St. Joan of Arc School Awarded for Distinction in STEM

News

St. Joan of Arc School in Hershey has been recognized for its Program of Distinction in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CESS). St. Joan’s is the fourth school in the nation to receive this award.

MSA-accredited schools are eligible to apply for Program of Distinction recognition for outstanding programs in specific fields. The STEM Program of Distinction recognizes schools that show a commitment to ensuring graduates are prepared to succeed in STEM classes in college and are well-positioned to pursue a STEM-related career.

Day of Dialogue Addresses Hope in Midst of Division

News

Responding to division is society and in the Christian Church, the annual LARC Day of Dialogue brought together clergy and parishioners of local Christian traditions for prayer and discussion.

The annual event is a joint effort of the Lutheran, Anglican and Roman Catholic churches in central Pennsylvania for prayer and greater cooperation between the Churches. Titled “Division on Society, Division in the Church: Healing and Hope for the 21st Century,” the gathering was Oct. 28 at the Diocesan Center in Harrisburg.