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And do the same in the practice of hope. When in your actions and plans there is little likelihood of success of human aid and more difficulties oppose you, trust in God far more. Maxim 30

— Father Jean-Pierre Médaille, SJ, founder of the Sisters of Saint Joseph
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Always be serious when you are with others, but let it be a joyful seriousness, courteous and full of a gentle and reserved simplicity. Maxim 45

— Father Jean-Pierre Médaille, SJ, founder of the Sisters of Saint Joseph
Academics
Academics

Interpret all things from the best possible point of view. Maxim 52

— Father Jean-Pierre Médaille, SJ, founder of the Sisters of Saint Joseph
Athletics
Athletics

Accomplish with great diligence and perfection everyday actions and unexpected ones. Maxim 90

— Father Jean-Pierre Médaille, SJ, founder of the Sisters of Saint Joseph
Campus Life
Campus Life

Strive to be kind always to everyone and unkind to no one. Maxim 64

— Father Jean-Pierre Médaille, SJ, founder of the Sisters of Saint Joseph
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Be exact and diligent to do what you are advised or what is required by your duties, especially when these are useful or necessary for the neighbor. Maxim 65

— Father Jean-Pierre Médaille, SJ, founder of the Sisters of Saint Joseph
Mission & Ministry
Mission & Ministry

Be nothing to yourself and be utterly given to God and to the neighbor. Maxim 39

— Father Jean-Pierre Médaille, SJ, founder of the Sisters of Saint Joseph

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Catholic Academies League

Norwood-Fonbtonne Academy is a member of the Catholic Academies League (C.A.L.). The NFA Bears compete against schools in the C.A.L. during the fall, winter, and spring athletic seasons. The Catholic Academies League is made up of the following schools:

Ancillae-Assumpta Academy (Wyncote, PA)
Academy of Notre Dame de Namur (Villanova, PA)
Gwynedd-Mercy Academy (Spring House, PA)
Holy Child School at Rosemont (Rosemont, PA)
Norwood Fontbonne Academy (Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA)
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr (Bryn Mawr, PA)
Waldron Mercy Academy (Merion, PA)