On the heels of the announcement that Spalding Institute alum and media evangelist Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen will soon be beatified, Peoria Notre Dame High School has issued a statement praising the glorious news. Chaplain Fr. Daniel Dionesotes said “To think that a saint was in the making during Fulton Sheen’s time at Spalding Institute...Read More

Warm up with this sweet story about two of our generous students! Last summer, Abigail (PND ’26) and Lillian Chaddock (PND ’29) volunteered for the “iCan Bike” program sponsored by Easterseals. The two sisters spent a week paired with a developmentally challenged child to teach him how to ride a bike. “It’s such a rewarding...Read More

During Catholic Schools Week, we are especially grateful for our amazing PND community! Our school parents, grandparents, partner schools, alumni, donors, and benefactors are the backbone of our mission to “form disciples of Jesus Christ in a community of Catholic faith, knowledge, and service.” The outstanding Catholic education we provide to our students would not...Read More

Spotlight on 2021 PND Alum Eddie Saunders! Eddie is a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University where he ran the 100m and 200m and the respective relays for the track team. While at IWU, Eddie studied advertising and marketing and was a member and eventually president of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He has recently joined Peoria...Read More

We are getting excited to welcome alumni from the Academy of Our Lady and Spalding Institute next weekend! Graduates from these predecessor schools are invited to visit PND and view their class composites in Alumni Hall. In addition, we will be holding a ceremony to unveil a banner honoring the 1924 basketball team who won...Read More

ALUMS! We love to hear about your exciting life events! Submit your recent wedding or baby announcement with photos to be included in the upcoming edition of The Irish Lens magazine. In addition, if you have recently graduated with the highest degree available in your profession, or if you have received accolades for a significant...Read More

Released from the vault after 30 years!!! These 24 karat gold plated ornaments which honor the history of the Academy of Our Lady/Spalding Institute will once again be available for purchase! The ornaments will be for sale during the AOL/SI all-class reunion on October 11. Join us between noon and 2:00 pm for a tour...Read More

Throughout the school year, recently graduated senior Rachel Horst painted a beautiful mural in Mr. Lowder’s classroom showcasing PND Athletics.  Thank you so much to Rachel for sharing your artistic talent and enhancing the school!Read More

Check out this inspiring story from the Journal Star about two of our alums! Matt Birkel (PND ’10) and Mike Birkel (PND ’11) shared their experience running in the Boston Marathon with their dad, Jeff, who suffers from ALS. What an amazing family!Read More

As we approach graduation on Sunday, we would like to honor our seniors by sharing their future plans. We couldn’t be more proud of the young men and women they have become, and we pray they are successful in this next journey of their lives. Stay tuned throughout the week for more Irish Senior Spotlights!Read More