A long history of academic excellence
Honoring our Past, Celebrating our Future.
Cardinal Lacroix Academy proudly carries forward a 120-year tradition of dedicated service to new American families in the greater Manchester community. We provide children and their families an exceptional Catholic education that inspires students, empowers families, and transforms lives.
St. Anthony of Padua School and St. Casimir School merged in 2018 to create Cardinal Lacroix Academy. This union combines the rich traditions and strong educational foundations established by the Sisters of Holy Cross and the Felician Sisters over more than 100 years. These institutions built an enduring legacy of faith, service, and community, particularly supporting immigrant families who have made the Manchester region their home.
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Cardinal Lacroix Academy continues this legacy with deep commitment to providing a safe, supportive environment where students from all backgrounds can excel academically while growing in faith and virtue. As we honor our past, we remain dedicated to inspiring students, empowering families, and transforming lives.
A Unified Legacy
The merger of St. Anthony and St. Casimir Schools into Cardinal Lacroix Academy represents more than combining institutions—it renews our commitment to the values of faith, service, and community that have guided both schools for over a century.
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Our motto—"Inspiring Students, Empowering Families, Transforming Lives"—embodies our mission. Cardinal Lacroix Academy fosters academic rigor, moral integrity, and spiritual growth, upholding the ideals that have shaped Catholic education in this community for more than 120 years.
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Looking to the future, we take pride in creating a place where students grow in knowledge, faith, and virtue. With our community's support and the Catholic Church's guidance, we embrace our role in serving future generations, ensuring Catholic education remains a beacon of hope for all. Together, we continue building a legacy of opportunity, empowerment, and excellence.
