Bishop Checchio visits schools during Catholic Schools Week

Catholic schools of the Diocese of Metuchen celebrated the nationally recognized Catholic Schools Week Jan. 28 to Feb. 3. This year’s theme – “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” – focused on the important spiritual, academic and societal contributions provided by a Catholic education.

To mark the occasion, Bishop James F. Checchio visited several Catholic elementary schools, where he was warmly welcomed. During his visits, he toured school buildings, stopping along the way to interact and pray with students, faculty and staff.

At St. Augustine of Canterbury School, Kendall Park, pre-K students wore handmade replicas of the bishop’s hat, known as a “mitre,” which he wears during certain times at Mass. In this photo, Bishop Checchio is joined by Fr. Robert Lynam, pastor; Sr. Mary Louise Shulas, principal; and young students, who are enrolled in St. Augustine’s early childhood program for preschoolers.

During Catholic Schools Week, many Catholic schools held special activities and Open Houses for existing and prospective school families who live, work and worship in or near Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren counties. Student enrollment for the 2018-19 academic year has begun for Pre-K to Grade 12. To learn more about Catholic schools in the Diocese of Metuchen, visit https://diometuchen.org/schools.

–Photo by Michael Ehrmann/The Catholic Spirit