Padua News

Padua recognizes 16 talented artists with induction into NAHS Chapter

September 6th, 2024 | News, News 2024

“Every painting is a voyage into a sacred harbor.” The words of Giotto di Bondone may reference painting specifically, but when considered in more general […]

Howley Foundation Visits Padua Student Scholarship Recipients

September 5th, 2024 | News, News 2024

Helping to give the gift of education is a key tenant of The Howley Foundation, and several members of the Padua Franciscan High School community […]

Padua Unveils Second Mascot

August 23rd, 2024 | News

Bella the Bruin makes her Padua Debut The newest class of students at Padua Franciscan High School officially has 233 members, but there was one […]

Padua Celebrates 2024 Opening Liturgy

August 23rd, 2024 | News

The Padua community celebrated the start of the 2024-2025 school year with its Opening Liturgy on Friday, August 23, 2024. Friar Johnpaul Cafiero, OFM served […]

Bruins Gather for Family Mass

August 18th, 2024 | News

Thank you to all who attended our annual Family Mass on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Friar Johnpaul Cafiero, OFM was the celebrant. He reminded us […]

Padua Welcomes New Employees

August 15th, 2024 | News

NEW FACULTY & STAFF MEMBERS Padua has welcomed several new faculty and staff members for the 2024-2025 school year, including three alumni. Mr. Scott Bubnick […]

Summer Renovations Wrapping Up

August 14th, 2024 | News

A number of projects are nearing completion on Padua Franciscan High School’s campus, in time for the upcoming school year. Some of the more notable […]

Padua Launches New Athletics Website & Mobile App

August 12th, 2024 | News

Throughout the summer, Padua redeveloped its athletics website PaduaBruins.com and mobile app to improve the fan/user experience. Updated rosters, schedules and easy access to purchase […]

Freshman Class of 2028 Outdoor Social

August 1st, 2024 | News

The Class of 2028 gathered for a night of fun at our Incoming Freshman Outdoor Social. New friendships were formed as they played cornhole, spike […]

Padua Leaders Support Franciscan Ministry in Chicago

July 24th, 2024 | News

President Dave Stec ’86, along with his wife, Beth, and Vice President of Advancement Tony Shuman ’91 and his wife, Kammy ’89, attended the St. […]