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Women’s Club Faculty Lounge Reflections

Students Thoughts on Returning To School Amid the Pandemic

Alumni Teacher Spotlights 2020-2021

Meet the Faculty 2020-2021

All-School Prayer Podcast

Have you listened to this year’s episodes yet?

New! Virtual Tutoring Center

Open during the day for online students and in the evening for all students. Read more.

Students return on Monday & Tuesday!

Parents & Students, be sure to read the reminders we emailed to you.

Gaelic Park Irish Heritage Scholarship Awarded to Providence Students

Rising seniors Kevin Conway of Mokena and Sarah McCarthy of Wilmington were selected as recipients in the scholarship.  Read more.

Important Update on Fall Sports Tryouts

Important updates on tryouts for Fall Sports at Providence Catholic.

PCHS Reopening Plan

Pending approval from the Diocese of Joliet, PCHS will open school utilizing a blended model. Read more.

Read the NEW Celtic Review Magazine!

Read the NEW Celtic Review magazine!

Inclusion and Diversity

These times call for every Catholic individual and institution to take inventory, to assess where it stands on the blessing of diversity and the sin of racism. The Family of Providence Catholic High School embraces the opportunity to share its journey.

Providence Catholic High School Makes Plan for a Safe Return To School

Providence Catholic High School leadership is making plans to return to school this fall. In late April, Providence Catholic leadership formed a Re-Opening Committee comprised of administrators, faculty and staff to develop education plans that address various scenarios for returning to school. The committee is addressing both in-person and eLearning instruction models. “Once the state provides us with guidelines, we will be ready for any scenario,” said the school’s President, Fr. John Merkelis, OSA.

Providence Catholic Mission Moment

On June 10, a small group of parents, students, faculty and staff packed boxes with food that will be distributed in Joliet.

PCHS Stage One Return to Play Athletic Guidelines

Please see this message for the PCHS Stage One Return to Play Athletic Guidelines.

Second Semester Honor Roll 2019-2020

Dr. John Harper, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce the school’s Second Semester Honor Roll. 

2019-2020 Second Semester Honor Roll – Parish

2019-2020 Second Semester Honor Roll – Parish

2019-2020 Second Semester Honor Roll – Last Name

2019-2020 Second Semester Honor Roll – Last Name

2019-2020 Second Semester Honor Roll – Hometown

2019-2020 Second Semester Honor Roll – Hometown

2019-2020 Second Semester Honor Roll – Junior High

2019-2020 Second Semester Honor Roll – Junior High

Prayer for Healing

I write to you in light of the recent Mass of the Solemnity of Pentecost and in the current unrest that our nation experiences. Fr. Rich’s beautiful Pentecost homily, recorded and sent to the Providence Family, encouraged us to become the fire of God’s love. Like the energy that summoned courage and excitement in the early apostles, we ask God to make our hearts burn with love.

Spirit Shop Pops Up Again

There’s a variety of shirts, jackets and accessories available now. Order today!

Main Office Summer Hours

Shortened hours – check before you head to campus

PCHS Response To Coronavirus

Message and Mass for 5-31| Last updated 5/30 @ 7:00 PM

End of Year Tasks

Learn about textbook and laptop returns, parking passes for next year, used polo collection & more

Providence Announces Valedictorian and Salutatorian for Class of 2020

Principal, Dr. John Harper announced Christopher Cokinos Valedictorian and Ryan Hilty as Salutatorian. “We are very proud of these academically gifted students who are very strong leaders among their peers both in and out of the classroom. We know they have very bright futures,” offered Harper

Pop-Up Spirit Shop selling Masks!

Show your Celtic Pride while you follow mandated health and safety measures.

Habitat for Humanity Candy Money

Locker Clean-Out: Schedule your Date & Time

Entrance by appointment only. Schedule yours now!

E-Learning Tech Support

A comprehensive page to help students on E-Learning days.

Class of 2020 Page Updated

Senior Families: Make sure to mark your calendar with all the dates & alternate dates!

Drive Thru Food Drive a Success!

On Friday, April 10, 2020, Providence Catholic faculty and staff volunteered to host a Drive Thru Food Drive at the high school.

A Letter from Fr. Merk

I was in the process of writing a letter to our various Board members to inform them of Providence Catholic’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic.  In doing so, I was quite impressed with the number and quality of things we are doing, many behind the scenes, to navigate our Providence Family through rough waters.  And so, I decided to provide this report to all of the Providence Families to let you know how we are facing such a challenging situation.

Drive-Thru Food Drive

A Note of Thanks From Fr. Rich

Dear Provi Family, 

On behalf of my family, I want to thank you for the outpouring of love and support at the loss of Mom. 

Reflections on PCHS

Recently, our faculty and staff took part in a retreat where four members of the PCHS family came back to talk about their experience: Mr. Pergi, Mr. Palmasani, Colleen Mitros Manuszak ’08, and Jackie Quirke Poulos ’05.

You can read Colleen’s reflection here: Colleen Manuszak 2008 

They provided a unique insight into what it has meant to them to be a part of Providence Catholic as faculty, as students, as coaches, and as friends, and brought to mind many fond memories. If you have a reflection you’d like to share with us, please email it to celtics@providencecatholic.org.

We will share more of the reflections in coming weeks.

COVID-19 and PCHS

Read letter regarding the latest action steps we are taking here at PCHS

AYM Easter Basket Drive

Runs March 10-12 – benefits local families. Read more.

February 2020 Students of the Month

Dr. John Harper is pleased to announce the school’s “Students of the Month” for February.

Arrangements for Barbara J. Young, mother of Fr. Richard Young, O.S.A.

It is with sadness we inform you on the death of Barbara J. Young, mother of Fr. Richard Young, O.S.A.  Please keep Fr. Rich and his family in your thoughts and prayers as they go through this difficult time.

Tickets on Sale for Back to the 80’s

Show opens April 2 – Tickets going fast!

5th-8th Graders are invited to a Paint Party!

5th to 8th Graders are invited to a painting party!

Three Providence Catholic Students Win Essay Competitions

Providence Catholic is proud to announce that three students have recently been recognized through community awards.

January 2020 Students of the Month

Dr. John Harper, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce the school’s “Students of the Month” for January.

39 Providence Catholic Students Have Earned The AP Scholar Award

39 Providence Catholic students have earned AP Scholar Awards by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) Exams

Fourteen Student Athletes at Providence Catholic Commit for Collegiate Athletics

Mr. Doug Ternik, Athletic Director at Providence Catholic High School announced that fourteen student-athletes from the school will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.

In Memoriam: Mr. Al Wycislo

Please keep the Wycislo family in your prayers.

38 Providence Catholic Students Recognized as 2019-20 Illinois State Scholars

38 students have been recognized as 2019-20 Illinois State Scholars.

2019-2020 First Semester Honor Roll

Dr. John Harper, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce the school’s First Semester Honor Roll.  The honor roll includes two categories; first honors recipients must obtain a 3.51 – 4.00 G.P.A., whereas second honors students receive a 3.00 – 3.50 G.P.A.