Catholic Faith

Last week, freshmen students in Star Seminars spent time learning about the rich history of our founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph, and how their work and charism continues to influence us to this day.

Anne Marie Whitehead (’10), now Sister Mary Altar of Sacrifice, SSVM, is five years into her mission in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea, a Pacific island country located to the north of Australia. Last September, she had ” … a surreal, once-in-a-lifetime experience” when Pope Francis paid the mission a visit.

Marilyn (Harris, ’61) Dabaghi and more than 30 family and extended family members traveled to Rome late last year for a unique and very special occasion: their ancestors, known as The Massabki Brothers, were canonized as Maronite saints by Pope Francis on October 20, 2024.

On Sunday, July 9, The Kansas City Star named St. Teresa’s Academy “Kansas City’s Favorite High School” based on community-wide input.

St. Teresa’s Academy welcomes four community leaders to the STA Board of Directors, effective July 2023.

At a March 21, 2024, ceremony in Goppert Gymnasium, the STA community honored student and community recipients of the Mother Evelyn O’Neill Award. This award recognizes excellence in leadership, community service or educational reform.

STA honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and his passion and commitment to racial equality and civil rights.

A message to the STA community from Dr. Siabhan May-Washington.

On Sunday, July 9, The Kansas City Star named St. Teresa’s Academy “Kansas City’s Best High School” based on community-wide input.

St. Teresa’s Academy welcomes three community leaders to the STA Board of Directors, effective July 2023.