... I wish to invite all people in the Diocese of Norwich to commend with me the work and sacrifices that our Catholic educators make to bring to children and young adults their heritage of Faith and living modeled on the life of Jesus Christ.
It is widely recognized today that our Catholic schools provide an excellent and comprehensive opportunity for young people to grow and learn because of the positive environment in which they operate. Let us do whatever we can to support our Catholic schools so that they can continue to be the critical area for development of members of our Church and society. I personally reaffirm the recent message of our United States Catholic Bishops which stated:
"We must respond to challanging times with faith,vision, and the will to succeed because the Catholic schools mission is vital to the future of our young people, our nation, and most especially our Church. (Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic Elementary&Secondary Schools in the Third Millennium, USCCB, June 2005)
I pray for God's special blessing on all who service our Church in Catholic Education.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Michael R. Cote
Bishop of Norwich