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NEW ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY, APRIL 1, 2020, REGARDING CORONAVIRUS in the city of Victoria and Victoria County: Judge Ben Zeller and Mayor Rawley McCoy signed a “Stay Home – Stay Safe Order” for Victoria County and the City of Victoria, effective tonight at 12:01 a.m. The purpose of these orders is to provide the greatest degree of protection available to the citizens of Victoria, along with clarification while remaining consistent with the limitations imposed yesterday by Governor Abbott’s executive order. Mayor McCoy reiterated the importance of maintaining social/physical distancing and proper hygiene. The Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Victoria will continue to offer distance learning and at-home formats to our students until further notice. Additionally, this "Stay at Home - Stay Safe" order from our local government officials will be in effect until further notice. Should you have any questions about how this may impact your schools OUTSIDE of Victoria County, you should contact either your local Catholic school administrator and/or local government officials. Let us continue to be vigilant about remaining prayerful and careful as we continue to battle this "invisible" but devastating virus. May our walk with Jesus on our Lenten journey provide a sense of peace and calm before and during the potential storm ahead. Very sincerely in Christ, Dr. John Quary Superintendent of Schools Diocese of Victoria

Governor Greg Abbott's Executive Order announced today, March 31, 2020, all Texas schools will remain closed until May 4th. Therefore, our Catholic schools will remain "shuttered" until Friday, May 1st, and will plan to resume our normal in-person classes on Monday, May 4, 2020, unless otherwise changed. Our schools will continue to offer distance-learning and at-home formats for our students. Our buildings may be closed, but our schools are still offering QUALITY education via e-learning and school packets for our students. If you have any further questions, please contact your local Catholic school administrator for their guidance. Please continue to be prayerful and careful as we continue our Lenten journey. In Christ, Dr. John Quary Superintendent of Schools Diocese of Victoria

As we enter another week of precautionary measures to protect ourselves from the Coronavirus (COVID-19), here's some advice you may wish to adopt.

As of today, March 19, at 12 noon, here are the tentative dates that schools of the diocese will RE-OPEN. Check back often, as the situation changes with new updates from the local, state, and national health officials and organizations. Continue to be prayerful and careful, as we search for solace, serenity, and a vaccine to slow the spread of this coronavirus. Sincerely in Christ, Dr. John Quary Superintendent of Schools

Dear School families, As you are no doubt aware of the many updates and concerns related to the coronavirus, I wanted to take a moment to provide you with a letter of support for our local school communities as they navigate these uncharted waters that is the coronavirus (COVID-19). Please know, too, that we are praying for your families, your loved ones, your economic situation, and your discomfort and uncertainty, as we enter the coming weeks/months of updates, announcements, fears, angst, and so many opportunities for disharmony. Let us recall that God is bigger than any problem. We are here for you. Let us walk with you as you walk humbly with our God. Very sincerely in Christ, Dr. John E. Quary Superintendent of Schools Diocese of Victoria

As of today, March 15, 2020, the following schools will be closed from March 16-20, and are planning to re-open on Monday, March 23, 2020. Please check back regularly for updates to this information. Schools that are in BOLD will have an extended closure.

See new job openings in our schools: https://www.victoriadiocese.org/employment-opportunities

Due to the recent developments in the coronavirus information, the Office of Catholic Schools has created a letter for our Catholic schools to share with parents and families. Click on the title above to view the letter in its entirety.

A new week of marketing our Catholic schools begins today, November 17, and runs through Saturday, November 23rd. The National Catholic Educational Association has launched this NEW celebration throughout the nation! Find out more about the wonderful things that are taking place at your local Catholic school! Contact YOUR local Catholic school office or our district office for the Diocese of Victoria at (361)573-0828.

As the new school year approaches, the new school principals (aka PIPS-ters - Principal Induction Program of Support) attend a second day-long orientation training led by Dr. John Quary, Superintendent of Schools, at the Chancery in Victoria. The session covered many topics including: diocesan policies, procedures, school handbooks, curriculum, safety issues, Safe Environment policies, enrollment trends, marketing, teacher qualifications, human resources, and many more. In attendance were the following PIPS-ters pictured here: (seated L to R) Megan Schott (Director of Academics, St. Joseph HS, Victoria), John Gilley, IV (President, St. Joseph HS, Victoria), Justin Matias (Principal, Our Lady of Victory, Victoria), (standing L to R) Angela Kupcho (Principal, Holy Cross, Bay City), and Matt Wilson (Head of School, The Atonement Academy, St. Antonio).

The principals of the Catholic schools, of the Diocese of Victoria, attended a retreat that took place March 19-20, 2019, at the Spiritual Renewal Center. The retreat theme was "God of Wonders" and was presented by Fr. Mark Goring, CC (Companions of the Cross), Director of the Catholic Charismatic Center, Houston. Thank you to all those who participated and a special thanks to the staff of the SRC for hosting us!

During the recent Many Gifts, One Nation Day of Giving to Catholic schools, our own Shiner Catholic School brought in a record $20,000 in donations and pledges to their school, during the 24-hours of giving. Because of its successful campaign, Shiner Catholic School will be one of the featured schools in an upcoming issue of the Momentum magazine, a monthly publication of the National Catholic Educational Association. Goooo Cardinals!

Many of our DOV "Pro-Lifers" are making their voices heard in our nation's capitol today! We ask your prayerful support of those who are taking a stand for those who cannot stand for themselves...the unborn. The DOV group is led by our local ordinary, Bishop Brendan Cahill.

Congratulations to the Lady Flyers of St. Joseph High School as they are pictured here as TAPPS State Volleyball Champions for this year! Hard work and teamwork have really resulted in garnering the TOP award for these talented ladies of STJ! Congratulations to their coaches, too, for the support and training they provided to this team of winners!

ONLY 21 DAYS LEFT until the ONE DAY of GIVING to Catholic Schools scheduled to begin January 29, 2019! The Diocese of Victoria’s 15 Catholic schools are busy putting out the word to get ready for the Day of Giving to Catholic Schools on January 29 (from 12PM EST) to January 30 (at 12PM EST)!!! The portal will open on January 29th! Help our Catholic schools in the diocese and our Office of Catholic Schools with a tax-deductible donation! Look for updates every Tuesday!

The Office of Catholic Schools is excited to launch a new feature to our website.

Hi educators and textbook committee members. Here is the place where you may discuss the pros/cons you have concerning the adoption of the social studies texts that you were presented April 16, 2013. Please share your thoughts on the presentations and your concerns.