Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Belleville

09/19/2026

✨ The Office of Education was on the road! ✨

Over the past two weeks, we’ve visited more of our amazing Catholic schools and witnessed faith, learning, and community in action! 🙏

📍 St. John the Baptist, West Frankfort
📍 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Herrin
📍 Ss. Peter and Paul, Waterloo
📍 Immaculate Conception, Columbia
📍 St. James, Millstadt

We are grateful for the wonderful things happening in our Catholic schools! ❤️✝️

09/14/2026

🙏 Please keep our diocesan principals in your prayers today and tomorrow as they gather for a retreat at the Augustine Institute.

May these days of prayer, reflection, and renewal strengthen them in their vocation to lead and serve our Catholic schools. ✝️

09/10/2026

We ❤️ hearing from Bishop Godfrey!

09/10/2026

We love seeing Young Vinny Groups! Way to spread JOY, Saint Mary Catholic School!

09/06/2026

🙏 Let’s Pray for Casmir! ✝️

This week, the Catholic school community of the Diocese of Belleville is invited to pray for Casmir Cozzi, one of our 11 seminarians discerning God’s call to the priesthood.

Please join us in praying for Casmir as he continues his formation at Mundelein Seminary. ❤️

Pray for Casmir. Pray for vocations. Pray for our future priests! 🙏

🙏 Please Pray for Our Seminarians
The Diocese of Belleville is blessed with 11 seminarians who are discerning God's call to the priesthood. Beginning this week, we'll be featuring one seminarian each week and asking for your prayers as they continue their formation.
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐳𝐳𝐢, 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲. University of Saint Mary of the Lake
Whether it's a Rosary, a decade, a Mass intention, or a simple prayer, your support helps strengthen our seminarians as they prepare to serve God's people.

📬 Want to send a note of encouragement?
Casmir Cozzi
Mundelein Seminary
1000 E. Maple Ave.
Mundelein, IL 60060

Thank you for supporting vocations in the Diocese of Belleville.
St. John Vianney, pray for us. ✝️

09/05/2026

🤝 Stronger Partnerships. Stronger Catholic Schools! 👏

Last week, new pastor and principal partnerships from across the Diocese of Belleville gathered at Althoff Catholic High School for a day of formation, collaboration, and conversation focused on strengthening this vital partnership.

Together, we’re investing in strong leaders and thriving Catholic schools! ✝️❤️

09/03/2026

🏫 Even Bishop Godfrey is going to school! 🏫

Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers as he participates in Formation Courses in Rome.

While participating in the Annual Formation Course for New Bishops in Rome, Bishop Godfrey had the opportunity to visit the Rome office of Catholic News Service (CNS) and meet members of their staff. CNS graciously welcomed the new U.S. bishops and even helped capture photos from the visit. Please keep Bishop Godfrey in your prayers during this important time of formation and fellowship.

09/03/2026

🌟 Learning. Growing. Exploring. 🌟

St. Clare’s Advisory program gives students the opportunity to build skills, explore new interests, serve others, and grow as a whole person. 💚💙

Catholic education helps every student discover their gifts! ✨

09/01/2026

🚗✨ New week, new school visits! ✨🚗

The Office of Education was back on the road last week, visiting more of our wonderful Catholic school communities! ✝️❤️

Last week, we stopped by:

✝️ St. Joseph Catholic School, Freeburg
✝️ St. Mary, Mt. Carmel
✝️ St. Joseph, Olney
✝️ Queen of Peace, Belleville

We love seeing the unique faith, traditions, and spirit that make each of our schools special! 🙏📚

📸 Keep an eye out for their school icons and special touches—and see if you can identify each one!

Where will the Office of Education be next? 👀🚗

08/27/2026

👟🙏 Faith goes with us every step of the way!

Fr. Brian, pastor at Immaculate Conception Catholic School, blessed the student-athletes’ shoes today, reminding everyone that at our Catholic schools, Christ is at the heart of everything we do, even on the playing field or court! ✝️🏆

▶️ Enjoy the video!