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We have a lot to be thankful for at Central Catholic! As we approach Thanksgiving, we are excited to celebrate our blessings in a variety of ways: giving back to our neighbors, coming together as a school family, and celebrating our traditions.
Called to Serve
Our community and the compassion with which we lead and live our faith are what make Central Catholic distinctive and truly unique.
The ONE DAY Christian Service Learning Program
All students participate in our Christian Service Learning Program, known as One Day, in which Central Catholic High School students give at least one day (24 hours) of service to those who need it most. Over 80% of CCHS students give well beyond their one day of service and continue to assist those in need.
The program grows from the mission of Central Catholic High School: to make Jesus known and loved, to educate the whole person and to serve others, especially the least favored.
Service projects and opportunities are designed to help students discover how they can make a difference in our world by leading and through building relationships with the least favored.
Students often volunteer their time to assist the poor, the homeless, the sick, the elderly, those in nursing homes or assisted living, as well as people who are mentally or physically challenged or have special needs.
Bro. Vincent Dinnean, FMS Outstanding Christian Service Award
Since 2007, each year at graduation, one senior is recognized for the exemplary service to the least favored with the Bro. Vincent Dinnean, FMS Outstanding Christian Service Award. This award is given in memory of Bro. Vinny, who consistently demonstrated extraordinary dedication to service and humility while building relationships with surrounding service organizations.
Below is the list of award winners.
Below is the list of award winners.
| Anna Flynn | 2020 |
| Addison Jaromin | 2020 |
| John Boyle | 2019 |
| Victoria Kish | 2019 |
| Meghna Iyer | 2018 |
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Isabel Dawson |
2017 |
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Angelica Guzman-Gagne |
2016 |
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Savannah Bynum |
2015 |
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Julie Desjardins |
2014 |
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Edward Orkney |
2014 |
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Anya Housianitis |
2013 |
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Michelle Abou-Raad |
2012 |
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Gregory Rickenbacker |
2012 |
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Samantha Murray |
2011 |
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Lisa Hua |
2010 |
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Anna Van |
2009 |
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Catherine Desjardins |
2008 |
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Kerri Bichekas |
2007 |
Service in the News
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As we approach Veterans Day, the Central Catholic Family is paying tribute to those who have served or are serving in the armed forces. Last week, Peer Leaders collected candy for deployed service members and veterans, and we are continuing to collect names of veterans and profiles for the Call of Faith & Duty: A Tribute to Veterans.
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In early August, seven rising juniors traveled to Indiana to participate in the Marist Youth Leadership Camp with Campus Minister Mrs. Earline Tweedie and Marists from all across the country. Nine Marist schools from around the USA (MA, NY, NJ, FL, IL, TX and OR) were represented.
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Congratulations to Faith Omosefe '22, who was named Northeast Youth of Year for the Boys & Girls Club! Faith was recognized for her immense positivity, her commitment to service, and her academic excellence. She is now in competition for National Youth of the Year.
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From May 27 through 30, eight members of the Central Catholic Family participated in Marist Youth Gathering 2022 at the Marist Brothers Center in Esopus, NY. They joined with a total of over 150 students, young adults, and adults from all 10 Marist schools around the US.
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Congratulations to Faith Omosefe '22, who was named Massachusetts Youth of Year for the Boys & Girls Club! Faith was recognized for her immense positivity, her commitment to service, and her academic excellence and is now in competition for Northeast Youth of the Year.
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Central Catholic's faculty and staff model our Marist ideals through their compassion and commitment to service. On Holy Thursday, they donated over 200 sandwiches and other goods to our neighbors at Lazarus House Ministries and Daybreak Shelter, providing a wonderful example of what it means to serve others and be Marist!
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Congratulations to Faith Omosefe '22, who was named Youth of Year for the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence! Faith was recognized for her immense positivity, personality, and academic merit! Congratulations to fellow Youth of Year nominees, Juanjose Cabrera '22 and Zullymar Castro '22.
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Several alumni are running in the 126th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 18, 2022. Good luck to these Raiders and to everyone running and assisting with the marathon. Above photo: Neil Sheehan '14 will be running in his fifth marathon.
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Good luck to Nicole Wiggins '17, who is running the 2022 Boston Marathon to help our neighbors at Lazarus House Ministries. Do you know of any other CCHS alumni who are running the 2022 Boston Marathon? Let us know at website@centrealcatholic.net.
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One hundred Raider seniors enrolled in the Religious Studies course Poverty, Policy, and Justice, taught by Mrs. Diana Chase, made class trips to deliver much-needed personal hygiene and wellness items to our neighbors at Lazarus House Ministries.
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Did you know that one of the most asked for clothing items by people in need is socks? In January, the National Honor Society held a School Sock Drive, collecting 4,000 new pairs of socks and funds to purchase 200 additional pairs of children socks and 600 pairs of underwear for children in need. What a wonderful way to live out our Marist mission of love and care for others!
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Congratulations to Brandon Silva '24, whose Eagle Scout Project to manufacture and install news signs at Hilldale Cemetery was recently approved and is on track to be completed in the spring.
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For 20 years, The Christmas Project at Central Catholic has been delivering a Merry Christmas to local families in need. This year’s team has partnered with Catholic Charities and Lazarus House to provide gifts to families and is rallying the CCHS Community to support this important effort. They need your help!
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We have a lot to be thankful for at Central Catholic! As we approach Thanksgiving, we are excited to celebrate our blessings in a variety of ways: giving back to our neighbors, coming together as a school family, and celebrating our traditions.