OLEAN — Southern Tier Catholic School was graced with a special visit today as St. Nicholas, the beloved figure of generosity and compassion, made a heartwarming appearance on his feast day. St. Nicholas, also known as Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, or simply Santa Claus, took the time to impart valuable lessons on love, generosity, and […]
A new school year is underway throughout the Diocese of Buffalo, but for students at Southern Tier Catholic School in Olean, it’s also a start in a new location, inside an old school building. The students will now attend classes within the former St. John’s School building on North Union Street. On Thursday, Sept. 14, […]
Eleven Diocesan elementary schools gathered Thursday night, Sept. 29, for the kickoff of the collaborative strategic planning process. After sharing a meal, the 60 representatives from schools spanning the diocese met the facilitator, Dr. Tad Dickel, who offered a brief overview of the challenges facing Catholic schools in the country and then outlined the process […]
Father Barry Allaire, who had served Archbishop Walsh High School and the Olean area for most of his priestly life, died June 5, 2022, just days after celebrating the 50th anniversary of his ordination. Born July 12, 1946, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, he attended St. Andrew School in Kenmore and then the […]
Thomas Manko, STCS/Walsh President (from left); Lester Simonds, grand prize winner; Nate Farnum, STCS/Walsh school counselor OLEAN — The biggest winner in the Archbishop Walsh Academy and Southern Tier Catholic School St. Pat’s Money Madness are the students who attend the school. The school wishes to thank the community for its incredible support for the schools […]
