Catholic
schools have been serving families in the Duluth Area for more than a century,
providing high quality education in a faith-filled environment. We're very
proud of this tradition and committed to a future with thriving Catholic
schools serving all Duluth neighborhoods.
In
2003, Duluth Bishop Dennis Schnurr (now Archbishop of Cincinnati) formed a Blue
Ribbon Committee to develop a common vision and action plan that would support
and strengthen Catholic schools in the Duluth area. This diverse group of
pastors, educators, parents, and community leaders worked with Meitler
Consultants, Inc., a firm that specializes in strategic planning for Catholic
churches and schools. Together, they examined our schools and defined a
positive, practical, and proactive path for their continued success. Their top
recommendation was development of a unified school system with shared resources
and common oversight.
This
recommendation was implemented in 2006 with the formal establishment of the
Duluth Area Catholic School System, a unified system of five campuses that
offers a continuum of education from preschool to grade eight. Since then, our schools have come together with energy and enthusiasm, partnering in many
key areas, while retaining the unique character and qualities that make each
school special. All Duluth-area parishes have joined in supporting this
vital ministry, as well, not just those with schools on their sites. This
spirit of cooperation is a blessing for our schools and the families they
serve.
Working
together ensures schools with a strong Catholic identity, high academic
standards, attractive and well-maintained buildings, growing enrollment,
long-term financial stability, and expanding educational programs and
opportunities today and in the future.
