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An inspiring evening celebrating the impact and mission of Catholic education. ✨

Foundations in Education recently welcomed community leaders, educators, and supporters for its annual Gala on April 15. The event highlighted the strength of our shared commitment to providing students with a faith filled, high quality education.

We were proud to celebrate Pat Brady of The Catholic Academy of Stamford, Terry O’Connor of Kolbe Cathedral High School, and the Invest In Education Foundation, with Bob Flanigan accepting on their behalf, for their dedication and lasting contributions to our school communities.

Thanks to the generosity of all who attended, more than 1.3 million dollars was raised to support scholarships and educational initiatives, including over 100 Leaders of Tomorrow grants for the 2026 to 2027 school year.

Moments like these reflect the incredible support behind all of our Diocese of Bridgeport schools and the life changing opportunities made possible for our students. 💙🤍💛

We invite families to visit any of our schools throughout Fairfield County and experience our vibrant, faith filled communities firsthand.

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At St. Rose of Lima School, learning comes to life in the most unexpected and delightful ways! 🐢

Recently, students met a very special guest in science class: Flip, a 9-year-old red-eared slider turtle, brought in by Mrs. Petrillo and she quickly became a school favorite!

Flip’s story made the experience even more meaningful. She found a loving home with Mrs. Petrillo and her daughter as a young turtle, and thanks to Mrs. Petrillo’s passion for hands-on learning, students were able to interact with Flip up close, ask questions, and learn all about her habitat, diet, and daily care.

Throughout the day, curiosity and excitement filled the school as students gathered to observe Flip, share facts, and watch her movements and behaviors. The fun even continued outside, where Flip joined students for some fresh air during recess!☀️

This is what makes St. Rose so special. Our teachers go above and beyond to create engaging, real-world learning experiences that spark curiosity and leave lasting impressions. What started as an ordinary day became an unforgettable science lesson.

At St. Rose, science isn’t just something we read about, it’s something we experience. And thanks to Mrs. Petrillo (and Flip!), our students are learning to explore, question, and discover the world around them in exciting new ways. Flip is always welcome back! 🐢

Moments like these are happening every day across all of our Diocese of Bridgeport Catholic schools. We invite families to visit any of our schools throughout Fairfield County and experience it for themselves 💙🤍💛

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