Called to Serve

As a Marist school, we are participating in the Marist Brothers' Province-wide Solidarity effort to help build a new school in Liberia, West Africa! Students are invited to participate in a free will offering Dress Down Day on Friday, March 24 in support of this effort.

In early February, when Syria and Turkey were devastated by a severe earthquake, the Marist Family was directly impacted. The Blue Marists in Aleppo, Syria have served those who have suffered in the war-torn area for many years. Central Catholic students are supporting the earthquake relief efforts - proceeds are going to the Blue Marists.

Emma Diamantis '24, James Diamantis '25, and Brady Barry '25 recently visited Harvard University to participate in “Empowering Humanity: The Costs of Conflict and the Power of Peacemaking," a conference offered through the Harvard Undergraduate UNICEF Club.

Sophomores in Ms. Jennifer Gaudette '15's English class celebrated World Read Aloud Day by sharing their love of reading with second graders at the Henry K. Oliver Elementary School in Lawrence!

The Central Catholic Band & Chorus performed at the IC North Pole Express in Newburyport on December 3, helping to spread the Christmas and Raider Spirit! Be sure to attend Central Catholic's Band & Christmas Concert on December 17. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.