The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts;
and though all its parts are many,
they form one body. So it is with Christ.

1 Corinthians 12:12
~ Central Region ~
SUMMIT - Saturday, September 9, 2006 at St. Michael's Findlay

Purpose
To come together as the Central Region of the Diocese to begin looking at opportunities to collaborate and consolidate resources and talents in order to ensure the viability of Catholic School education for all families who desire it.

Outcomes

  • To understand the progress made since the Diocesan summit.
  • To understand the common strengths, weaknesses and threats to Catholic education in our Region.
  • To foster a sense of unity among the Catholic schools of our Region that creates a spirit of cooperation with a common purpose.
  • To explore and share best practice, innovative models, and creative ideas for developing partnerships.
  • To expand the support of Catholic school education to a wider audience. 
  • To leave with the knowledge that we have been part of the decision-making process.
  • To leave as a region with the conviction that there is a viable strategy for success which creates hope for the future and that there are clear steps laid out to ensure that we are faithful to the vision.

2006-2007 Annual Imperatives

  • Collaborate and share resources and ideas
  • Develop better communication within and between parishes with schools and parishes without.
  • Identify avenues to increase support for schools and parishes
  • Explore, develop, and implement ways to further educate and evangelize all in the Catholic faith.
  • Explore innovative ways to meet the unique educational needs of all students.
Members (with email links)
Our Lady of Consolation Carey
St. Mary Clyde
St. Michael Findlay
St. Wendelin Fostoria
Sacred Heart Fremont
St. Ann Fremont
St. Joseph Fremont
St. Mary Millersville
St. Boniface Oak Harbor
St. Joseph Tiffin
St. Mary Tiffin
St. Peter Upper Sandusky
St. Wendelin High School Fostoria
St. Joseph Central Catholic H.S. Fremont
Calvert High School Tiffin


Parishes without Schools:
Our Lady of Hope Attica
St. Patrick Bascom
Our Lady of Lourdes Genoa
St. Michael Gibsonburg
St. Andrew Liberty
St. Gaspar del Bufalo Marywood
All Saints New Riegel
Holy Family North Balitmore
Blessed John XXIII Perrysburg
St. Pius X Sycamore

"Design Team Meetings" for Central Summit


Kick-Off Meeting
Thursday, March 9, 2006 ~ St, Joseph Parish Hall, Fremont

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