St. Francis Solanus School - Quincy, Illinois

Mrs. Rebecca Wear, Teacher, wrote a grant to purchase Lego Spike kits for students to use in STREAM classes. Today she was notified by DOT Charitable that she was awarded the grant for St. Francis Solanus School. Thank you to Mrs. Wear for attending the training and writing the grant. Thank you to DOT Charitable for this exciting grant. Students will be looking forward to using these Lego Spike kits.

THE LEGACIES OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE WORLD

SCIENCE AND EDUCATION

SCIENCE AND ASTRONOMY
Big Bang Theory — Fr. Georges Lemaître, a Catholic priest and physicist, is the true Catholic source at the center of the Big Bang Theory. Even Einstein acknowledged his work.

GENETICS AND DNA
Gregor Mendel — an Augustinian friar, whose experiments with pea plants laid the foundation for genetics and modern science.

EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY
Bologna, Paris (1190), Oxford
University system — Bologna (1088), Paris (1150), Oxford… founded and developed through Catholic contributions.

EDUCATION FOR THE DEAF
First formal education for the deaf — Fr. Charles-Michel de l’Épée. His work became the foundation for Sign Language.

CALENDAR, MEDICINE, AND ARTS

CALENDAR AND TIME
Gregorian Calendar — 1582. Corrected errors and remains in use worldwide today.

MEDICINE AND HOSPITAL
Modern hospital system — concept developed by the Catholic Church. Benedictine monks founded the Hôtel-Dieu (651 AD).

PASTEURIZATION AND MICROBIOLOGY
Pasteurization and Microbiology — developed by a devout Catholic, saving billions of lives.

MUSIC AND ARTS
Musical Notation — Guido of Arezzo. Introduced the do, re, mi scale, making modern music possible.

BRAILLE
Braille — invented by Catholic Louis Braille; the system is now used globally by the blind.

AGRICULTURE AND SCIENCE / ASTRONOMY & SEISMOGRAPH
Modern Astronomy — Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, all devout Catholics who advanced the heliocentric model.
Seismograph — invented by Catholic priest Fr. Palmieri.
Planetary Observatories — tools to detect earthquakes.

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St. Francis Parish Picnic!

Mrs. Patti Babyak was a former teacher at St. Francis Solanus School. She was much loved by her students and co-workers.

Obituary information for Patricia "Patti" Babyak View Patricia "Patti" Babyak's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

Our sympathy and prayers to the family, friends, and school staff of Isabelle Jones.

Perfect weather come join us

Don’t forget the St. Francis Parish Picnic is tonight starting around 5pm. Food, music, games, silent auction and more…….

Get ready for a night of food, music, and community TONIGHT! St. Francis Solanus is excited to invite you to our 2026 Parish Picnic. Whether you're coming for the live music, the games, or the Edgewood Orchard slushies, there is something for everyone in the family.
🎸 Live Music Lineup
Dance the night away with two fantastic local performances:
Heidelberg Band: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Violet Hill: 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
🍔 Food & Drinks
Enjoy a wide variety of refreshments throughout the evening:
Classic picnic food and Melton’s Concessions
Edgewood Orchards Slushies
Beer, Wine, and spirits featuring Miller, Budweiser, and Spirit K**b Winery
🎡 Fun & Games
Kiddie Korner: Featuring lots of games and prizes
Raffles & Auctions: Don't miss the Cash Raffle, 50/50 Raffle, Basket Raffle, and the Silent Auction
We can't wait to see you there for a night of fellowship and fun!

Check out Kiddie Korner tonight! Prizes for all the kids. Thanks Refreshment Services Pepsi, DOT Foods, and Premium Waters for the donations!!!!

Violet Hill takes the stage around 8pm tonight! Join us for drinks and dinner while taking in the entertainment.