PRESS RELEASE - Catholic Schools Week 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

February 3rd, 2022
Contact: socialmedia@upperdarby.org

Mayor Keffer Visits Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School and Saint Andrew’s School For Catholic Schools Week 

UPPER DARBY, PA: On Thursday, February 3rd, Mayor Keffer visited Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School as part of National Catholic Schools week in Upper Darby. The week is held in celebration of the important role that Catholic elementary, secondary schools, and early childhood centers play in providing a comprehensive, values-based education for America’s young people. 

“Having attended a Catholic school myself, I’m happy to have this opportunity to acknowledge all that these organizations provide to not just our children, but our community as a whole,” Mayor Keffer said.  

There are six Catholic schools located within the Upper Darby School District. However, Catholic schools often function quite separately from public schools in the same area. Through visits like this, Mayor Keffer hopes that more bridges can be built between these schools and the rest of the education system in our community. 

“There are many available recreational programs, like Summer Stage, that the Upper Darby School District takes advantage of,” Mayor Keffer said. “We’d love to see students from these Catholic schools coming out as well. Our services are for every Upper Darby resident and by having students from all different backgrounds being able to interact, we are taking a step forward with this new generation towards a more unified community.” 

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