Catholic education

The Brothers of St. Gabriel are celebrating 125 years of educational work in Thailand, a milestone reported by Vatican News. The Catholic religious congregation has long run schools and institutions across the country, making it one of the most enduring private education providers there. Celebrations highlight the order's contribution to Thai schooling and its ties with the local Church.

The Cristo Rey Network is celebrating 30 years of providing what supporters describe as life-changing education. The Catholic school network, known for combining rigorous academics with corporate work-study programs for students from low-income families, is being recognized for three decades of impact, with coverage highlighting how graduates have gone on to college and careers.

The Cardinal Newman Society has released the Newman Guide for 2026-2027, its annual directory of Catholic schools, colleges and universities that it judges faithful to Church teaching. The organisation says the guide celebrates rapidly growing faithful Catholic education. The publication is used by Catholic families seeking schools aligned with their values, and the new edition points to expansion in this segment of education.

St. Mary-Basha Catholic School has broken ground on a new Art and Athletics Center, marking the start of construction on a facility intended to expand its arts and sports programs. The ceremony was reported by The Catholic Sun, the local Catholic news outlet covering the Diocese of Phoenix area, where the school operates.

Catholic education leaders are welcoming proposed rules governing a tax credit program, according to reports from Catholic news outlets including Detroit Catholic and OSV News. The leaders say the proposed regulations support school choice efforts and benefit families seeking Catholic education options. Details of the rules and specific reactions have not been fully outlined in available coverage.

The Front Royal Statement, a declaration on inclusive education, is being welcomed as good news for children with disabilities. Writing in The Pillar, commentators argue the statement affirms the dignity of children with disabilities and supports their place in Catholic schools, framing it as a positive step for inclusive education policy within the Church.

Catholic education leaders in the United States have welcomed proposed federal rules governing a tax credit program, according to the Boston Pilot. The proposed regulations are seen as supportive of school choice efforts that benefit Catholic schools, and education leaders say the guidance would help families use the credit toward tuition at religious and private schools.

Georgian Court University in Lakewood, New Jersey, has announced an increase in new student enrollment for the Fall 2026 semester. The university says incoming class numbers are growing, a positive sign for the private Catholic institution amid broader pressures on small college enrollment across the United States.

The Leaven, the Catholic newspaper of Kansas, is calling for support of education that leads to heaven, arguing that schooling should aim not only at worldly success but at the salvation of souls. The message promotes Catholic education and encourages families and donors to back schools that form students in the faith.

A back-to-school pep rally has launched the new academic year while celebrating 175 years of Catholic education. The event combined welcome festivities for returning students with recognition of the anniversary milestone, according to CatholicPhilly. No further details about the location, participants, or reaction were included in the available coverage.