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Dear Cathedral Family,
“I believe in youth. I believe in youth with all my heart and with all the strength of my conviction. And today, I say: I believe in the youth of Ireland! I believe in you who stand here before me, in every one of you.”
Pope John II delivered those words with gusto and sincerity to the youth gathered to see him in Galway, Ireland, in September of 1979. I was beginning my second year as a college student then, and for those of a similar age, I cannot believe that over 43 years have passed since that date! In that time span, so much has changed in our society and for our youth. The internet, cell phones, social media, and amazon.com are just a few of the highlights (lowlights?) that have come into existence since then. Parenting has become exponentially more challenging, and being a young person has grown much more difficult as well. Despite all of that, I still believe in my heart in the words of Pope (now Saint) John Paul II. Our young people consistently rise to our expectations; the more we ask, the more they do. However, they will also reach the lowest depths available if we tell them how little we expect of them. Our mission statement is profound in sharing our motto, our core belief:
Cathedral, a premier Catholic high school in the Holy Cross tradition, transforms the hearts and minds of a diverse group of students to have the competence to see and the courage to act.
These words are intentionally bold; we are diverse intentionally, in the spirit of the Founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Blessed Basil Moreau. Our mission is to transform our students individually and as a GROUP (and a diverse group at that.) We call this group a Family, which is one of our Core Values. And by adding our motto of Greatness is Calling, we put a stamp on the high expectations we have for all students, as one Cathedral Family, to do the very best in all they do. We show this consistently in the classroom, in the theatre, during our Service Day, on the field, or on the court, and we will deliver it again during Christmas on the Hill, held for the first time on the Hill on December 8. We could not do this work of transformation if we did not believe, with all of our hearts, in our young people. We also could not do it without the generous support of our donors. As we close out 2023, we humbly ask you to consider an end-of-year gift by clicking here. Your support ensures we can continue fulfilling our mission. Thank you.
As we begin the Advent season this Sunday, I want to assure you that we are holding closely to the bold and intentional words of our mission. As we wait in joyful anticipation for the celebration of the birth of our Savior, our faithful work continues. May we all be transformed this Advent, and if you have the chance, tell a young person that you believe in them. It may be the most meaningful gift you can give!
Faithfully,
Rob Bridges, PhD
President
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Welcome, Class of 2028!
The Class of 2028 received a special delivery right after Thanksgiving. Our Admissions Team mailed acceptance boxes to the newest members of the Cathedral family.
If you missed the early admissions period, the general admissions deadline is December 15. Learn more at gocathedral.com/apply.
If you have a student taking the High School Placement Test on Saturday, December 2, please be sure to join us for Coffee with Cathedral. This gathering and campus tour begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Cathedral Dining Hall. Also, you can sign up for individual tours anytime at admissions@gocathedral.com. Greatness is calling!
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Speech and Debate Success
Cathedral's Speech and Debate team won first place in their first competition of the season. The meet was held in mid-November at Avon High School and included 25 schools. A week later, the team won second place at the Connersville Meet. Great start to the season, Speech and Debate!
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Congrats,
Catheatre!
Congratulations to our theatre department on an excellent fall play! Almost, Maine was an absolute delight. We are proud of the cast, crew, and directors. Bravo! Save the date for the spring musical, Big Fish, on April 26-28. The feeder school matinee is on April 25. It promises to be another great show!
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Veterans Day Parade
The Pride of the Irish did a superb job in the Indianapolis Veterans Day Parade. Thank you to all of our Veterans! May God bless you today and always.
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Debutante Queen and Court
Congratulations to Regina Jones '25, the 2023 Debutante Queen, and Aniya Neal '24, 2nd runner-up! We are overjoyed by the beautiful young scholars who represented Cathedral with poise and grace. The Cathedral debutantes included Amyia Bell '25, Kennedy Foster '24, Leilani Jones '25, Regina Jones '25, Aniya Neal '24, Ali Smith '24, and Aubrey Vines '25. Congratulations to all!
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Langdon - National Champion
Please join us in congratulating Livey Langdon '24 on being named the Reserve National Champion for Saddleseat Riding in the 14-17 age group!
The National Championships were held recently in Kansas City, MO. Livey also placed third this year at the World Champions.
Well done, Livey!
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Congratulations,
Irish!
Congratulations to these amazing scholar-athletes who have signed their Letters of Intent to continue playing at the collegiate level. We are thrilled that these seniors have answered the call to greatness and wish them the best at the next level.
Front Row:
JT Stiner - Baseball - University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Kamryn Utley - Volleyball - Lehigh University
Taylor Lewis - Volleyball - Villanova University
Catherine Cline - Soccer - Loyola University, Chicago
Back Row:
Joe Konesco - Lacrosse - Quinnipiac University
Lucy Marquart - Cross Country - Xavier University
Amya Usher - Soccer - University of Toledo
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Mini Winter Camps
It's cold outside, but Camp Cathedral has you covered with great Winter Break options! We are offering mini-camps and one-day clinics in some of our most popular Sports and Enrichment camps. Winter Camps make for great Christmas gifts! Hurry because space won't last long, and we don't want you to miss out!! Find out more information and register at CampCathedral.com
- VolleyTots Volleyball Winter Clinic (grades K-3rd) on Dec. 28th: 8:45 to 10:00 am - $25
- Boys Volleyball Winter Clinic (grades 3rd-8th) on Dec. 28th: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm - $30
- Baseball Winter Camp (grades K- 8th) on Jan 3rd-4th: 12:00 - 2:30 pm - $65
- Cheer Winter Clinic (grades K-8th) on Jan 7th: 1:00 - 4:30 pm - $30
- Minecraft "Creative Mode" Full Day Camp (grades 1st - 6th) Jan 2nd-3rd from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm - $200
- Minecraft "Survival Mode" Full Day Camp (grades 2nd - 8th) Jan 4th-5th from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm - $200
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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
December 3 - Band Christmas Concert*- 1 p.m. (No Ticket Required)
December 5 - Strings and Jazz Band Christmas Concert* - 6:30 p.m. (No Ticket Required)
December 8 - Christmas on The Hill
Immaculate Conception All-School Mass - 8:45 a.m.
Mothers Club Educators' Luncheon
Winter Formal - 7 p.m.
*All Christmas musical concerts will be held in the Joe O'Malia Performing Arts Center at Cathedral.
Christmas Break - December 23 - January 8
J-Term Begins Tuesday, January 9
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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