The Foundation for Catholic Education

08/21/2026

🚀🤖 What an incredible week! Robotics Training Week has officially come to a close, and we ended on a high note with our Coding & Robotics Training, welcoming 10 new schools to the program!

We are thrilled to announce that Cobot and Marty are now inspiring students in 88 elementary schools across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. 🎉

A huge thank you to our dedicated educators for their enthusiasm and commitment to bringing innovation, creativity, and hands-on learning into their classrooms. We wish you a fantastic school year and can't wait to see the amazing projects, discoveries, and innovations your students create with their robots! 💡✨

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Schools - AOPS

08/20/2026

🚀 Day 2 of Robotics Training is in the books!

🤖Our Cobot Bootcamp was a fantastic day of sharpening coding skills, exploring new concepts, and introducing a new end effector.

We loved seeing so much collaboration among educators, with engaging discussions and the sharing of creative lesson ideas that will help bring robotics to life in the classroom. A huge thank you to all the educators who joined us for this session!

✨ Stay tuned as we continue Robotics Training Week with Day 3: New School Robotics Training!

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Schools - AOPS

08/19/2026

🤖 The Foundation for Catholic Education’s Robotics Training Week is underway!

Yesterday, we kicked off with our Advanced Cobot Camp, where educators expanded their Python coding skills, explored a new flexible gripper, and learned how to integrate camera technology with Python programming. It was a day filled with coding, collaboration, problem-solving, and hands-on innovation.

Stay tuned as we head into Day 2 of Cobot Bootcamp! 🚀

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Schools - AOPS

06/09/2026

At the Foundation for Catholic Education, we love seeing our schools tell their story with such heart. Holy Rosary’s new video beautifully captures the joy, faith, and community that make Catholic education transformative. Take a moment to watch and share with someone who needs to see the difference a Catholic school can make.

Discover what Holy Rosary Regional offers our students.

05/12/2026

And they are off, thanks to Sr. Stephen Anne Roderiguez, IHM and her holy water for the blessings! Holes in one for everyone!

05/12/2026

It’s a beautiful day for golf and supporting Catholic education across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia!!

04/08/2026

Congratulations to Sister Marie Danielle Bernadette Truex, one of the recipients of the 2026 NCEA (National Catholic Education Association) Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Award. Sister Danielle was recognized on April 6 in Minneapolis at the NCEA President’s Dinner for her leadership, faith, and commitment to Catholic education.
(Pictured from left to right: Andrew M. McLaughlin, Ed.D., Secretary of Elementary Education, Archdiocese of Philadelphia; S. Mary Ellen Tennity, IHM, General Superior; S. Danielle Truex, IHM, Principal, Saint Peter the Apostle School, Philadelphia; S. Mary Sue Carwile, IHM, Council Member; S. Margaret Rose Adams, IHM, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools, Archdiocese of Philadelphia.)

03/18/2026

The Philadelphia County Advisory Council in collaboration with the The Foundation for Catholic Education is pleased to invite you to support and attend our Hall of Fame Tribute Dinner on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 5:30 PM, at The Philadelphia Ballroom.

This special evening will honor three outstanding champions of Catholic education whose leadership has made a lasting impact on schools throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia: Most Reverend Michael J. Fitzgerald, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Philadelphia, Mr. Anthony Naccarato, and Ms. Patty Cody.

Learn more by visiting: https://pachalloffametribute.rsvpify.com

03/06/2026

Congratulations to Sr. Danielle on receiving the NCEA Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Award! 🎉

Her leadership as principal and her unwavering advocacy for Catholic education throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are truly inspiring. We are grateful for her dedication and proud to call her a valued partner of the Foundation for Catholic Education!

St. Peter the Apostle School

The Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Awards honor individuals who exemplify innovative leadership, commitment to professional growth, and a deep dedication to proclaiming the gospel through Catholic education. These honorees demonstrate a tireless pursuit of excellence while nurturing vibrant, faith-centered school communities. 🏆 Meet the 2026 honorees: https://www.NCEA.org/LLP

02/16/2026

The Foundation for Catholic Education has awarded Saints Philip and James School $88,000 in the form of a Tuition Reduction Grant (TRG) to support the Tuition Care Program. This grant will decrease tuition across the 103 families in kindergarten through 8th grade. The Foundation hopes to continue to forge a strong alliance to build a sustainable Catholic school community in Chester County. Sarah Bongiovanni from the Foundation for Catholic Education presented the check to Father Anthony Hangholt, pastor, Sister Teresa Ballisty, principal, and Mr. Andy Loffredo, Chair of the School Board of Limited Jurisdiction.