Catholic schools tout values as enrollment grows

WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — Students at Cape Trinity Catholic were surprised with a visit from Major League Baseball player Matt Szczur on Friday, but his appearance was more about service than sports.

Szczur was there for the final day of Catholic Schools Week to talk about a bone marrow donation he made while in college that helped save a toddler's life.

South Jersey Catholic schools were celebrating Catholic Schools Week - a decades-old event to highlight the benefits of a parochial education.

"It's all about how are we serving others, how are we leading, how are we being the best Christians we can be in this world," said Julie Roche, director of development for Cape Trinity Catholic elementary and Wildwood Catholic High School.