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The Campaign for Catholic Schools is committed to Catholic education in urban communities in and around Greater Boston. We’re changing lives. Every day.

10/27/2026

CCS is making an impact, and the results were literally on display at a reception hosted by Bob Atchinson and Travis Rhodes on Monday night. During the event, Boston Police Department (Official) Superintendent Nora Baston spoke passionately about how CCS co-sponsored academies not only build up students and families, but are a vital link to enriching the communities and neighborhoods in the City of Boston. Jonathan Demosthene - who attended Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy and is now attending Harvard University - spoke about his teachers and how they set him on a path to success. Special thanks to CCS Board of Advisors Chair Tom Campbell as well for leading a discussion at the conclusion of the event. Want to join us at our next event or hear more about what had our guests so energized? Reach out - we’d love to bring you into the conversation.

09/28/2026

"Keep locking in with your school work; keep locking in with your teachers." Wise words from AJ Dybantsa, Trinity Catholic Academy Brockton alumnus and 2026 #1 NBA Draft pick, as he speaks about the importance of education in his life. See less

09/18/2026

The village behind our students is strong. ♥️

Thanks to all who helped make last weekend's Back to School Celebration for the students and families of Trinity Catholic Academy Brockton such a success. We want to give a special thanks to Rachel and Travis Rhodes, Dana Barros and the Dana Barros Basketball Club, and Patty and William Burke for investing in our students and helping create a memorable start to the school year.

Together, we're building brighter futures, one student at a time. Here's to another great school year!

09/10/2026

Congratulations to Travis Rhodes, CCS Vice Chair, on being named Chair of Boston College’s Board of Trustees. Travis and his wife, Rachel, are true servant leaders to so many important causes and we wish Travis all the best as he joins BC’s new president, Fr. Jack Butler, S.J., fellow board members, and university leadership in service to the magis (the more) as they chart the course for this next chapter in BC’s history.

(Photo: Travis Rhodes [left] with outgoing BC Board Chair - and longtime CCS friend - John Fish. Photo credit: Boston College/Caitlin Cunningham)

08/28/2026

A new study led by Professor Eric Dearing of Boston College's Lynch School of Education and Human Development found that access to strong educational opportunities across early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence predicts educational attainment better than access during any one period alone.

The findings underscore why a continuum of learning matters. At CCS, our academies provide a strong educational foundation from pre-K through Grade 8, then help students transition to high schools where those opportunities can continue. Together, our schools and Catholic high school partners create an educational pipeline that supports students across their formative years.

The results are powerful: 98% of CCS alumni who attend Catholic high schools graduate, 92% of our alumni attend four-year colleges, and 16% pursue graduate degrees.

We are grateful for our partnership with Boston College Lynch School, including through City Connects and the Roche Center for Catholic Education of Boston College. We are especially grateful to Professor Eric Dearing and CCS Board of Advisors member Dr. Melodie Wyttenbach for their leadership in this field and their continued thought partnership in our work.

Read more about the study: https://tinyurl.com/ycxusr75

08/18/2026

Last Thursday, Lakeshore Learning opened its doors bright and early for our second annual back-to-school shopping event for Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy and Trinity Catholic Academy Brockton teachers! Seventy teachers filled the Saugus store, selecting the supplies and learning materials they need to bring their classrooms to life for the new school year. Teachers who could not attend will receive gift cards so they can stock their classrooms, too. This special morning was made possible by the generosity of a wonderful couple who continues to invest in our teachers and recognize all they do for their students. We are so thankful for their kindness - and so excited to see our teachers put these new materials to work!

07/31/2026

As Fr. Leahy finishes 30 years of faithful, transformative leadership at Boston College, CCS extends our heartfelt congratulations. During his tenure, BC became a world-class university and living witness to faith in action - forming men and women "for and with others." Fr. Leahy's belief that strong Catholic schools are built through mission and partnership informed how BC could serve more expansively. Ever focused on this, Fr. Leahy's leadership and expertise as a CCS Trustee inspired and furthered the CCS model for change, demonstrating that through co-sponsorship, commitment to mission, leadership, and collaboration, Catholic schools can flourish and be sustained. Thank you, Fr. Leahy, for your deep faith, hope-filled vision, tireless work ethic, and commitment to positively changing our world and the lives of so many students for the better. The ripple effect of your Jesuit priesthood and selfless service will live on in each one of us blessed by your goodness, life works, and vocation. Roche Center for Catholic Education of Boston College, Urban Catholic Teacher Corps

07/02/2026

Gio, a 6-year-old student from the Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy Lower Mills Campus - and a huge fan of Jaylen Brown - was spotted on 7News - WHDH Boston today as he explained how sad he was about Jaylen being traded to the Sixers and how Jaylen had reached out to him directly upon hearing this, reassuring him “It’s okay, little bro, we’ll always be friends.” Thanks for looking out for even your youngest of fans here in Boston, Jaylen!

06/19/2026

Check out this Boston Globe article on top NBA Draft prospect aj.dybantsa, an alumnus of Trinity Catholic Academy Brockton, one of CCS’ co-sponsored academies. Thanks to our vice chair, Travis Rhodes, for leading a discussion with AJ, his dad, Ace, and Dana Barros at an event held for CCS supporters and friends at the UMass Club on Tuesday. We’re rooting for you all the way, AJ! https://tinyurl.com/237v45nd

05/15/2026

Looking for meaningful work?

The Campaign for Catholic Schools is seeking two highly motivated, mission-driven professionals to join our efforts to help support and sustain Catholic schools across Greater Boston. If you believe that all children deserve a great education and are interested in learning more, please click here: www.campaignforcatholicschools.org

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