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Dear Cathedral family,
A truly joyful Easter to you and your family!
THIS Easter is especially meaningful for me as we celebrate our risen Lord. Why this year, you ask?
I just returned from spring break in Portugal with my family. While there, we visited our old friend, Fr. Emmanuel, who was recently appointed Vicar General of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Having never been to the Eternal City, I was in awe, indeed, of visiting St. Peter’s Basilica and seeing the tomb of St. Pope John Paul II (my personal favorite), and seeing so many other reminders that this story of Jesus is true, really true. The resurrection is an historically accurate event, supported by multiple prophecies and witnesses, that changed the world!
A visit to St. Peter’s tomb and viewing of a good-sized piece of the True Cross of Jesus was featured on this tour, as well as thorns from His crown, nails from the cross, and other relics that St. Helena collected from the Holy Land (at the age of 80, at that!).
This journey included walking on the Appian Way, a road where Peter, fleeing Rome for his safety, encountered Jesus and said to him, “Domine, quo vadis?” (Latin for ‘Lord, where are you going?”). The reply was to Rome, so Peter, the leader of Christianity at that time, realized he needed to return also. He knew, I believe, that Jesus would be with him through it all. So he returned, was crucified. upside down, and fulfilled his destiny as The Rock of the early church.
My belief has always been there, as something known but not seen. So to be there, in Rome, and to see so many signs and reminders of our faith was a gift to me and my faith. Seeing these articles, walking in the footsteps of the early church martyrs, and seeing so many current religious sisters, brothers, and priests has raised my faith to a new level--a level I did not know I could reach.
As a quick final note, we also witnessed a Palm Sunday procession through the castle renaissance town of Obidos, just outside of Porto, Portugal. I was able to photograph a little angel (seen below) carrying a chalice in leading the Stations of the Cross procession through town.
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We rejoice that our entire school community has the privilege of learning and celebrating this truth. May your observance of the resurrection be just as real.
A Grateful Believer,
Rob Bridges, PhD
President
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The SpongeBob Musical
CaTheatre is proud to present The SpongeBob Musical, a hilarious deep-sea pearl of a show that's sure to delight audiences of all ages. Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. Performances are April 20-22 at 7 p.m. and April 23 at 2 p.m. Click here and purchase your tickets today!
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Super Ceramics -
Summer Classes Offered
Cathedral's own Sara Greene, who has more than 30 years experience teaching ceramics, is offering a summer ceramics class. This course is for any member of the Cathedral family - educators, alumni, and parents, all skills are welcome!
Come and learn something new or practice what you already know. Hand-building techniques and wheel throwing will be taught, so plan to get your hands dirty.
The course fee includes eight sessions. Clay, tools, and glazes are provided, and all glazes are food safe.
Course Fee - $300
Dates - June 6 - June 29 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Times: - 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Location - Cunningham Fine Arts Building - Room 1222
Click here to register.
Sara Greene's students were very successful in the 2023 Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Contest. Click here to see their beautiful work! Congratulations to Sara and her phenomenal students.
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Admissions Parent Info Sessions/Communication Conference for Students
Do you know a family that's interested in Cathedral High School? Feel free to invite them to attend one of our information sessions. Parents can enjoy a cup of coffee in our new Johnny Mac's Coffee Shop with the Cathedral Admissions Team and learn more about our academic, athletic, and fine arts programs.
The next sessions are on April 18 and May 16. All sessions begin at 9 a.m. and end with a tour of our beautiful campus. Find out more by visiting our website at gocathedral.com/visit.
Also, Cathedral's Unified Media Center invites middle school students to a day of broadcasting, design, and newswriting! Our Journalism Department is growing, and we want your middle school student to be a part of it. The Middle School Communication Conference is Sunday, April 16, from noon until 2:45 p.m. The cost is $35 and includes lunch. Find out more and register today.
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All Out Irish!
All Out Irish is a day for everyone who believes in Cathedral's mission to transform the hearts and minds of a diverse group of students to have the competence to see and the courage to act. Whether you are on campus, an alumni, a parent of a student, or a Friend of Cathedral, we need you to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter on April 27 and donate during our All Out Irish Day of Giving.
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Trivia Night
Mark your calendars for April 28 for the 10th annual Cathedral Trivia Night, presented by Old National Bank.
As always, Trivia Night will feature a silent auction, 50/50 raffle (License #003287), and competition for the best-themed table.
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Summer is Calling!Camp Cathedral
High School Placement Test Academy
Registration is now open for Camp Cathedral 2023 and camps are filling up fast! Half of our camps are sold out! Camp Cathedral offers nearly 80 Enrichment and Sports Camps between June 5 and July 28. Camps include STEM, creative writing, performing arts, leadership, adventure, and so much more!
Cathedral is pleased to offer the High School Placement Test Academy once again. This course goes beyond a one-day practice test by allowing students to take two tests with direct instruction from Cathedral math and English teachers. Rising eighth graders who plan to enroll at a Catholic high school are encouraged to enroll in the High School Placement Test Academy. Registration is open through Camp Cathedral.
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Singing Their Praises - Heart of America
Cathedral is proud of the choirs that traveled to Chicago for the Heart of America Contest and blew everyone away with their spectacular performances! Congratulations to the following choirs:
Cathedral Choirs - Grand Champion in the Concert Choir Division
Adrenaline Rush - Grand Champion in the Mixed Choir Division
Irish Adrenaline - 1st runner-up in the Unisex Division
This is the first year for Cathedral's Adrenaline Rush Show Choir. It is also the first year our show choirs had a band accompany them. It was an exciting competition season in which our singers and musicians hit all the right notes and made Cathedral very proud. Congratulations to Director of Choirs Marian Bender and all of our fabulous performers!
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Pride of the Irish Performs in Ireland
The luck of the Irish was with the Pride of the Irish last month as they toured and performed in Ireland! Students visited many historic sites, including the Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle and the Cliffs of Mohr. They listened to Irish music, watched Irish dancers, and performed twice. The first performance was at the President John F. Kennedy Memorial Park in Cobh. The second performance, and the highlight of the trip, was marching in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin.
This was the fourth time Cathedral's band has marched in the parade, and it has never rained! More than 170 band students and chaperones/families made the journey and created memories that will last a lifetime. Special thanks to Cathedral Band Director Kathy McCullough, Color Guard Director Lauren (McCullough) Taylor and the administration for making this trip possible. It was one our band students and families won't soon forget.
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Coming Up on the Hill
April 10 - Easter Monday - No School
April 11 - Classes Resume
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