09/17/2026
Join us every "Throwback Thursday" as we celebrate our yearlong 70th Anniversary of St. Rita School's commitment to excellence in Catholic education, championing the needs of every student, and building a strong, faith-filled Crusader family. πππ
We welcome you to share your special SRS memories from the past, and we invite you to join us as we soar into the future with faith, family, and service - together!
π° Summary from the New Haven Journal-Courier, Monday, June 18, 1956:
"Part of the crowd of over 1,000 persons who attended dedication ceremonies and came to inspect St. Rita's Parochial School yesterday afternoon is shown (left) in front of the new $600,000 building recently completed. A solemn mass of thanksgiving was held earlier celebrating the Silver Jubilee of St. Rita's Parish...the Most Reverend Matthew F. Brady, bishop of Manchester, (left insert) delivered the principal address at the dedication ceremonies in the 450-seat school auditorium. At the right (insert) is the Rev. William J. Daly, pastor of St. Rita Church, as he welcomed parishioners and visitors to the dedication.
While the parishioners look on, (right), the color guard of John Barry Assembly, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, leads the procession of participating priests into St. Rita's Parochial School for dedication ceremonies. The 16-class-room structure will open next September with two first grades, two second grades, and one third and fourth grade."