Cabrini High School recently hosted an unforgettable Welcome Night for its incoming pre-freshmen and freshmen, the classes of 2031 and 2030. It was an evening that reflected both the strength of the Cabrini community and the excitement surrounding this year’s remarkable recruitment success. In what can only be described as a milestone moment, Cabrini has welcomed a class that is more than double the size of last year’s incoming group, with over 100 young women applying to become the next generation of Cabrini Crescents.
The evening brought together students and their families for a first glimpse into the vibrant life that awaits them on campus. New students had the opportunity to meet their future classmates, beginning to form the friendships that will shape their high school experience. Laughter and conversation filled the cafeteria and arena as connections were made and anticipation grew.
Parents were equally engaged, connecting with members of the Cabrini Dads’ Club and the Parents Association. These conversations highlighted the strong network of support that defines the Cabrini experience, not just for students, but for families as well. Faculty and administrators were also present throughout the evening, offering a warm welcome and sharing their vision for guiding each student’s academic and personal journey.
A highlight of the night was an inspiring welcome video that captured the spirit of Cabrini and previewed the transformative years ahead. From academic excellence to spiritual growth, leadership opportunities, and lifelong friendships, the video painted a compelling picture of what it truly means to be a Crescent ~ story continues on following page
As these young women prepare to begin their Cabrini journey, the energy and enthusiasm of Welcome Night made one thing clear: the future is bright, and these classes are ready to shine.
Watch the welcome video here: https://streamable.com/jdwrhi
The Cabrini Immigration Commission of the Guadalupe Province, and the Cabrini University CAVS and community responded to an urgent need in a local school district in Southeast Pennsylvania. Three immigrant families in that district are in dire straits due to varying circumstances. When contacted by Karol Brewer, Co-Chair of the Cabrini Immigration Commission, Holly Oliver, the district social worker, explained the differing plights of these families. Due to the overwhelming generosity of Cabrini University alumni, faculty and staff and Villanova University staff members over the past year, Cabrini was able to provide support in the form of gift cards to assist these struggling families. Holly Oliver administers the gift cards to ensure that they provide the necessities needed. Abundant thanks to everyone who allows our support to continue.
The 2026 Cabrini Australia nurses and midwives graduate cohort is the largest in the Program’s history. It also contains more Cabrini DNA than any cohort that’s come before it. Forty-one graduates were blessed before a large crowd of family, friends and colleagues in the Chapel on Monday 27 April, taking the total number of 2026 graduates to 90.
Cabrini Immigrant Services -Dobbs Ferry (CIS-DF) was very honored to have Sr. Bridget Zanin, MSC, speak to our Knitting Group about the life of St. Cabrini.
Sr. Renee Kittelson, MSC attended a Volunteer Appreciation Event at the Gouverneur Skilled Nursing Facility on April 22, 2026. Sr. Renee has been a Catholic Volunteer at the facility for the past three years where the Missionary Sisters have been a presence t for many years.
This year, Social Studies teacher Jose Lozano was named a recipient of the inaugural Bischof Research and Travel Scholarship, awarded by the Center Austria at the University of New Orleans. This prestigious honor supports academic research and cultural exchange between New Orleans and Austria. Lozano earned the award for his extensive study of the Habsburg dynasty, which culminated in a research trip to Vienna last summer. Through firsthand archival work and immersion in European history, he deepened his scholarship in ways that directly enrich his teaching. His recognition, shared with an Austrian student at UNO, underscores both his academic rigor and the global perspective he brings to Cabrini students.
Cabrini also celebrates the continued recognition of its faculty closer to home. Elizabeth Leblanc, Science Department Chair, and Lisa Dubus, Social Studies Department Chair, have been named Top 10 finalists in the New Orleans Mom Blog Teacher of the Year campaign. Selected from a highly competitive pool of educators across the region, this distinction reflects their exceptional dedication to student growth and achievement. Both educators are widely respected for their ability to engage and inspire, fostering intellectual curiosity that extends well beyond the classroom.
In the mid-afternoon of Tuesday 14 April, a call came to me from Cabrini Malvern Reception. A lady named Elizabeth was asking to see me.
Last Thursday evening, members of our Cabrini University community attended the Villanova University Endowed Scholarship Award Dinner, specifically to honor the recipients of the Cabrini High School Scholarship and the Cabrini University Alumni Association Scholarship.