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Our Mission
The mission of the Department of Catholic Schools is to support the growth of the whole person in which faith, academic excellence, and service are integral to the life of every student served in the Diocese of Tucson.
About Us
There are 23 Catholic schools in the Diocese of Tucson: 16 elementary schools, one early childhood center, two Pre-K through 12 schools, and four high schools. The 23 schools are located in Tucson, Sierra Vista, Douglas, Casa Grande, San Carlos, Nogales, and Yuma.
All of our schools are accredited through Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA). We are supported by the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA).
Our principals, faculty, and school staff look forward to meeting with you, answering your questions, and giving you a tour of their school.
We invite you to contact one of our 23 schools and discover the difference a Catholic education can make in the life of your child(ren) – both here and for eternity!
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➢ School Finder
To locate a diocesan school near you, please use our school finder tool.
Find a School
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✎ Employment
Interested in working with the Diocese of Tucson’s Catholic schools? Check out our employment opportunities.
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$ Scholarship Assistance
For generations, the Diocese of Tucson Catholic schools have served families from diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to making Catholic education available, accessible, and affordable to those who want to make that investment for their children.
In Arizona, we are blessed to have two sources of financial aid for eligible students: School Tuition Organizations (STO) and Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA).
The Catholic Tuition Support Organization (CTSO) of the Diocese of Tucson has provided students with the opportunity for an education centered on good morals, high academic standards, and faith-filled values. Because of the generous tax credit contributions of both individual and corporate donors, CTSO has been able to award tuition scholarships to thousands of Catholic school students.
Catholic education has become affordable to more families through the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) Program! Funded by the state of Arizona, ESA provides tuition support for qualifying children.
For more information about other School Tuition Organizations (STO), the scholarship managers in our schools will work with you directly to help make tuition affordable for your family.
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☴ School Resources
Explore a list of school forms, resources, policies and more.
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★ Sports Programs
As part of our commitment to holistic education and fostering the development of the whole person, Catholic schools in the Diocese of Tucson participate in one of three different sports programs:
- Catholic elementary schools in Tucson participate in the Diocesan Youth Sports League
- Catholic elementary schools in our outlying areas participate in their local sports league, if available
- All Catholic high schools are members of the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA), for high school athletics and other activities such as chess, robotics, esports, speech and debate, theatre, spirit line, or J.R.O.T.C.
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Forms
- Sports League Forms (PDF)
- Diocesan Youth Sports Handbook (PDF)
- Diocesan Spirit Program (PDF)
- SOP for Youth Coaches (PDF)
- SOP for Coaches (PDF)
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✑ Diocesan School Board
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Mission Statement
The Diocese of Tucson School Board, with the approval of the Bishop, advises the Department of Catholic Schools by promoting Catholic education in supporting the growth of the whole person in which faith, academic excellence, and service are integral to the life of every student served in the Diocese of Tucson.
Ex Officio- Most Reverend Edward J. Weisenburger
- Sheri Dahl, Superintendent
- Angelina Schmidt, Asst. Superintendent
- Melissa Lopez Gruenhagen, Asst. Superintendent of School Improvement
- Lupita Sandoval, School Operations Manager
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Members
- Aida Samuel, President, Our Mother of Sorrows Parish
- Marga R. Gamas, Vice President, Saint Ambrose Parish
- Kara Halstead, Secretary, Corpus Christi Parish
- Kelly Francis, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
- Nerissa Freeman, Saint Francis of Assisi Parish
- Kristine Gomez, Saint Luke Parish
- Rick Holtz, Saint Francis of Assisi Parish
- Fr. Chris Orndorff, Corpus Christi Parish
- Mary Peoples, Saint Anthony of Padua Parish
- Mary Beth Tucker, Saint Francis de Sales Parish
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☎ Contact Us
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Sheri Dahl, M.Ed.
Superintendent of Catholic Schools
✆ (520)838-2547
✉ sdahl@diocesetucson.org -
Lupita Sandoval
School Operations Manager
✆ (520)838-2547
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Sr. Mary Karen Oudeans, O.S.F., Ph.D.
Educational Consultant
✆ (520)838-2547
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Angelina Schmidt
Assistant Superintendent
✆ (520)838-2547
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Ryan Anderson
Diocesan Youth Sports Director
✉ RFAnderson@diocesetucson.org
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Melissa Lopez Gruenhagen
Assistant Superintendent of School Improvement
✆ (520)838-2552
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Megan Joyce, RN
Diocesan School Health Coordinator
✉ mjoyce@diocesetucson.org
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