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Roselle, NJ: People in the audience to watch the 2022 graduating class of Roselle Catholic High School were seeing double this year thanks to a unique situation: six sets of graduating twins.

Newark, NJ: The 23 Catholic high schools of the Archdiocese of Newark celebrated their graduating classes recently, with processions occurring in late May and early June. Congratulations to graduates from the following schools, listed by county.

Scotch Plains, NJ: Union Catholic put an exclamation point on what was most likely the greatest season in NJ history for a combined boys and girls track and field program by winning two national championships, equaling a state record, producing 23 All-Americans, and winning two Meet of Champions titles during a weekend filled with electrifying performances.

Scotch Plains, NJ: The Union Catholic boys got the New Balance National Championships off to an electrifying start by winning the boys 4xmile and breaking the New Jersey state record on Thursday night at historic Franklin Field in Philadelphia.

Demarest, NJ: As graduation day approached, the Academy of the Holy Angels took time to recognize the many achievements of the Class of 2022.

Clark, NJ: Mother Seton Regional High School held commencement exercises May 26, 2022. Diplomas were presented by Sister Jacquelyn Balasia, Principal. The Class of 2022 has achieved in excess of $13.7 million dollars in academic scholarships and awards.

Scotch Plains, NJ: Blue caps went airborne through the sun-splashed sky when Union Catholic’s Class of 2022 graduated during a ceremony held in front of the school on Wednesday.

Clark, NJ: The Administration, Faculty and Staff of Mother Seton Regional High School are proud to announce their senior class valedictorian and salutatorian for the 2021-2022 school year. Valedictorian, Emily Destito of Linden, and Salutatorian, Raquel Pita of Belleville, were recognized with the top two academic achievement awards.

Trenton, NJ: The New Jersey Network of Catholic School Families is requesting increases in the state budget for transportation and compensatory education. Increases to these accounts are greatly needed by Catholic school and all nonpublic school children whose parents save the taxpayers of New Jersey a great deal of money each year.

Demarest, NJ: This study abroad opportunity is personal -- in the best possible way. Several intellectually curious scholars from the Academy of the Holy Angels just ventured across the Atlantic, and immersed themselves in a bespoke critical thinking course at Oxford University’s Pembroke College.

Franklin Lakes, NJ: Pope Francis announced the 16th Ordinary Synod of Bishops, which will take place in 2023 in Rome. The Holy Father’s theme for the synod is for a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission. The term “synodality” means walking the same road together.

Scotch Plains, NJ: Jackie Dyer calls it a dream come true. Others are calling it the perfect fit. Dyer, who always hoped to one day become the head girls basketball coach at Union Catholic, got her wish when she was recently named to take over the girls basketball program at her alma mater.

Montclair, NJ: The Board of Trustees of Immaculate Conception High School, Montclair, NJ, is happy to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael Seeback, Ed.D as the new Head of School for Immaculate Conception High School effective July 1, 2022.

Scotch Plains, NJ: Matthews won 750 games, the third most by a girls basketball coach in N.J. history. When Kathy Matthews walked to the stage at the Prudential Center on Monday night, she received a huge ovation from the packed crowd, which included several former players, friends, family, coaches on her staff, and Union Catholic administrators.

Jersey City, NJ: The Peer Ministry students of Hudson Catholic High School in Jersey City, have put together an incredible recreation of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper. The final captivating image is faithful to the original but instead of 13 men, it is made up of a combination of male and female students representing the school’s co-ed demographic.

Scotch Plains, NJ: Union Catholic held its Principal’s Reception for the Class of 2026 Scholarship Recipients on Wednesday at the Shackamaxon Country Club.

Newark, NJ: The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC) recently launched the Torch of Learning campaign, a new three-year initiative that aims to annually match the $150,000 the Archdiocese of Newark provides each year to fund its “We Are Living Stones” Catholic Tuition Assistance Program offered through SFIC.

Scotch Plains, NJ: The senior is also an Honor Roll Student, and a member of the National Honor Society.

Demarest, NJ: The creative crew that produces “Blueprint,” the Academy of the Holy Angels’ literary magazine, recently received national recognition. Their 2021 publication received the rank of Merit from Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines, a program run by the National Council of Teachers of English.

Newark, NJ: Catholic Schools Week, which runs from Jan. 30 through Feb. 5 this year, is a time to celebrate the importance of Catholic education. Families choose Catholic schools because they are known for high test scores and graduation rates, passionate teachers, and creating a world of opportunities for students.