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Sharing a sense of belonging

July 1, 2010 was a sort of homecoming day for me. After attending Catholic schools in Biddeford, Maine and Pascoag, Rhode Island followed by Providence College and St. Francis College, I taught at St. Dominic Regional High School from  1971 to 1972. After that, I had a long, rewarding career as a public school teacher […]

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We are dedicated to excellence

August 20, 2010… what a joy it was to have been a part of the opening of the 2010-11 academic year! Saint Dominic Academy was officially in session on that date. Once again, I have been privileged to witness another positive step in the history of this fine Catholic institution. I graduated from St. Dominic […]

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The parent-school partnership in faith and trust

Wow, what a year we are having at Saint Dominic Academy! After Bishop Malone announced early last year that we would be combining our efforts to better serve the families in our area, many hours of planning, hard work and input from our families have provided us with a new school and a new resolve […]

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National Honor Society at St. Dom’s

Catholic schools have always been known for the excellent preparation they offer each of their students for the challenges they will face in life. With the focus of a rigorous academic program, Saint Dominic Academy strives to equip each member of our school community, Pre-K – 12, with the intellectual tools they will need to […]

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Catholic Schools Week 2011 activities

Jr. / Sr. High Campus Auburn Sunday, January 30 JH Hockey vs Lewiston at NYA 6:50 p.m. Monday, January 31 2011-2012 Registration for current families begins 5th & 6th Graders visit Auburn campus 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Includes lunch) Girl’s JV Basketball vs Vineyard Christian 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 1 Blood Drive 7:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Girl’s […]

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Blessed with opportunities

“… if we should win, let it be by the code, with our faith and honor held high; and if we should lose, let us stand by the road and cheer as the winners go by.” — Knute Rockne For the last 30 years I have been blessed with the opportunity to coach and teach […]

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Preparing for success in school and beyond

It wasn’t until the summer before my freshman year of high school that I heard about St. Dom’s, when I found out my family might be moving to Maine from Illinois. I came to visit the school in June, and I was in awe of the campus. The school buildings and beautiful grounds were impressive, […]

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Ensuring a Catholic education for everyone

Strong! Vibrant! Alive! This is the time of year when governmental leaders provide their assessment as to the “health” of the state or nation. Based on the overwhelming number of positive responses we have received from our families on the formation of Saint Dominic Academy, we are proud to say that St. Dom’s is stronger […]

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The history of Catholic education in Lewiston-Auburn

To truly appreciate the dedication and commitment to Catholic education in Lewiston-Auburn, one must start at the beginning. As early as 1870, the children of French-speaking families of Lewiston-Auburn were being taught basic elementary subjects in private homes. It was 1878 when St. Peter and Paul’s Reverend Father Pierre Hevey invited the Sisters of Charity […]