At new JP2 STEM Academy in Burbank, “faith and science go hand in hand”

From the outside, the replica of Independence Hall in Burbank will not be changed.

Yet inside the walls of Bellarmine-Jefferson High School’s campus, an extensive overhaul inside is currently underway, leading up to its reopening as St. John Paul II STEM Academy on Aug. 14 with the arrival of its inaugural freshmen class.

At new JP2 STEM Academy in Burbank, “faith and science go hand in hand”

From the outside, the replica of Independence Hall in Burbank will not be changed.

Yet inside the walls of Bellarmine-Jefferson High School’s campus, an extensive overhaul inside is currently underway, leading up to its reopening as St. John Paul II STEM Academy on Aug. 14 with the arrival of its inaugural freshmen class.

Ramona Convent hosts 26th annual academic competition

At this year’s Ramona Challenge, a day of fun and competition for girls in grades 5-8, over 700 students from 20 local elementary schools converged on Ramona Convent in Alhambra to show off their smarts. Competitors were selected from their respective schools to compete in artistic, athletic, musical, and academic contests designed by Ramona’s high school students and faculty members.

Pomona Catholic receives Spirit of Caring Award

At the 35th annual San Gabriel Region Volunteer Recognition Dinner on Monday, May 6, Pomona Catholic School received the Spirit of Caring Award, honoring the school’s faithful service to their community. The school is one of three awardees for this year, including Bishop David O’Connell and the late Bill Clark.

State Swim Meet: Santa Margarita wins girls’ title

The young women of Santa Margarita High School keep on piling up the water-sport hardware, with the latest addition being their second straight CIF State Swimming & Diving Championship.

Ramona Convent hosts 26th annual academic competition

At this year’s Ramona Challenge, a day of fun and competition for girls in grades 5-8, over 700 students from 20 local elementary schools converged on Ramona Convent in Alhambra to show off their smarts. Competitors were selected from their respective schools to compete in artistic, athletic, musical, and academic contests designed by Ramona’s high school students and faculty members.

List of ADLA parish leadership appointments

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has released the newest list of appointed pastors, administrators, parish life directors, and religious administrators, effective July 1, 2019.

Remembering our priests and deacons

We invite you to please remember our deceased priests and deacons in your prayers. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them. And may they rest in peace.

Boys’ tennis: Mater Dei, Bishop Montgomery reach semifinals

Mater Dei and Bishop Montgomery remained alive in the CIF-Southern Section Boys’ Tennis Tournament with narrow victories in the May 6 quarterfinals.

LA Catholic school principals get teaching ideas from Finland

A week later, Kris Brough’s head was still spinning.

The principal of Our Lady of Lourdes School in Northridge had just come back from Finland with 11 local Catholic school principals to observe the Nordic nation’s acclaimed education system in late March.