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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.
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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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.
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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, CCHS 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, six juniors traveled to Indiana to participate in the first Marist Youth Leadership Camp with Campus Minister Mrs. Earline Tweedie and students, faculty, and staff from the 10 Marist schools across the US.
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Congratulations to the 20 students who completed the Summer 2021 Diversity Awareness Training, a component of our Be the CAUSE diversity, equity, and inclusion leadership opportunity offered through a partnership with Merrimack College.
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Central Catholic is partnering with our neighbor Lazarus House Ministries to host a Food and Clothing Drive on Saturday, August 14. Thank you for helping us to fulfill our mission of loving and serving others!
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Congratulations to Elvin Rosa '21, who has been named Youth of the Year at the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence and was also recognized at Central Catholic's 83rd Commencement with The Brother Vincent Dinnean, FMS, Christian Service Award.
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The Central Catholic Marist Mentors Program, started in 2010 by students Michelle Abou-Raad '12 and Anya Housianitis '13, is celebrating 10 years of mentoring children at the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence.
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As part of Catholic Schools Week, Central Catholic’s student group Marist Youth is sponsoring a Pop Your Trunk Food Drive on Friday, February 5 to assist our neighbors at Lazarus House Ministries. Thank you in advance for helping us to feed our neighbors in need!
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The spirit of Christmas giving is alive and well at Central Catholic! Entering its 19th year, The Christmas Project is a student-led initiative that supports local families in need at Christmas.
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Thank you to our Marist Youth and to everyone who helped make a difference by participating in the Pop Your Trunk Food Drive on Friday, November 13 in support of our neighbors in need at Lazarus House Ministries! The CCHS community collected and donated over a truckload of food from this one-day event.
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Central Catholic’s student group Marist Youth is sponsoring a Pop Your Trunk Food Drive on Friday, November 13 to assist our neighbors at Lazarus House Ministries. Thank you in advance for helping us to feed our neighbors in need!
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Over the weekend, a team of Central Catholic students and adults participated in the Spicket River Cleanup, helping to keep the Spicket River Greenway adjacent to our campus clean!
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On Thursday, August 20, Central Catholic hosted "One Stellar School Year Supply Drive," a joint project between CCHS and the Community Group for Summer Marist Service Day. Thank you to our student leaders, volunteers, and everyone who donated over 50 bags of school supplies, doubling our goal!