It’s back-to-school season in the Diocese of Brooklyn, and Catholic schools are seeing a rise in enrollment. St. Bartholomew Catholic Academy in Elmhurst experienced a 20% increase last year and expects even more new students this year.
Diocesan schools go the extra mile for their students. At St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy in Astoria, teachers use Bluetooth-connected microphones to help students with hearing aids stay on track.
Faith formation is a top priority in the Diocese of Brooklyn schools. At St. Mel’s Catholic Academy in Flushing, two students converted to Catholicism, and the school played a key role in their spiritual journey.
Meet Khloe Chavez, a student at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Academy in Queens, who has a special connection to a soon-to-be saint. She first learned about Blessed Carlo Acutis when a relic arrived at her school and later received a video message from his mother.