Erie Catholic School System

Last weekend, third graders across Erie Catholic celebrated a beautiful milestone in their faith journey: receiving their First Holy Communion.

This special sacramental year reflects a meaningful partnership between our campuses, families, and parishes as students prepare to encounter Jesus in the Eucharist and continue growing in faith each week at Mass.

Read more about what First Communion means to Erie Catholic and how we can continue supporting our students in this important season of faith formation: https://www.eriecatholic.org/erie-catholic-students-celebrate-first-communion

📸: Third grade students from Saint James School, Saint Luke School, Our Lady of Peace Catholic School, and Saint George Catholic School pose for class pictures for their First Holy Communion.

Before our misses put on their dancing shoes and take the dance floor with their special Misters, we want to pause and thank the sponsors who made this night possible.

Your generosity creates the space for moments that matter, full of laughter, connection, and memories our families will stay with them for years to come!

Please join us in thanking our 2026 Mr. and Misses Dance: An Evening of Roses sponsors.

Today, we celebrate the dedicated leaders who shape our campuses, support our families, and set the tone for each campus community. We are grateful for the care, commitment, and steady leadership our principals and assistant principals bring to Erie Catholic each and every day!

Please join us in wishing Mrs. Fluegel, Mr. Ferraro, Mr. Bradish, Mrs. Ehrenreich, Mrs. Kolash, Ms. Deutsch, Mrs. Morphy, and Mrs. Brennan a happy school principal day!

📸: St. Jude School and Saint James School shared special moments of appreciation for Principal Morphy and Principal Brennan, both recognized with flowers and gratitude. At Our Lady of Peace Catholic School, students filled the halls with affirmation, covering the doors of Principal Fluegel and Assistant Principal Ferraro with messages of appreciation.

This season, Erie Catholic students had an un-bowl-lievable opportunity to participate in the Afterschool Bowling League at Greengarden Bowling Alley.

From first-time bowlers to seasoned strikers, students built skills, friendships, and confidence in a fun, supportive environment.

Bowling is one example of experiences offered at Erie Catholic to bring our students’ interests to life beyond the classroom.

🏆 Pictured: The Cool Cats—Grady and Jimmy from Our Lady of Peace Catholic School and Ben from Saint Luke School—who took first place in the younger student division!

Congratulations to all of our bowlers on a great season! 👏🏼🎳

Come see Erie Catholic in action this spring!

Our Spring Group Tours are a small, welcoming way for families to visit our campuses, see classrooms, meet members of our school community, and get a feel for what a day in the life at Erie Catholic is really like.

Whether you are beginning your school search, considering a change, or simply wondering if Erie Catholic could be the right fit for your family, we would love to welcome you.

Spring Group Tour Schedule:
Monday: Saint Luke School
Tuesday: Our Lady of Peace Catholic School
Wednesday: Saint James School and St. Jude School
Thursday: Our Lady of Peace and Saint George
Friday: Saint George Catholic School

Tours are offered at 9:30am and 12pm. Private tours and student shadow days are also available for families who would like a more personalized visit.

There is a place for your family here. Schedule your tour today: https://www.eriecatholic.org/admissions/schedule-tour

We look forward to welcoming you!

As we enter Holy Week and prepare to celebrate the joy of Easter, we are reminded that this season is one of hope, renewal, and new life in Christ.

In our latest blog post, A Season of Renewal: Growing in Faith This Easter, we share a few simple ways families can draw closer to the Lord and reengage with the life of the Church during this sacred season:

https://www.eriecatholic.org/a-season-of-renewal-growing-in-faith-this-easter

We wish you and your family a blessed Holy Week and a joyful Easter filled with peace, grace, and renewal.

Please note: Erie Catholic offices will be closed Thursday, April 2 through Monday, April 13.

We are deeply grateful to the Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania for awarding Erie Catholic School System a $5,000 grant to support the development of our middle school electives library.

This funding provided stipends for our teachers to create a standardized curriculum for new elective offerings that can be shared across our campuses. Beginning next school year, students will have access to courses such as Intro to Foreign Language, World Religions, and Journalism.

We are thankful for this investment in our teachers, our curriculum, and the continued growth of opportunities for our students!

Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions a family makes, and we are honored each time a parent considers Erie Catholic. Our campuses are places where children are known, loved, challenged, and encouraged to grow in faith, character, and academic confidence.

If you have been curious about whether Catholic education is a fit for your family, we invite you to explore all that Erie Catholic has to offer and apply today: https://forms.rediker.com/eriecatholicschools

Every Erie Catholic campus has unique traditions and moments that students carry with them for years to come.

As spring arrives, we’re celebrating the joy, renewal, and sense of community that define this season across our system. At Saint Luke, that includes a longstanding tradition of welcoming spring with bubbles 🫧 It’s a simple but meaningful reminder that some of the best parts of school are the moments of wonder, celebration, and togetherness.

Check out the full story below, then tap through our stories to see other highlights from the week!

Local school students welcome spring with longstanding tradition Students at Saint Luke Catholic School welcomed spring in a fun and bubbly way. Friday marked a long-standing tradition that brings the entire school together to celebrate the new season. Students …

Did you know that St. Patrick is the patron saint of the Diocese of Erie? Yesterday, our students celebrated with faith, fun, and just a bit of leprechaun mischief in the classrooms!

Across our campuses, students arrived to find tiny surprises, playful pranks, and plenty of green, as our youngest learners kept a close eye out for sneaky visitors who may have stopped by overnight. From overturned chairs to mysterious footprints and glittering trails, the leprechauns certainly kept everyone on their toes!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us! May his example of faith, courage, and missionary spirit continue to guide our students, campuses, and fellow Diocesan schools. ☘️