Recognition

An excellent Catholic School in the Archdiocese of Hartford has a qualified school leader responsible for realizing and implementing the school's mission and vision guided by a statetic plan."

Archdiocese of Hartford 2020-2021 Innovation Grant Awards

Congratulations to the thirty-two Catholic schools or parishes that have been awarded 2020 Innovation Grants! We are so proud of these schools and parishes for enhancing their educational efforts with new, creative programming.

• Innovation and creativity that will impact multiple grade levels and have a long-term influence;
• The potential to create long lasting, positive change that strengthens school and parish communities;
• The transformative power to breathe life into programs serving the wider Archdiocesan community;
• A measurable and replicable impact that will infuse new energy into our school classrooms and parish catechetical programs, transforming them in a positive way.

Archdiocesan Distinguished Elementary School Pastor Award

(Rev. Kevin P. Cavanaugh, Pastor of the Church of Saint James in Manchester, 2019 – 2020 Distinguished Pastor)

The Archdiocesan Distinguished Pastor Award is presented in honor of those pastors who have demonstrated outstanding support for Catholic elementary education. In addition to this Archdiocesan recognition, Distinguished Pastor awardees are also submitted to the National Catholic Educational Association for consideration of national recognition.

The following qualities are considered when naming the Archdiocesan Distinguished Elementary School Pastor.

The Distinguished Pastor must:

• Possess a clear philosophy of Catholic education;
• Provide spiritual guidance to the school community;
• Participate in school activities;
• Work with the school board and/or parent association;
• Support the school administration and faculty;
• Engage the community in providing financial support to the school and;
• Have a minimum of three years of service as a pastor in a parish associated with a Catholic elementary school.

To learn more about this year's honoree, Rev. Kevin P. Cavanaugh, click here

Recipients of this award:

2019-2020: Rev. Kevin P. Cavanaugh, St. James School, Manchester
2018-2019: Rev. James M. Sullivan, Assumption School, Ansonia
2017-2018: Msgr. Thomas G. Ginty, St. Matthew School, Forestville
2016-2017: Rev. Francis T. Carter, St. Bernadette, School, New Haven
2015-2016: Rev. Ronald P. May and Reverend Nicholas P. Melo, Southington Catholic School, Southington
2014-2015: Rev. Stephen M. Sledesky, St. Bridget School, Manchester
2013-2014: Rev. Shawn T. Daly*, Corpus Christi School, Wethersfield
2012-2013: Rev. Christopher M. Tiano, St. Peter/St. Francis of Assisi School, Torrington
2011-2012: Rev. Mark R. Jette, St. Lawrence School, West Haven
2010-2011, Rev. Joseph V. DiSciacca, St. Joseph School, Bristol
2009-2010: Msgr. John P. Conte*, Our Lady of Mercy School, Madison
2009-2010: Rev. Lawrence S. Symolon*, Our Lady of Mercy School, Madison
2008-2009: Msgr. James G. Coleman, SS. Peter & Paul School, Waterbury
2007-2008: Rev. Charles J. MacDonald, St. Rita School, Hamden

*Indicates nationally recognized by the National Catholic Educational Association.

Archdiocesan Distinguished Catholic School Administrator Award

The Office of Education, Evangelization and Catechesis bestows this award to give public recognition to outstanding Catholic school administrators serving in the Archdiocese of Hartford. This award is also the basis for nominating the administrator for the National Distinguished Principal or Secondary Administrator Award sponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association.

The following are considerations for naming the Archdiocesan Distinguished Catholic School Administrator:

• The administrator’s leadership has benefited curriculum, staff morale, community support, student interest, and the learning environment.
• The school exhibits increased or consistently high levels of student achievement as demonstrated on a standardized assessment instrument.
• The administrator provides creative leadership that inspires teachers and others to achieve and contribute to the school environment.
• Examples of service or achievement are above and beyond what is expected in the usual school program.
• Others have acknowledged the administrator as a force for positive change.

To learn more about this year's honoree, Eileen Regan, click here

Recipients of this award:

The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award