Welcome from the Superintendent 

Dear Families and Friends of Catholic Education,

As we enter the Fall/Winter season of 2025, I am filled with gratitude for the vibrant Catholic school community we continue to build together across the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. Our ten schools stand as beacons of faith, excellence, and hope, preparing students not only for academic success but for lives of purpose and virtue.

We Measure What We Treasure

In our Catholic schools, every decision we make is guided by what we truly value: the spiritual, intellectual, and character development of each child entrusted to our care. We measure what we treasure—not merely through test scores, but through the growth of faith-filled, compassionate, and morally grounded young people. This principle informs everything from our curriculum choices to our investment in teacher formation, ensuring that our resources align with our deepest commitments to Christ-centered education.

Building Virtue, Building Citizens

Education in our schools extends far beyond textbooks and technology. We are actively and intentionally working to build virtue in our students, recognizing that academic knowledge without moral character falls short of authentic Catholic education. Through daily prayer, service learning, and the witness of dedicated teachers and staff, we form students in the cardinal virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. We believe that one of the fundamental purposes of Catholic schools is to build good citizens—young men and women who will serve their communities, strengthen their families, and contribute to the common good. The habits of heart and mind we cultivate today will shape the leaders, neighbors, and parents of tomorrow.

Academic Excellence as a Mission

Our commitment to Catholic identity never diminishes our pursuit of academic excellence—rather, it demands it. We seek academic achievement that exceeds local, state, and national averages because we believe every child deserves the opportunity to develop their God-given talents to the fullest. Our teachers bring both professional expertise and passionate dedication to the classroom, creating learning environments where students are challenged, supported, and inspired to reach their highest potential. When our students excel academically, they honor God and open doors to future opportunities for service and leadership.

You Belong Here

Perhaps most importantly, I want you to know that you belong in our Catholic school community. Whether you are a long-time parishioner or someone exploring Catholic education for the first time, we welcome you. If you would like to provide a Catholic education for your child, we will accompany you on that journey. Our doors are open, and our hearts are ready to walk alongside your family. We understand that choosing a school is one of the most important decisions you will make for your children, and we are honored to be considered.

Catholic education is a partnership—between home and school, between faith and learning, between tradition and innovation. Together, we create communities where children flourish, families grow in faith, and the Gospel comes alive in daily life.

I invite you to visit one of our schools, meet our principals and teachers, and experience firsthand the joy and excellence that characterize Catholic education in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. Let us journey together in faith, in hope, and in love.

May God bless you and your families abundantly,

Dr. Mark Williams
Superintendent of Catholic Schools
 Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux