Catholic Schools

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Building an Environment of Faith 

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh offer our students a superb opportunity for intellectual growth in an environment of faith.  From my personal experience as a student in Catholic schools in our diocese, I know their inestimable value.  Our schools are special places that work to form the whole person: mind, heart, body and soul.  The responsibility for the faith education of our children and youth is a mission that must be shared by the whole Church.

This is why we make such great sacrifices in order to support our Catholic schools and make Catholic education affordable and accessible to as many of our families as possible.  On his visit to the United States April 2008, Pope Benedict XVI commended the work of our Catholic schools and underscored their vital importance for the Church and for our nation.  Catholic education helps each student to achieve the highest potential as a child of God, equipping each one with the knowledge and faith to be faithful disciples and good citizens.  Studies continue to underscore how Catholic school graduates contribute to the ongoing mission of the Church and help to create a society that reflects the values of Jesus Christ and the Gospel.  The Church and our world are made richer by the fruits of Catholic education.

Most Reverend David A. Zubik, M.S.Ed., D.D.
Bishop of Pittsburgh

Building a Community in Christ

For nearly 180 years, our Catholic schools have laid the foundations of an education that goes beyond scholastic achievement.  Our students share an unparalleled academic education, a vibrant religious faith, a clear moral vision, and a strong commitment to community service.

We not only envision a bright future for our students, we work diligently to build it, to guarantee it.  Each pastor and parish, each parent and teacher, each administrator – whether in a local school or in the central office – joins with Bishop Zubik in this commitment to the Church and the community.

We do not take the promise lightly.  We realize that if our students do not learn to know Christ and share Him with the world, the world will be poorer for the loss.  When we discuss the future, therefore, we see it as a practical opportunity to discern God’s will and pursue it.  The future of our students is bright because, in our schools, they learn to reflect the light of Christ.

Reverend Kris D. Stubna, S.T.D.
Secretary for Catholic Education

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