We spent a very rewarding day Monday with our client Fontbonne, The Early College of Boston, a Catholic school for girls in Milton, Mass., as the new head of the Boston Archdiocese, Archbishop Richard Henning, made his first visit to the school and celebrated Mass to mark the start of Catholic Schools Week.
“It was a true privilege to welcome Archbishop Henning to Fontbonne, especially during our 70th Anniversary,” said Head of School Maura Spignesi. “His presence and inspiring message about being the ambassadors of God’s love and women of service to others highlight the importance of Catholic education and our mission to empower young women.”
Following Mass, Archbishop Henning toured the school and spoke to students and staff while learning more about Fontbonne’s mission.
“Since our faith is so central to everything we do at Fontbonne, I feel like we hear about the Archbishops and Cardinals, but to be able to actually meet and experience Mass led by the Archbishop, it’s just so special,” said Susan Leuchte, a Fontbonne senior.
Throughout the day Monday, Fontbonne students participated in discussions and service projects aimed at fostering unity, inclusion, and social justice – principles deeply embedded in the school’s mission. As part of their service projects, students made blankets and friendship bracelets for the men, women, and children at Bethany Hill Place in Framingham, which provides housing and educational opportunities for those in need.
“One of the greatest lessons we take from the Sisters of St. Joseph is the peaceful resolution of conflict,” Spignesi said. “As we celebrate Martin Luther King and all that he stood for, our young women will listen, learn, sing, dance, and be joyful in sharing the message of unifying love and ensuring that everyone has a place at the table, with their voices heard.”
Numerous Boston print and broadcast media outlets covered the Archbishop’s visit. We were thrilled to be part of it.
