Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

Dr. Todd Flanders’ insight for those considering Catholic school leadership is as genuine as his humble approach in leading Providence Academy for the past two decades. He has relied on the skills and expertise gained from previous work, as well as God’s providence, to help make the preschool-12 school what it is today. Read about his belief in the work, service and sacrifice of Catholic education:

https://spmcatholicschools.org/spotlights/dr-todd-flanders/

And learn about the benefits of serving in the mission of Catholic education:
https://spmcatholicschools.org/careers/

💡About 47% of eighth graders in our Catholic elementary schools continue on to a Catholic high school. We need to increase that.

Read how we’re working with Catholic school leaders across the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis to make it easier for Catholic elementary school graduates to matriculate into our Catholic high schools:

https://spmcatholicschools.org/school-leaders-archdiocese-look-to-improve-catholic-high-school-admissions/

We’re grateful to the Catholic High School Admissions Task Force for the conversations and collaboration around creating a common pathway through our system from preschool through 12th grade.



Cretin-Derham Hall
Chesterton Academy of the St. Croix Valley
Providence Academy
St. Odilia School
St. Therese Catholic School of Deephaven Minnesota

The Office for the Mission of Catholic Education welcomes Deacon Michael McGinty as the new Director of Catholic Education and Superintendent of Schools!

Saint John the Baptist Catholic School and Preschool - Savage, MN is a dynamic principal to champion its mission: “Saint John the Baptist Catholic School and Preschool nurtures intellect and cultivates virtue for young disciples of Christ to serve the common good.”

The principal will:
✅ Be a visionary leader committed to shaping the future of Catholic education
✅ Elevate the school's 62-year legacy of educational excellence
✅ Have a deep passion for nurturing the spiritual, academic and emotional growth of students
✅ Partner with faculty, families and parish staff to advance its mission

Apply or learn more:
https://omce.breezy.hr/p/5a26abd31017-principal-of-saint-john-the-baptist-catholic-school

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Have you read Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical? In Magnifica Humanitas, he emphasizes the danger of relying too heavily on automated systems for learning, noting that “the speed and ease with which answers or summaries can be obtained risk extinguishing the desire to ask questions.” Consequently, he urges society to “protect our young people from the promise of the perfect machine, from that subtle temptation which renders human thought seemingly superfluous precisely when it is most needed.”

Pope Leo calls for ‘educational alliance’ on AI: Here are takeaways for parents, teachers "In an era when truth is often distorted in order to serve particular interests and communication strategies, the field of education assumes decisive importance," Pope Leo wrote.

For local private Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, efforts are underway to bolster their governance practices and strengthen their unity thanks to recommendations from an archdiocesan working group composed of national and local experts.

Read about the archbishop's goals and how the Archdiocese and its private Catholic schools work together to advance the mission of Catholic education in our local Church: https://spmcatholicschools.org/private-catholic-school-governance/



Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
DeLaSalle High School
Saint Thomas Academy

Saint Ambrose Catholic School in Woodbury is a dynamic principal to champion its mission: “We at Saint Ambrose School are part of a vibrant Catholic community supporting and nurturing each child on their journey with Christ. Through exceptional academics, embracing each child’s unique strengths and needs, and joyfully engaging in prayer and service, we take a holistic, virtue-based approach to student education and experiences. This is the Saint Ambrose Way.” ✝

The principal will:
✅ Be a visionary leader committed to shaping the future of Catholic education
✅ Elevate the school's 28-year legacy of educational excellence
✅ Have deep passion for nurturing the spiritual, academic and emotional growth of students
✅ Partner with faculty, families and parish staff to advance its mission

👩‍💻 Apply or learn more: https://omce.breezy.hr/p/44cf5e7370ba-principal-of-st-ambrose-catholic-school

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🎉ANNOUNCING OUR WINNERS! 🎉

Many thanks to everyone who expressed their appreciation for our Catholic school teachers on our Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages! We join them in thanking all Catholic school teachers across the Archdiocese for partnering with families to help form and educate students for life.

Congratulations to the following teachers whose names were drawn:

⭐️ Ms. Victoria Franzese, Ave Maria Academy
⭐️ Ms. Lillian Vagasky, St. Croix Catholic School
⭐️ Mr. Scott O’Malley, St. Peter Catholic School

We will send your treat bags to your schools.

May God bless all our Catholic school teachers! 🙏

To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we're giving away 3 gifts to our dedicated Catholic school teachers! Teachers will win a branded lunch tote, Puffin can cooler and a 12-pack of their favorite soda or sparkling water.

Our Catholic school teachers share in the Church’s teaching ministry, coming from Christ Himself. And for that, we thank them. 👏

Please comment below with the name of a current Catholic school teacher (and list or tag their school) who has positively impacted you or your child, and we’ll enter their name into a drawing to receive some swag from the Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis!

A few details …
✅ Nominee must be a current teacher in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
✅ You may enter up to three times (on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram). Feel free to name the same or different teachers on each platform.
✅ Giveaway ends 4 p.m. Friday, May 8.

Thank you for helping us share and elevate the joy of the teaching vocation and recognize the excellent teachers in our Archdiocesan Catholic school system! ✝️