CSF in the News
The Catholic Schools Foundation is proud to have our work supporting students, families, and Catholic schools across Greater Boston recognized by local media. Below is a selection of recent news stories highlighting our impact in the community.
Featured Story
Dorchester Reporter
St. John Paul II Lower Mills student wins prestigious Inspiration Scholarship | December 3, 2025
Esiah McGauley, an 8th grader at Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy in Dorchester, has been awarded a four‑year, merit‑ and need‑based High School Inspiration Scholarship through the Catholic Schools Foundation, demonstrating CSF’s commitment to expanding access to high‑quality Catholic education for outstanding students across the Archdiocese of Boston.
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EastBoston.com
East Boston’s Violet Yepes Sanchez Selected for $200K Inspiration Scholarship | November 21, 2025
Violet Yepes Sanchez, a student at East Boston Central Catholic School, was awarded a $200,000 Inspiration Scholarship through the Catholic Schools Foundation. This award highlights CSF’s mission to provide access to high-quality Catholic education for students with academic promise and financial need.
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The Boston Pilot
Catholic Schools Foundation donors see impact on annual Bus Tour | Nov 28, 2025
Coverage of CSF’s annual donor Bus Tour showcases how the Foundation’s supporters are making a tangible difference in students’ lives across Greater Boston. The tour highlights the impact of scholarships, emergency funding, and other programs that strengthen Catholic education.
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The Boston Pilot
Impact of CSF scholarships highlighted at Celebration of Excellence. | March 7, 2025
A feature on the annual Celebration of Excellence event held at PwC, focusing on how scholarships and professional networking support graduating seniors.
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The Boston Pilot
Building Minds Gala raises $5 million to support Catholic Schools | April 11, 2025
The 35th Annual Building Minds Scholarship Fund Gala, hosted by CSF, raised $5 million in scholarships to support Boston-area students attending Catholic schools. The event celebrates donors, students, and the transformative impact of Catholic education in the community.
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The Boston Sun
The Catholic Schools Foundation to Honor Bain Capital at the 35th Annual Building Minds Scholarship Fund Gala | March 27, 2025
The Boston Sun highlights CSF’s 35th Annual Building Minds Scholarship Fund Gala, celebrating Bain Capital and the generosity of donors whose support helps provide scholarships and expand access to Catholic education for students across Greater Boston.
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Featured here are monthly Boston Pilot articles by our executive director, Michael Reardon. Each article highlights a different aspect of Catholic education—its people, moments, and impact—while connecting to current events, pop culture, and the world around us.
A little perspective at Christmas
By Michael Reardon | Friday, December 19, 2025
A reflection on the reality of Christ’s birth, this column calls for perspective during the Christmas season. It reminds us that joy, struggle, and hope coexist — and that faith invites us to see the world with compassion and humility.
Let gratitude lead us through the holidays
By Michael Reardon | Friday, November 21, 2025
A Thanksgiving reflection on stress, frustration, and gratitude during the holiday season. This piece encourages readers to pause, lead with empathy, and remember the people — and blessings — that matter most.
A new opportunity to support Catholic education
By Michael Reardon | Friday, October 24, 2025
This column highlights the real, life-changing impact of scholarships and explores a new federal tax credit opportunity that could expand access to Catholic education. It reminds readers that even modest gifts can transform a child’s future.
'Overcome evil with good'
By Michael Reardon | Friday, September 26, 2025
Reflecting on Father Pedro Arrupe’s words, this column calls for responding to division and conflict with love rather than contempt. It urges readers to remember our shared humanity and to model moral leadership for the next generation.
The city of hope
By Michael Reardon | Friday, August 29, 2025
A visit to Lawrence Catholic Academy reveals how Catholic education can revitalize not just students, but entire communities. This piece powerfully contrasts past perceptions with present reality, showing how investment in education creates lasting hope.
Lessons from a viral moment
By Michael Reardon | Friday, July 25, 2025
Using a widely shared cultural moment as a teaching opportunity, this column challenges readers to model empathy, restraint, and compassion — especially for young people watching how adults respond to public mistakes and social media outrage.
Behind every statistic is a story
By Michael Reardon | Friday, June 27, 2025
This reflection reframes data and metrics through a human lens, reminding readers that behind every statistic is a child, a family, and a future. It underscores how Catholic education transforms lives in ways numbers alone can never fully capture.
Lessons from Mr. Rogers
By Michael Reardon | Friday, May 23, 2025
Drawing inspiration from Mr. Rogers’ timeless wisdom, this column emphasizes kindness, humility, and the importance of “looking for the helpers.” It connects these values to the daily work of Catholic educators and the generosity that makes Catholic education possible for thousands of students.
The call of Pope Francis' final Easter message
By Michael Reardon | Friday, April 25, 2025
A reflection on Pope Francis’ final Easter address, calling readers to recognize the humanity of Christ and one another. This piece challenges us to respond to suffering, division, and conflict with love, dignity, and hope rooted in the Resurrection.
The power of hope
By Michael Reardon | Friday, March 28, 2025
Through the story of a CSF scholar, this column illustrates how opportunity, faith, and generosity can change the trajectory of a life — and even generations to come. Set within Pope Francis’ call to “journey together in hope,” it highlights the transformational impact of Catholic education.
Seeking the truth
By Michael Reardon | Friday, February 28, 2025
In a world overwhelmed by noise and competing narratives, this piece affirms the role of Catholic schools in forming students to seek truth through both faith and reason. It is a powerful reminder that facts matter, truth exists, and education rooted in the Gospel prepares young people to think critically and act justly.
'Do whatever he tells you'
By Michael Reardon | Friday, January 24, 2025
A reflection on the Wedding Feast at Cana and the foundational purpose of Catholic education. This column explores how Catholic schools invite students and families to encounter the Gospel, discern God’s call in their lives, and experience faith as something lived and accessible every day.
