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Connecticut Catholic Conference

Catholic Schools Day at the Capitol

SAVE THE DATE!!!

The Connecticut Federation of Catholic School Parents First Annual Catholic Schools Day at the Capitol

February 27th

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

* Please look for more information in the next two weeks about how you can participate in Catholic Schools Day.
* We will ask each school to identify students to attend.
* The tentative agenda includes a prayer service, meetings with legislators, briefing on legislative issues, and a seminar about the USCCB statement on Faithful Citizenship for high school students.

Please click here for more information about the CTFCSP.

Archbishop Mansell Promulgates "Common Threads" Pastoral Letter at Mass for Catholic Schools

A cathedral full of believers celebrating the value of Catholic schools was the occasion for Archbishop Henry J. Mansell to introduce Common Threads, his Pastoral Letter on Catholic education and the Strategic Directions document for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford. The afternoon Mass on Sunday, January 27th, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph began with a procession of banners representing every Catholic school in the archdiocese. Mr. Dale Hoyt, Superintendent of Catholic Schools led the procession of banner-bearers, deacons, priests and bishops, and Knights of Columbus who formed an honor guard.

In his homily, Archbishop Mansell emphasized "the spiritual development of persons makes all the difference," and is a primary goal of Catholic schools even as they provide the highest quality of intellectual formation. The Archbishop went on to say that through education, sacred literature, art, music and architecture, the Church continues to inspire. In times of tragedy, sickness or suffering of any kind, we realize more of who we really are. People who have based their lives on faith have spiritual strength in times of suffering.

Archbishop Mansell shared that the Catholic schools in Connecticut saved the government over $400 million last year and that government needs to do more to assist our Catholic schools. He emphasized that next to government, the Church is the largest provider of social and educational services.

Each school principal received a package of the new Pastoral Letter and Strategic Directions document from the Archbishop at the closing of Mass.

Bishop Hart Dies

Bishop Daniel A. Hart entered eternal life on January 14th. Bishop Hart served as the Bishop of the Norwich Diocese from 1995 to 2003.

I had the pleasure of meeting the Bishop on several occasions and he was always very positive and humble. He was a very strong supporter of Catholic schools. Bishop Hart was a supporter of the mission of the Connecticut Federation of Catholic School Parents and established the Catholic Foundation which provided financial assistance to Norwich's Catholic schools.

Let us all pray for the repose of the soul of Bishop Hart that he may share in the eternal fellowship of the apostles who dwell in our Father's heavenly kingdom.

President Bush Proposes Pell Grants for Kids

During President Bush's last State of the Union he asked the United States Congress to support a new $300 million "Pell Grants for Kids" scholarship program to help poor children reach their full potential. Like the Federal Pell Grant program, which students can use to attend the public or private college of their choice, Pell Grants for Kids would offer scholarships to low-income children in underperforming elementary and secondary schools, including high schools with significant dropout rates. These scholarships would help with the costs of attending an out-of-district public school or nearby private or faith-based school.

Click the following link for more information - http://www.whitehouse.gov/stateoftheunion/2008/initiatives/education.html

Grassroots

I encourage all of you to inform your fellow parents, family and friends about the Federation's Grassroots Advocacy Network. Please direct them to our website and click on Catholic School Parents Grassroots Advocacy Network SIGN-UP to join.

John L. Cattelan
Director

State and Local News

Plan For Catholic School, Archdiocese Advocates Push For More Funding

The Hartford Courant
January 28, 2008
http://www.courant.com/news/local/hc-catholicschools0128.artjan28,0,1765207.story

Catholic School Nursing Plight Gets Officials' Attention

The Stamford Times
http://www.thestamfordtimes.com/stamford_templates/stamford_story/55509753795947.php

Fewer Parents Seek Catholic Schooling

The Norwich Bulletin
January 27, 2008
http://www.norwichbulletin.com/homepage/x603847989

Former Norwich Bishop Dies; Remembered As, Gentle, Sincere

The Norwich Bulletin
January 15, 2008
http://www.norwichbulletin.com/homepage/x526659447

National News

Bush Vows Aid to Private Schools

The New York Sun
January 29, 2008
http://www.nysun.com/article/70325

Presidential Contenders Tell Alliance for School Choice Where They Stand on School Choice

Alliance for School Choice
December 28, 2007
http://www.allianceforschoolchoice.org/more.aspx?IITypeID=3&IIID=3509

Studies and Information

Major Study Reveals Students in Milwaukee Voucher Program Alliance for School Choice

January 28, 2008
http://www.allianceforschoolchoice.org/more.aspx?IITypeID=3&IIID=3523

Catholic School Advocacy
Grassroots Advocacy Network News - January 30, 2008 Connecticut Catholic Conference Advocacy Network Newsletter 5/30/08 Catholic Schools Day at the Capitol SAVE THE DATE!!! The Connecticut Federation of Catholic School Parents First Annual Catholic Schools Day at the Capitol February 27th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm * Please look for more information in the next two weeks about how you can participate in Catholic Schools Day. * We will ask each school to identify students to attend. * The tentative agenda includes a prayer service, meetings with legislators, briefing on legislative issues, and a seminar about the USCCB statement on Faithful Citizenship for high school students. Please click here for more information about the CTFCSP. Archbishop Mansell Promulgates "Common Threads" Pastoral Letter at Mass for Catholic Schools A cathedral full of believers celebrating the value of Catholic schools was the occasion for Archbishop Henry J. Mansell to introduce Common Threads, his Pastoral Letter on Catholic education and the Strategic Directions document for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford. The afternoon Mass on Sunday, January 27th, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph began with a procession of banners representing every Catholic school in the archdiocese. Mr. Dale Hoyt, Superintendent of Catholic Schools led the procession of banner-bearers, deacons, priests and bishops, and Knights of Columbus who formed an honor guard. In his homily, Archbishop Mansell emphasized "the spiritual development of persons makes all the difference," and is a primary goal of Catholic schools even as they provide the highest quality of intellectual formation. The Archbishop went on to say that through education, sacred literature, art, music and architecture, the Church continues to inspire. In times of tragedy, sickness or suffering of any kind, we realize more of who we really are. People who have based their lives on faith have spiritual strength in times of suffering. Archbishop Mansell shared that the Catholic schools in Connecticut saved the government over $400 million last year and that government needs to do more to assist our Catholic schools. He emphasized that next to government, the Church is the largest provider of social and educational services. Each school principal received a package of the new Pastoral Letter and Strategic Directions document from the Archbishop at the closing of Mass. Bishop Hart Dies Bishop Daniel A. Hart entered eternal life on January 14th. Bishop Hart served as the Bishop of the Norwich Diocese from 1995 to 2003. I had the pleasure of meeting the Bishop on several occasions and he was always very positive and humble. He was a very strong supporter of Catholic schools. Bishop Hart was a supporter of the mission of the Connecticut Federation of Catholic School Parents and established the Catholic Foundation which provided financial assistance to Norwich's Catholic schools. Let us all pray for the repose of the soul of Bishop Hart that he may share in the eternal fellowship of the apostles who dwell in our Father's heavenly kingdom. President Bush Proposes Pell Grants for Kids During President Bush's last State of the Union he asked the United States Congress to support a new $300 million "Pell Grants for Kids" scholarship program to help poor children reach their full potential. Like the Federal Pell Grant program, which students can use to attend the public or private college of their choice, Pell Grants for Kids would offer scholarships to low-income children in underperforming elementary and secondary schools, including high schools with significant dropout rates. These scholarships would help with the costs of attending an out-of-district public school or nearby private or faith-based school. Click the following link for more information - http://www.whitehouse.gov/stateoftheunion/2008/initiatives/education.html Grassroots I encourage all of you to inform your fellow parents, family and friends about the Federation's Grassroots Advocacy Network. Please direct them to our website and click on Catholic School Parents Grassroots Advocacy Network SIGN-UP to join. John L. Cattelan Director State and Local News Plan For Catholic School, Archdiocese Advocates Push For More Funding The Hartford Courant January 28, 2008 http://www.courant.com/news/local/hc-catholicschools0128.artjan28,0,1765207.story Catholic School Nursing Plight Gets Officials' Attention The Stamford Times http://www.thestamfordtimes.com/stamford_templates/stamford_story/55509753795947.php Fewer Parents Seek Catholic Schooling The Norwich Bulletin January 27, 2008 http://www.norwichbulletin.com/homepage/x603847989 Former Norwich Bishop Dies; Remembered As, Gentle, Sincere The Norwich Bulletin January 15, 2008 http://www.norwichbulletin.com/homepage/x526659447 National News Bush Vows Aid to Private Schools The New York Sun January 29, 2008 http://www.nysun.com/article/70325 Presidential Contenders Tell Alliance for School Choice Where They Stand on School Choice Alliance for School Choice December 28, 2007 http://www.allianceforschoolchoice.org/more.aspx?IITypeID=3&IIID=3509 Studies and Information Major Study Reveals Students in Milwaukee Voucher Program Alliance for School Choice January 28, 2008 http://www.allianceforschoolchoice.org/more.aspx?IITypeID=3&IIID=3523		Links State & Local News National News Studies & Info
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