Catholic New World: Newspaper for the Archdiocese of Chicago

St. Nicholas of Tolentine starts school year in style

St. Nicholas of Tolentine (3741 W. 62nd St,) kicked off its 2016/17 school year with a red carpet event. Teachers arrived in a stretch limo and joined students in walking the red carpet into the school. They received a blessing from the pastor before Jim Rigg, superintendent ran the ceremonial bell signaling the start of classes.

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Maureen Keane, Principal Mariagnes Menden and Jim Rigg, superintendent of Catholic schools, wait for the limo to arrive with the schools "celebrities."

Photo: Karen Callaway / Catholic New World