Where are they Now

Catholic Partnership Schools alumni share how their early faith-based education continues to influence their lives today—from academic achievements and professional success to community involvement and family legacy. Their stories highlight the enduring values, support, and sense of belonging that define the CPS experience across generations.

For Zainette Quinones, Holy Name wasn’t just a school—it was the start of a lifelong journey rooted in faith, education, and family. Now a proud mom of CPS students, Zainette reflects on the values and community that continue to shape her family's story across generations.

We’re thrilled to highlight Daniela Diaz, a proud member of St. Anthony of Padua's Class of 2018 and the new owner of a thriving local bakery: Danny's Bakery, located at 3504 Federal St. Camden, NJ. Daniela’s story is one of hard work, perseverance, and a deep passion for her craft.

Gladys is a Saint Anthony Alum and Parent of Saint Joseph Pro-Cathedral Students

Bob is an Alum of Saint Cecilia School and the Executive Chairman and Founder of PJW Restaurant Group

Osvaldo entered Saint Joseph Pro-Cathedral school as a 4th grade student. His mother and father moved to Camden in the early 80s and were educated at the 3rd grade and GED levels. While they had not completed much schooling, they understood the importance of a quality education and especially one that was rooted in faith.

Saint Cecilia School Alum, Ms. Stephanie Aldana, heads to basic training to serve our country as a soldier in the US Army.

Jo’s story with Saint Cecilia school begins when she entered Kindergarten in September of 1952. At the time, the “new” church was in the process of being built and a new wing of the school was in the works. Jo remembers vividly the classrooms being full to capacity, yet the students learned how to be respectful of their teachers and classmates, making it easy for them to learn in large groups.

While she attended Saint Cecilia’s with her siblings and cousins - a few of whom were in the same grade - Jo always remembers the school feeling like a family. Her classmates were tight knit and many would remain lifelong friends. There were also many teachers whom Jo considered family, in particular Mrs. Mangano (pictured), who she continued to stay in touch with until she passed away a few years ago. School bazaars, cleaning the convent, and making sacraments were some of Jo’s fondest adolescent memories.

Ting’s story begins in 2001 when she immigrated to Camden from China to join her parents who had started to live out the “American Dream” of owning a business, a take-out Chinese restaurant just a few blocks from Sacred Heart School.

Starting out at Sacred Heart in March of 2001 as an 8 year old non-English speaking student, Ting was recommended to begin her schooling as a 1st grader. She remembers feeling scared and overwhelmed but quickly learned that her peers and teachers at Sacred Heart were kind, accepting, and wanted to help her assimilate into the school and the American culture. Ting made friends and worked hard to learn English but the language barrier inevitably led to Ting repeating the 1st grade.