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Dear Cathedral Family,
"Don't wait until the fourth Thursday in November,
To sit with family and friends to give thanks.
Make every day a day of Thanksgiving!"
-Charmaine J Forde
Said another way, "There is never the wrong time to do the right thing." With the month of November here, we take time to do a few things unique to this month: we honor the Saints who have built our faith over the centuries, starting with the Apostles and the early church martyrs, all the way up to modern-day saints on November 1, All Saints Day. We remember our dearly departed on November 2, All Souls Day. I have heard these three days, including All Hallows Eve/Halloween, referred to as "the Fall Triduum." Focusing on our faith is another November tradition as we prepare for December's Advent season. November allows us to honor our Veterans on November 11, which is always the right thing to do. And, of course, on the fourth Thursday, we take the time to officially honor the original intent of President Abraham Lincoln by giving thanks to God for all of our blessings. Thanksgiving is a beautiful holiday, but I believe we should always be grateful. We are never guaranteed another day, so why not start with a day of gratitude today?
November is also when we, the Cathedral Leadership Team, review the responses we received from our October constituent surveys. It is imperative that we consistently and sincerely listen to our parents, students, and educators to keep us informed as we strive to cultivate our culture of continuous improvement. Thank you very much to those who shared their thoughts via our October survey.
One very interesting aspect of our Vision statement (to be the Catholic school of the future) is our use of technology. We certainly recognize the importance of technology in education. We also recognize when too much technology gets in the way. With that in mind, we removed cell phones from our classrooms this year. I invite you to view this CBS News Feature about one school's No Phone Policy.
We know that the Catholic Church teaches that parents are the first and primary educators of children. We also know that we are partners and that you chose Cathedral to do the right thing regarding our students' education. The No Cell Phone Policy is one crucial step to managing technology to help our students truly and authentically grow with eyes up and on our educators. Recent studies show quite clearly that teenage depression and anxiety, as well as low test scores, particularly in math, are tied to the advent of cell phones in 2010. Based on the feedback we have received thus far, our new policy has been very positive in our classrooms.
In closing, I would like to thank you for your partnership with us. We take very seriously our Mission in providing our students with the very best Catholic, Holy Cross education each and every day. As Blessed Basil Moreau, the founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, stated: "How we educate the mind will change with the times; how we cultivate the heart is and will remain timeless."
May we all be grateful this month and always!
Rob Bridges, PhD
President
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Congrats, Class 3A Soccer State Runner-Up!
Cathedral congratulates the Boys Soccer Team on an amazing season! The team played with incredible grit in the State Championship matchup, but Noblesville's goalkeeper had an exceptional game. The Irish lost 2-0, but gave the Cathedral family a phenomenal season. The team finished the season 17-5-2. Cathedral congratulates the players and coaches and wishes the Seniors all the best as they continue to answer the call to greatness. Also, congratulations to Coach Joel Russell on being named District 3 Coach of the Year! We're so proud of you, Coach!
We'd also like to congratulate Lucy Marquart '24 on qualifying for the State Cross Country Meet. We are so proud of Lucy and are excited she will continue her academic and athletic career at Xavier University. Way to go, Lucy!
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Holy Cross Pilgrimages
Two groups of Cathedral educators were blessed to participate in Holy Cross pilgrimages recently. Five educators (Joellen Desautels, Kim Carver, Kathy Pivonka, Jonathan Kane, and Jennifer Hollis) traveled to Rome and stayed at the Holy Cross house with our wonderful former Chaplain, Father Emmanuel. The group attended daily mass and prayer in the chapel. The highlight was the Papal Audience and getting very close to Pope Francis. Father Emmanuel was a wonderful, gracious host, and we are incredibly grateful for his hospitality.
Six of our educators (Katie Lewis, Mark Matthews, Maribeth Cloud, Kathy Darnell, Jennifer Shevlin, and Anthony Ernst) traveled to France, where they visited the birthplace of Holy Cross. Among the highlights of their trip was praying at the tomb of Blessed Basil Moreau, the founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross. We have no doubt these pilgrimages deepened our educators' spiritual and professional development.
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Applications Open for
Class of 2028
We invite eighth-grade students to begin their application to the Class of 2028! Once the application is submitted, you may access the calendar to schedule a shadow day and enjoy a day in the life of a Cathedral student. Start your journey today at gocathedral.com/apply. Those who applied early will receive their admissions decision by Thanksgiving. The regular admissions deadline is December 15, with acceptance letters being mailed in early February.
Eighth-grade students are encouraged to register to take the High School Placement Test. While students take the test, parents are invited to take a tour and attend an information session. The next HSPT will be administered on December 2. Register today!
There are wonderful opportunities to visit campus, including Cathedral Coffee Talks and individual tours! Register today, and we'll see you soon on the Hill.
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Tickets On Sale Now!
In the town of Almost, Maine, nine couples experience the life-altering power of the human heart. In a series of playful and surreal experiences, relationships end, begin, or change beyond recognition.
Buy your tickets today for CaTheater's Fall Play, Almost, Maine, set for November 17-19. Break a leg, CaTheatre!
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Forever Irish
Ladies Brunch
Please join us for the 2023 Forever Irish Ladies Brunch on November 9 at Daniel's Vineyard, presented by Schmidt Associates. We are excited to welcome this year's featured guest, Kathyrn Whitaker, author of Live Big, Love Bigger.
Kathryn is a mom of six, a wife, and an amazing Catholic author and speaker. Her days are filled with carpools, sports, 4-H, 5 a.m. workouts, procrastinating meal planning, and a decent amount of late nights (thanks to Netflix and teenagers). Reserve your table or purchase your brunch tickets today by clicking this link.
This year's brunch begins at 9 a.m. and will feature a luxury raffle.
If you have any questions, please contact Natalie Matthews, Director of Donor Engagement, at nmatthews@gocathedral.com.
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Lifelong Connections at Cathedral
Join fellow alumni before the Thanksgiving holiday for networking and coffee at Cathedral's new student-run coffee shop, Johnny Mac's Coffeehouse, named after John McCormick '90. This is a casual networking forum designed for all Cathedral High School and All Girls Academy Alumni to provide attendees with a means to connect, build strong social/professional networks, discuss community, and share ideas.
The event is Tuesday, November 21, from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. in Johnny Mac's Coffeehouse. Please click here and register today.
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ShamrAuction!
We are thrilled to invite you aboard our 47th annual ShamrAuction: Sham Rock the Boat. Get ready to set sail on a voyage you won't forget! Secure your spot now by becoming a sponsor or gathering a crew of ten friends. Join us for a spectacular evening filled with waves of alumni, an online auction, a cash raffle, dinner, beverages, music, and entertainment. Don't miss the boat! Reserve your table/sponsorship now!When: Saturday - February 24, 2024
Where: Cathedral High School
Time: Mass begins at 4:45 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m.
NEW THIS YEAR: With our revamped systems, you can now pick your exact table! Securing tables for ShamrAuction has never been easier or more convenient.
ALSO NEW THIS YEAR: Table sponsors at the $10,000 level and up will have access to the VIP Area in the Mimms Gym and a personal bar runner for their table in the main event space.
Due to the popularity of this event, only tables and sponsorships will be sold. However, should you wish to attend and cannot secure a table, please feel free to contact Natalie Laskowski '13 Matthews regarding opportunities to be paired with fellow Cathedral supporters.
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Coming Up on the Hill
November 1 - All Saints Day Mass - 10:15 a.m.
NCAA Information Night for Student-Athletes and Parents
Virtual/Zoom Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Meeting ID: 918 5866 6002
November 22-24 - Thanksgiving Break
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