Download statement (pdf) Bishop Oscar Cantú and the Diocese of San José commend the Sisters of Presentation and their High School’s new administration in commissioning an independent review and public distribution of the findings. Transparency and accountability are a necessary part of the way towar
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“Essential Gratitude” for our Essential Workers
By Wendy Brennan, St. Patrick School During the coronavirus pandemic, we have all heard a lot about our “essential workers,” the sacrifices they make for our community, and how they sometimes risk their own health to help others. These are the people doing the work that is necessary to meet our basi
Message from Diocese of San José’s Department of Schools-Office of the Superintendent
DEPARTMENT OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Office of the Superintendent June 10, 2020 Dear Catholic School Families, As we bring our current year to a close, I want to express my deepest appreciation for your support and partnership. Together with our educators and staff, you have embraced the mission of Cathol
Working to Eliminate Racism from our Hearts and Schools
The Diocese of San José is saddened and outraged to learn of the racist Instagram account that appears to be affiliated with recent graduates of Saint Francis High School. The administration of St. Francis High School, which is sponsored by the Brothers of Holy Cross, immediately worked to get the s
Why God Made Teachers? St. Clare’s First Graders Tell Us Why
By Cecile Mantecon A couple of weeks ago, our community celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week. While we appreciate teachers year-round, this is a special time when we take moment to show our gratitude for the great work they do and the love they put into teaching each student to become the bes
Turning Math into Art, and Learning into Fun – St. Mary School in Los Gato
By Kathy Rosendin How can something that seems to be “black and white” turn into something fun? The answer: Quadratic Art! Instead of a regular lesson, St. Mary School students in 8th grade Algebra 1 were asked to create artistic designs using quadratic functions (parabolas), linear functions (lines