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May 1st — Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker

Today feels especially fitting to share an update: the restoration of our campus is truly beginning to take shape.

Over Easter break, we witnessed real progress—not only in repairing what was damaged, but in strengthening our school for the future.

We are grateful to now have a fully installed security camera system, allowing us to better protect and monitor our campus.

Inside the hall, the transformation has been remarkable. The stage floor—once deeply scarred by vandalism—has been completely replaced. What was a painful reminder has now been renewed. The hole in the wall where our sound system was torn out has also been repaired.

As work began, we uncovered the full extent of the damage. Three of our four AC units had been shorted out (as many experienced during our Lenten Prayer Service). Stage lighting and portions of the hall lighting were no longer functional—the result of wires violently ripped from the walls. Over the break, electricians worked tirelessly to rewire the space and install new, energy-efficient LED lighting, restoring both safety and reliability.

Today, a new stage curtain is being installed. More than functional, it allows us to preserve the reverence of the altar and sacred space after daily Mass, as the hall returns to its role in school life.

We’re also grateful to share that 100 new daily missals have been purchased, replacing those that were desecrated—so our students can once again fully participate in the Mass.

Our statues remain in the hands of skilled artists and are expected back this fall. The new restored vintage Stations of the Cross will soon follow.

At the same time, we’ve taken significant steps to secure our campus. Shortly before Easter, another intruder attempted to scale our fence after school hours. Thanks to staff presence, no further harm was done—but it reinforced the urgency. New 8-foot wrought iron fencing has now been installed along Willow and Pine, with additional fencing going up in the alley and soon around the convent to protect the Carmelite Sisters who live and serve here.

This has not been an easy process. Coordinating repairs, contractors, and materials has been a heavy lift.

But through it all—you have made the difference.

Because of your generosity, we’ve been able to restore our hall, replace what was lost, and most importantly, provide stability for our students. They are moving forward without carrying the full weight of what happened—and that is a gift.

While so many have contributed, we want to especially thank the Shea Foundation, Fritz Duda, Christina Caruso, Berni & Rob Neal, Guy Hazelzet, and Farmers & Merchants Bank. Your generosity has gone above and beyond. It has helped us begin writing this next chapter of our school's history.

Thank you.

As we continue rebuilding, we are also returning to the rhythm of school life. One important step is our Annual Golf Tournament on Wednesday, June 17th at Recreation Park Golf Course 18 in Long Beach.

Because of the delays caused by this incident, we are working quickly to spread the word. This tournament directly supports our Scholarship Fund—ensuring that families in need can continue to access a Holy Innocents education.

If you feel called to support, we invite you to join us on the course or help us share this effort.

We are rebuilding—together.

More updates to come soon. Thank you again for standing with us.

Ransacked Catholic school recovers from damage, gets encouragement from the Pope Holy Innocents School was burglarized twice. They’ve since invested nearly half a million dollars in security systems and repairs.