The Catholic schools of the Diocese of Columbus are committed to providing a safe, loving environment where students grow in both academic excellence and moral virtue. Rooted in the rich traditions of our Catholic faith, Our Catholic Schools are committed to nurturing the mind, body and spirit of every child to empower them to become lifelong learners and compassionate leaders.
Welcome to Our Catholic Schools.
With 39 elementary schools and 12 secondary schools located throughout our 23-county diocese, there is a school near you that is right for you and your family.
"A good school provides a rounded education for the whole person. And a good Catholic school, over and above this, should help all its students to become saints."
- Pope Benedict XVI
The Office of Catholic Schools (OCS) serves the Bishop by supporting and administering the Church’s teaching mission in accordance with Canon Law. Under the superintendent’s leadership, OCS provides diocesan-wide guidance, support, and consultation to pastors, administrators and educators. It promotes excellence in Catholic education with a strong emphasis on faith formation, fostering love for Jesus Christ, fidelity to the Church, respect for human dignity, service, and evangelization, while coordinating communication and collaboration across all schools.
Mission Statement - OCS
Led by Christ the Teacher, the Office of Catholic Schools engages the evangelizing mission of the Church in Catholic education by serving school communities in subsidiarity and communion.
Dr. Adam J. Dufault
Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Seth Burkholder, CPA
Assistant Superintendent for Operations
Sr. John Paul Maher, O.P
Assistant Superintendent for Catholic Culture
Dr. Holly Peterson
Assistant Superintendent for Academics
Sr. Andrea Andrzejewska, O.P.
Project Manager and Executive Assistant
Jordan Helphrey
Associate Director for Advancement
Alison Metzger
Associate Director for Government Affairs
Carrie Ramsay
Associate Director for Personnel and Licensure
Dr. Therese Recinella
Associate Director for School Religious Education
Dr. Ross Williams
Associate Director for Teaching and Learning
Lee Distelzweig
School Safety and Security Advisor
Lori Dulin
Early Childhood Education Advisor
Julie McNulty
School Nursing Advisor
Emmaus Road Scholarship Granting Organization
Leigh Jahahn
SGO Operations Coordinator
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SGO Scholarship Coordinator
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SGO Outreach Coordinator
Direct Auxiliary Services
David Varda
Manager
Maureen Hughey
Specialist
"Catholic education aims not only to communicate facts but also to transmit a coherent, comprehensive vision of life, in the conviction that the truths contained in that vision liberate students in the most profound meaning of human freedom."
- Pope St. John Paul II