hammerschmitt Catholic High School Scholarship Award again this year.

Idaho has enacted a school choice bill that would allow parents to use public funds to send their kids to private schools, and two other Republican-controlled states are moving closer to approving similar legislation.

NCEA is pleased to offer Lenten resources that enable Catholic educators to help celebrate this season of Lent with students. These resources will provide Catholic educators with insight and best practices during this Lenten season.

The latest news of Pope Francis from Vatican News and the Catholic News Agency.

A great honor was bestowed upon Saint Edward Church in Palm Beach on Dec. 13, 2024, when the church was elevated to the status of a minor basilica.

Pope Francis remains in the hospital; the Vatican has not given an idea of how long he will be there. This story has been updated after the Vatican's evening medical bulletin.

Love was in the air at St. Lucie Church for the 2025 diocesan wedding anniversary Mass Feb. 8, 2025. There were many smiling faces as the anniversary couples married 25 to 70-plus years were eager to renew their commitment and dedication to each other.

Since 1974, Catholic Schools Week has been an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. Catholic schools have an irreplaceable role in the church’s evangelizing mission.

If Catholic schools were a state, they would rank first in NAEP scale scores for grades 4 and 8 in math and reading.

Get ready to mark your calendars for an unforgettable Catholic Schools Week experience! Our Diocese of Catholic Schools has an incredible lineup of daily activities and themes that will leave you feeling inspired and rejuvenated. With our theme of "United in Faith and Community," you'll witness firsthand how we foster not only academic excellence but also spiritual and moral growth in our students. Come join us on this journey with the Lord, and discover the magic that happens when faith and education blend seamlessly together. Stay tuned for an unforgettable week ahead!

Parishioners in the Diocese of Palm Beach may make a Jubilee 2025 pilgrimage to the holy doors at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola!

The Palm Beach Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (PBDCCW) is again pleased to offer the Fr. Clem Hammerschmitt One Thousand Dollar ($1,000.00) Catholic High School Scholarship Award for the academic year 2025-2026.

Natalia is a sixth-grader at St. Martha Catholic School in Sarasota and was one of two grand prize winners amongst 17 finalists, chosen from thousands of entries from elementary school age children across the country.

A student choir from St. Luke School in Palm Springs spread Christmas cheer at the Diocese of Palm Beach’s Pastoral Center in Palm Beach Gardens Dec. 5, 2024.

Cardinal Newman High School hosted a ribbon-cutting reception Nov. 7, 2024, for its new Rocco A. Marcello Family academic building

Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito presided over the blessing of the Rendina Family Chapel inside Cardinal Newman High School’s newly completed Rocco A. Marcello Family Academic Building Nov. 7. The chapel was named in honor of the Rendina family’s generous contribution to the Shaping the Future campaign.

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is moved to Monday December 9, 2024.

St. Joseph School in Stuart recently announced the opening of the Bongino Family Innovation Lab, made possible by a donation from the Bongino family and the support of many other families.

Discover Catholic Schools Week (DCSW), November 17 – 23, 2024, is the companion to Celebrate Catholic Schools Week (CSW), January 26 – February 1, 2025. 

The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women honored 31 young women Oct. 26 at a Golden Rose Mass presided by Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito and followed by a luncheon at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola.

National Vocation Awareness Week, Nov. 3rd to 9th, is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations.