The Office of Catholic Schools and Centers assists the Bishop in his role of overseeing Catholic education by providing leadership and support to pastors, school leaders, parents, and students across the Diocese’s Catholic schools and Early Childhood Centers. The office’s responsibilities include academic and operational oversight, accreditation, hiring and formation of school leaders, catechetical and religious education standards, compliance with relevant state laws and diocesan policy, and strategic planning to support the long-term vitality of Catholic education in the Diocese.