Bishop McHugh School Honors Sister Rosemary Powers

COURT HOUSE – Students, staff, alumni, parents and members of the clergy gathered in the Bishop McHugh School gym on Sept. 24 to pay tribute to Sister Rosemary Powers, who stepped down from her role at the school this past summer after 60+ years in Catholic education.
The surprise celebration took place following a schoolwide prayer service for Mercy Day, a day that commemorates the opening of the first House of Mercy in 1827 by Catherine McAuley. Today that house in Dublin, Ireland, remains of symbol of Catherine’s work to help those who were poor, sick and uneducated in her community and her legacy of mercy to the world. 
The “flash mob”-style celebration for Sister Rosemary had a Phillies theme, with skits and songs. Students and staff donned Phillies shirts and carried signs with Sister Rosemary’s photo.  They lined up to present her with banners and other mementos to mark the occasion. Sister Rosemary thanked the group for the tribute, and reminded students that you’re never too young or old to make a difference.
 During her 16-year tenure at Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School, Sister Rosemary Powers has served as a spiritual leader and assistant to the principal. She has given more than 60 years to Catholic education, previously serving as principal, athletic director/coach, and in many other roles at Catholic schools in our region. She will go on to continue her service in the local community as a Sister of Mercy.
Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School is a PreK-8 regional school in Cape May County with a student-centered curriculum grounded in the Gospel values. For more information, visit http://bishopmchugh.com/mchugh/. The community is invited to “Like” Bishop McHugh on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BishopMcHughRegionalSchool and follow Principal McGuire on Twitter at @BMRCSPrincipal.