Diocese of Buffalo Department of Catholic Schools 795 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14203-1250 Telephone: (716) 847-5520 Fax: (716) 847-5593 Diocesan Website: www.buffalodiocese.org Schools Website: www.wnycatholicschools.org MOST REVEREND RICHARD J. MALONE, Th.D. Bishop of Buffalo REVEREND PETER J. KARALUS, V.G. Moderator of the Curia Diocese of Buffalo Vision Statement The Buffalo Diocese will be a vibrant, welcoming, Eucharistic-centered faith community reflective of God’s love for us all and our love for our neighbor mirrored in justice, compassion, understanding, holiness, solidarity and peace. The laity will exercise their baptismal call to ministry and, in accord with the charism, competence and training, will work collaboratively with the clergy to minister to the People of God. Restructured parishes and schools will give evidence to the good stewardship of our resources while creating vibrant parish communities and academically excellent, fiscally sound schools. The diocese will continue to read the signs of the times and make every effort to respond to emerging needs. 1 Table of Contents Page(s) Department of Catholic Schools Staff 4-5 Catholic Schools Advisory Council 2017-2018 6 Elementary Schools 7-18 Elementary Schools - Private 19-20 High Schools 21-24 Special Programs and Services 25 School Regions 26 Geographic Locations of Catholic Schools 27 Resources and Support 28 Index of Schools - Montessori 29 Index of Schools - Elementary (Including Private) 29-30 Index of Schools - Regional 30 Index of Schools - Middle (Grades 6-8) 30-31 Index of Schools - High School 31 Index of Schools - Special Programs and Services 31 STREAM Schools 32 2 A Catholic school has a special mission that sets it apart from public schools, including charter schools, and most other private schools. In addition to supporting a complete academic curriculum, a Catholic school is a faith community that integrates religious instruction, value formation, and faith development into the academic education of the students. Indeed, the mission of the Catholic school is an extension of the overall evangelization mission of the Catholic church. In its document, The Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic School, the Congregation for Catholic Education states: The mission of the Church is to evangelize for the interior transformation and the renewal of humanity. The special character of the Catholic school, and the underlying reason for its existence, the reason why Catholic parents should prefer it, is precisely the quality of the religious instruction integrated into the overall education of the students. (Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education, 1988, No. 66) Research done in the last two decades has shown that: • Catholic schools are effective in promoting religious formation and value development. • Catholic schools are effective in providing excellent academic preparations. • Catholic school teachers have a sense of vocation, that is, a call to ministry. • Catholic school parents choose Catholic schools for their academic excellence infused with Catholic values. • Catholic school graduates are more likely to retain their ties with the Catholic church, embody the social justice teachings of the Church, and be more aware of their baptismal call to be evangelizers. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo provides strong support for the Catholic schools of the diocese. The pastors and principals of those schools courageously meet the challenges of culture, economics, and changing needs of students and families as they strive to grow the Catholic community in the eight county Diocese of Buffalo, NY. 3 Department of Catholic Schools 716-847-5520 MICHAEL C. LAFEVER, Ed.D. Superintendent of Catholic Schools [email protected] 716.847.5520 Department Support Staff MARY TEPLEY NANCY DIBERARDINO CATHRYN HARROWER Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant Data Specialist, to the Superintendent Athletic Coordinator Website Administrator [email protected] ndiberardino@buffalodiocese. [email protected] 716.847.5520 org 716.847.5504 716.847.5525 4 Department of Catholic Schools Staff ERICA AIKIN CHRISTIAN RISO JEAN COMER Assistant Superintendent of Assistant Superintendent of STREAM Coordinator Curriculum Instruction and Assessment Government Services and Special Projects [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 716.847.5523 716.847.5517 716.847.5511 GINNY WALLACE SHELLY REIDY BRIAN KISZEWSKI STREAM Special Programs Coordinator Professional Development Coordinator Director of Elementary Athletics [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 716.847.8375 716.847.5507 cell: 716.866.5081 5 Diocese of Buffalo Catholic Schools Advisory Council 2018-2019 Most Reverend Richard J. Malone, Th.D. (Ex-officio) Ms. Kathleen Christy Bishop of Buffalo Vice President of Institutional Advancement Catholic Diocese of Buffalo D’Youville College Rev. Peter J. Karalus (Ex-officio) Ms. Cynthia Mathews, B.S., M.S., C.A.S. Vicar General/Moderator of the Curia Time Change Coach National SAM Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Innovation Project Dr. Sylvia Valentin, J.D. Dr. Michael LaFever, Ed.D. (Ex-officio) Associate Professor Superintendent of Catholic Schools Niagara University Catholic Diocese of Buffalo TBD (Ex-officio) Mrs. Kellie M. Ulrich, Esq. Executive Director of Financial Administration Grant Program Officer Catholic Diocese of Buffalo The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Mr. Richard C. Suchan, C.E.B.S. & C.W.S. (Ex- Mr. John C. Dwyer officio) Retired Retail and IDA Executive Executive Director Development Consultation The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Mr. Joshua P. Heim Vice President & Senior Relationship Manager Mr. Robert M. Bennett (Chair) Government Banking Chancellor Emeritus M&T Bank Corporation NYS Education Department Board of Regents Ms. Rebecca T. Boyle, MBA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR Mr. James Fregelette Owner Executive Director, Finance & Information Systems Energizing Talent Erie 1 BOCES Rev. Paul M. Nogaro Rev. James D. Ciupek Pastor Pastor St. Stephen Parish Nativity of Our Lord Parish Ms. Kathy Spangler Ms. Patricia U. Pitts Director of Communications Project Manager Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Center for Educational Innovation Mr. Joseph A. Stoeckl, Esq. (Consultant) Rev. Msgr. Thomas Maloney (Emeritus) Special Counsel Parochial Vicar Bond, Schoeneck & King, P.L.C.C. St. Gregory the Great Mr. Walter D. Garrow EHS Consultant 6 Elementary Schools Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls (Est. 2009) Pre-K 3 & 4, Grades K-6 1055 N. Military Rd. Niagara Falls, NY 14304 Telephone: 716-283-1455 FAX: 716-283-1355 www.catholicacademyofnf.com Principal: Mrs. Jeannine M. Fortunate Email: [email protected] Secretary: Mrs. Susan Kline Assistant Principal: Mrs. Mary Champoux Business Manager: Mr. Ray Beaudry Canonical Administrator: Rev. Robert S. Hughson (716-283-2715) 5 Catholic Academy of West Buffalo (Est. 1988) Pre-K 3 & 4, Grades K-8 1069 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14209 Telephone: 716-885-6111 FAX: 716-885-6452 www.cawb.org Principal: Sr. Gail Glenn, SSJ Email: [email protected] Secretary: Mrs. Donna Guarino Canonical Administrator: Rev. Paul R. Bossi (716-884-0053) Director of Advancement: Mrs. Ellen Sullivan-Garcia Christ the King School (Est. 1929) Pre-K 3 & 4, Grades K-8 2 Lamarck Dr. Snyder, NY 14226 Telephone: 716-839-0473 FAX: 716-370-0364 www.myctkschool.com Principal: Mr. Samuel T. Zalacca Email: [email protected] Secretary: Mrs. Annette Della Posta Assistant Principal: Mrs. Maria Wangler Business Manager: Mrs. Kelly Caterina Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Paul A. Litwin (716-839-1430) 7 DeSales Catholic School (Est. 1970) Pre-K 3 & 4, Grades K-8 6914 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Lockport, NY 14094 Telephone: 716-433-6422 FAX: 716-434-4002 www.desalescatholicschool.org Principal: Mrs. Karen Rahill Email: [email protected] Secretaries: Mrs. Diane Surdel, Mrs. Shawna Stolzenburg Assistant Principal: Mrs. Regina Granchelli Business Manager: Mrs. Annette Wojcinski Canonical Administrator: Rev. Walter J. Szczesny (716-433-3707) Director of Advancement: Mrs. Kim Knuutila Immaculate Conception School (Est. 1904) Grades K-8 510 Oakwood Ave. East Aurora, NY 14052 Telephone: 716-652-5855 FAX: 716-805-0192 www.icschoolea.com Principal: Mr. Scott Kapperman, M.S., Ed. Email: [email protected] Secretary: Mrs. Phyllis Harmon Business Manager: Mrs. Kathie Eckert Pastor: Rev. Robert W. Wardenski (716-652-6400) Director of Advancement: Mrs. Jessica Russo Immaculate Conception School of Allegany County (Est.1912) UPK, Pre-K 3 & 4, Grades K-8 24 Maple Ave. Wellsville, NY 14895 Telephone: 585-593-5840 FAX: 585-593-5846 www.icc-ics.org Principal: Mrs. Nora A. Burdick Email: [email protected] Secretary: Mrs. Julie Willson Assistant Principal: Mrs. Rebecca Catino Business Manager: Mrs. Andrea Benz Canonical Administrator: Rev. James W. Hartwell (585-593-4834) 8 Nativity of Our Lord School (Est. 1909) Pre-K 4, Grades K-8 4414 South Buffalo St. Orchard Park, NY 14127 Telephone: 716-662-7572 FAX: 716-662-3483 www.nativityschool.net Principal: Mr. Christopher Gardon Email: [email protected] Secretary: Miss Sue Covelli Business Manager: Mr. Timothy Redinger Pastor: Rev. James D. Ciupek (716-662-9339) Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary School (Est. 1956) Pre-K 3 & 4, Grades K-8 8550 Main St. Williamsville, NY 14221 Telephone: 716-633-7441 FAX: 716-626-1637 www.nativityofmaryschool.org Principal: Mr. Robert A. Cluckey,