A former industrial mill city and the destination for generations of immigrants, 劳伦斯 has struggled to redefine itself in the face of a changing economic landscape. 的 city has faced more than its fair share of challenges throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Many businesses and institutions chose to leave the city for surrounding areas. 中央天主教会几乎也加入了他们, seriously considering the possibility of relocating to Andover in the mid-1990’s before abandoning those plans and recommitting to 劳伦斯.
从那时起, Central Catholic has invested millions of dollars in its facilities and programs, serving as a key institutional anchor within the community and drawing hundreds of students, 父母, and visitors into the heart of 劳伦斯 on a daily basis, 否则就不会来这里的人. 的y can see firsthand the significant potential and many positive things happening in the city. Hundreds of Central Catholic students are residents of 劳伦斯, and the school has established important partnerships with many local organizations that are making a difference in the city and the world.
中央天主教会提供了一个保险箱, secure environment for students to learn and grow in the heart of the city. 学生 perform community service throughout 劳伦斯, and many alumni return to the city after college to serve in leadership positions for a variety of organizations.
劳伦斯 has a rich history and cultural heritage that provides a variety of opportunities for students, providing them with experiences they would not have elsewhere, experiences that help them grow into mature adults capable of succeeding in a diverse, 多元文化的社会.