Principal's Message
 

Dear Cathedral Parents and Guardians,

We've made it to the middle of May, and things have definitely been quieter on The Hill this week, with most of our Senior class finished with exams. (They'll show up for the Irish 500 on Friday, and we'll be back in full force!) I hope all Cathedral Moms had a wonderful Mother's Day last weekend. Whatever ways your family honored you were certainly merited. Our mothers do so much for us; one day a year to honor them is simply not enough. Maybe that is why The Church, in her wisdom, dedicated the entire month of May to Our Lady!

May 15 is the Feast Day for St. Isidore the Farmer. St. Isidore was a day laborer who tilled the soil on the estate of a Spanish nobleman outside Madrid. He was known for attending Mass daily before his labors began and praying throughout the day as he worked. We model just that kind of daily prayer commitment at Cathedral. Our students and educators have the opportunity for daily Mass, thanks to Father Jomy and Father Geoff. We begin and end the day with prayer, pray at the beginning of our classes, and pause at midday to thank God before lunch begins. This rhythm of prayer anchors our daily work and provides our students with what I hope is a lifelong habit of integrating their spiritual life with their study and work. 

As we near the end of the academic year, I like to reflect on the journey and give thanks for all the many accomplishments of our students. Our Seniors chose Zeal as the Holy Cross theme this year, and they displayed Zeal in so many ways. Once again, we have achieved 100% college acceptance for our students, and many were directly admitted to prestigious academic programs at their chosen universities. Thirty-four of our Seniors earned the AP Capstone distinction by completing AP Seminar and AP Research. They engaged with complex issues, asked thoughtful questions, collaborated meaningfully with educators and other students, and pursued original research with courage and-- no doubt-- integrity. All 275 Seniors completed their St. Andre' Project and made a difference in our community. I could go on and on because we are so incredibly proud of our students, and we will miss this Senior class a great deal.

A Catholic education at Cathedral High School offers students more than academic excellence—it nurtures the whole person: mind, body, and soul. Cathedral forms students in faith, character, and service, preparing them not only for college and careers but for a life of purpose and integrity, giving them the competence to see problems in our world and the courage to seek answers.

At Cathedral, education is a vocation. Our educators view their work as a ministry, accompanying students in discovering their God-given gifts and challenging them to use those gifts in the service of others. Catholic Holy Cross values are not confined to religion classes; they are woven into daily life—in prayer, in service projects, in athletics, in the arts, and in the way students treat one another.

As a school community, Cathedral nurtures a strong sense of belonging and moral responsibility. Students are taught to seek truth, promote justice, and live with compassion. In an increasingly complex world, Cathedral graduates are well-educated and well-grounded—equipped to lead with faith, act with courage, and serve with love.

 As a reminder, Baccalaureate Mass is Sunday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Welch Activity Center. Commencement is Monday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Fishers Event Center. Commencement will be streamed live, so please feel free to share this link with family and friends who can't make it to the ceremony.

Please take note of Quick Glance Calendar below for our freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, and pay particularly close attention to the dismissal times. The Final Exam schedule has been in the Parent Newsletter for a few weeks, but now that the time is upon us, I want to be sure to draw your attention to the changes for next week. 

Thank you for entrusting your children to our care and partnering with us during this significant time in their lives. We extend special blessings to the Class of 2025 and their families. You will be missed, but always remember The Hill is your home.

God bless,
Mark Matthews
Principal