For 50 years, Catholics schools across the nation have recognized the last weekend of January and the following week as Catholic Schools Week. It is such an exciting time for our students, families, teachers, and staff! So much work goes into planning and executing all the special events, traveling to service projects throughout our diocese, inviting new families into our communities, and more. It is truly a time for us to express our gratitude and dedication to Catholic education. In addition to many other special events, Bishop Walkowiak celebrated the Catholic Schools Week Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew on Tuesday, Jan. 30.
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Find out about the MANY wonderful things going on in the ministry of Catholic education, as well as events and ways in which our community is celebrating.
USCCB Catholic Schools Week statement: “Catholic Schools are integral to formation in wisdom and virtue”
Office of Catholic Schools publishes new five-year strategic plan
Did you know that the Office of Catholic Schools published it’s new five-year strategic plan in November? The plan, titled “Bridging Faith & Future,” is such a worthy endeavor ensuring that excellent education in the Diocese of Grand Rapids continues well into the future. Check out this short summary of our strategic plan in the latest FAITH Grand Rapids magazine, page 10. Then, watch Bishop Walkowiak introduce the plan and its four areas of focus:
Each day of Catholic Schools Week has a theme as outlined by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
