Holy Family is pleased to announce an interim school leadership plan for St. Columbkille Elementary following the recent resignation of Principal Catherine Stewart, OP, Ed.D. for personal reasons. In order to leverage a full recruitment cycle, Holy Family will postpone the hiring process for the upcoming school year and has instead appointed an interim administrative transition team, including St. Columbkille student and staff support specialist, Meredith Willman, and current chief administrator, Phil Bormann. Mrs. Willman and Mr. Bormann will work together as the school’s co-administrators du ..read more

It is with sincere respect and deep appreciation I share the news that Resurrection Principal Denise Grant has announced her plan to retire at the end of the 2022-2023 school year.   Denise has truly been a gift to our Catholic schools. She has served as a Holy Family administrator since 2005 at Holy Ghost and St. Anthony before transitioning to Resurrection, where she has led for the past nine years. She is a leader who has ushered in new growth in enrollment and assisted in the building process for our new school at Resurrection. On behalf of the Holy Family community, I thank ..read more

Your child’s high school years are pivotal. The next four years will be filled with experiences and opportunities that will shape their future. But if high school hasn’t lived up to your family’s expectations so far, Wahlert Catholic High School is still an option.       Holy Family Catholic Schools is accepting 2021-2022 transfer enrollment at Wahlert Catholic High School for all grades. Come see why Wahlert Catholic is different with:   Quality Academics and High Expectations: At Wahlert Catholic, we want to ensure that our students are prepared for college and career ..read more

St. Columbkille 4th-grade teacher Ellen Funke describes the rich learning taking place in her personalized learning classroom. “Introducing the American Revolution to 4th graders is one ‘aha’ moment after another. With each revelation, students start to piece together the bits of American history they’ve collected over the years. When a lightbulb moment occurs, a student may proclaim something like: ‘I thought the Boston Tea Party was about drinking tea!’ or ‘So that’s what we are celebrating on the 4th of July!’ or ‘I know why the Patriots call the British soldiers lobsterbacks–it’s because t ..read more

Brain Health Retreat Room Opens at Wahlert Catholic High School Holy Family Catholic Schools has always taken a holistic approach to education – understanding that nourishment of the mind and body should accompany nourishment of the spirit. This year, with the unveiling of a new Brain Health Retreat Room at Wahlert Catholic High School, students have a safe space to prioritize their well-being.   Meet Molly Menster, Wahlert Catholic High School’s new Brain Health Liaison. “The only things I’ve heard are expressions of relief that we have this space,” said Molly Menster, Holy Family Brai ..read more

One of the benefits of a strong mentoring program is a strong school community. Students become more aware of the consequences of their actions and how their work affects others. At Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School, mentors encourage students to grow as individuals and as a community, and in the case of missteps or defeats, mentors help their students learn resilience by encouraging them to try again.  “Mentoring ensures that no student falls through the cracks,” said Mazzuchelli Principal Doug Varley. Mazzuchelli students are assigned mentors based on individual needs, social goals, an ..read more

Wahlert Catholic High School announces Doug Varley ‘82 as Associate Principal / Dean of Students starting in the 2022-2023 school year.   “Mr. Varley has been a longstanding, committed leader at Holy Family, and I look forward to leading with him as he returns to Wahlert Catholic. Passionate about the success of teachers and students alike, Doug is an organized, systems thinker who will go the distance to ensure our school environment is a safe, welcoming place for all,” said incoming Wahlert Catholic Principal Mariah Reeves. As a graduate and former Wahlert teacher, Mr. Varley is deeply ..read more

It is with heartfelt appreciation and deep respect that today I announce the planned retirements of three esteemed colleagues and Holy Family school administrators at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 school year. On behalf of the entire Holy Family Catholic Schools community, I want to express my sincere gratitude to Principals Ron Meyers of Wahlert Catholic High School, Barb Roling of St. Columbkille Elementary, and Carolyn Wiezorek, Ed.D., of Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Immersion School. The work of these individuals will continue to live on in the lives of countless students and staff memb ..read more

Fr. Martin Coolidge joins Fr. Andy Upah in serving as Co-Campus Chaplains for Wahlert Catholic High School, Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School and Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Immersion School on the Holy Family Central Campus.  Fr. Martin is also the associate pastor at St. Raphael Cathedral and St. Patrick in Dubuque.  My name is Fr. Martin Coolidge. I grew up in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, with my mom, dad, and two brothers. Our family moved to Elyria, OH (near Cleveland) when I was a freshman in high school, where I attended the Catholic high school and then went on to Iowa State Univer ..read more

On average, more than 90 percent of Wahlert Catholic graduates attend post-secondary education, and for the class of 2020, that number increased to 98 percent. With the majority of its students continuing their education beyond high school, Wahlert provides ample opportunities for students to prepare and obtain college credit through advanced placement (AP), placement in college credit (PICC), or concurrent enrollment courses through area colleges. “Wahlert offers students credit-bearing post-secondary courses, workforce or military training, certificate or licensure programs, and apprenticesh ..read more