DePaul Catholic HS

DePaul Catholic Students load the van from Catholic Charities with donations of hats, scarves, mittens, and boots. This collection was conducted by students from Ms. Sevean's freshmen Theology classes.

The two envelopes contain gift card donations. This collection was conducted by the Interact Club. The DePaul Catholic community generously contributed enough gift cards so that every member of 25 families received their own $25 gift card. There were even extra cards donated to provide for 3 more families.

Thank you to everyone who participated is these two Christmas projects. They certainly show our Spartan Spirit. May you have a Happy, Healthy Christmas.

Members of the DePaul Catholic Interact Club collected gift cards donated by the DePaul Community. These gift cards were sent to 25 families to help make their Christmas a little merrier. The Adopt-a-Family project is done in partnership with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Paterson. The Interact Club would like to thank everyone who contributed to their project. We wish you a Blessed Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year.

FOOD DRIVE

Our deadline for the Food Drive has been extended to Tuesday, November 10. You may drop off any food donations in the a drop off box at the entrance of the school. Thank you for your support!

VETERANS DAY

If you missed purchasing the Veterans Day Memorial memorial flag, but still wish your veterans remembered in prayer, you are encouraged to share their names by emailing Mrs. Bullman at bullmanp@dpchs.org. We will be sure to include your loved ones in our prayers.

2019-2020 Q4 Honor Roll

2020 Academic Awards

Welcome Home, Fr. Tarantino '68

Class of 1968 Alumnus and Board of Trustee member, Fr. John Tarantino,
returned to DePaul Catholic on Monday, September 28
to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Vincent DePaul with our Community.

Circle of Friends, Revisited

Sr. Jeanne recently heard from Sr. Dianne. Excerpts from her letter follow:

As a result of the pandemic and having our administrative offices closed for 4 months, it took us a while to determine the amount of money raised in the Circle of Friends campaign. But, the results are in. Sr. Dianne and I are thrilled to let you know that, cumulatively, the five schools raised over $15,000. Given that schools were also closed for 4 months because of the pandemic, this is an amazing accomplishment. Our sincerest and heartfelt thanks to each of you, your students and faculty, their families, and all those who participated in the campaign.

We are sending you a copy of our new school video. Though it is more than a year ago that we broke ground, we are pleased to report that the construction has finally been completed. The wait was worth it. The school is beautiful. The teachers are thrilled to have their own classrooms complete with books and a blackboard.

The new school is a huge accomplishment for the Sisters of Charity and its Haiti Ministry. But our success was dependent on the generosity of so many individual donors and contributors to the Circle of Friends campaign including your schools. We hope that you will share in our excitement and success because each of you has earned it.

Praying that all of you have had a safe reopening and that you and your students remain well and healthy throughout the school year.

Peace and Blessings,
Sr. Dianne and Dawn

Super 50-50 Winner

Homemade Spartan Blanket Winner

Thank you, Bishop Sweeney, for Starting 2020-2021 with Us

A Note from Dr. Stickles

A Note from Mr. Petrocelli

Father Jared Brogan, DePaul’s new president, has advised Bishop Kevin Sweeney that, for personal reasons, he cannot continue to serve as head of the school. While he’s been on Alps Road but a short time, he’s made friends, and he’ll be missed. I know you join me in wishing him well.

Given my recent experience as head of the school, Bishop Sweeney has asked me to step in as president once again, on an interim basis, pending the appointment of a permanent successor to Father Brogan. As many of you know, I spent last spring in three hospitals with a bad case of COVID-19. With God’s grace I survived, and my recovery, while yet ongoing, has progressed to the point that I am able to accept the Bishop’s invitation. I’m happy to do so.

Bishop Sweeney and Superintendent Mary Baier have assured our Board of Trustees (chaired by Ken Marshall, ’83) that the selection of a new president for DePaul will receive their immediate attention. While there’s no telling exactly how long that process will take, we can be sure that it will proceed (to borrow a phrase from the Supreme Court) “ with all deliberate speed.”

In the meantime, we will go forward as planned. Instruction begins next week. Principal Russell Petrocelli and his team have worked very hard over the summer to ensure that we can do so. With God’s help, we will have yet another wonderful year.

St Vincent DePaul, pray for us!

As we approach September 1st, the opening of school is just over a week away. So much has changed since March 13, 2020 but, we look forward to a return to in-school instruction and the start of the school year.

Please be assured that we continue to finish the summer strong as we put the final touches on all of the safety protocols that we have planned for that will help safeguard our students and staff when school opens on September 8. Will there be changes, yes... but our core of faculty and administrators are ready to hit the ground running when the students return.

Nothing is more important to us than maintaining a safe school environment. I have always opened every school year with the belief that "Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes ". This will be a year of change but, as always, Spartans rise up to meet and overcome any challenges.

Continue to be safe and we look forward to seeing you soon.

For the entire DePaul Catholic Community,

Russell D. Petrocelli
Principal

Drew Clark Honored by College Board

The College Board has recognized senior Drew Clark for his remarkable academic achievements and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT. He was selected for the College Board National African America Recognition Program.

At DePaul Catholic, Drew is an active member of the community, having participated in student government, running cross-country and track, performing in the spring musical, and as a member of Interact. Drew is also a member of the Fine and Performing Arts Honor Society and the National Honor Society.

Jana Abbiati Exhibits at Laurelwood

Senior Jana Abbiati was among the artists who displayed their talents at the Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum Festival of Friends Virtual Art and Photography Exhibit. Held annually, in September at the Knippenberg Educational Center at Laurelwood, the Exhibit was moved to a virtual display this year.

Jana Was among the artists who submitted artwork or photography that was created in Laurelwood Arboretum or has a nature-inspired theme.