Superintendent's Back- to-School Message

2022-2023

Dr. Pattie Davis, Superintendent

Dear Families and Friends,

It is with gratitude and excitement that we welcome you, to the 2022-2023 school year! As we conclude our summer break, we enthusiastically welcome our existing and new families to our schools with a sense of renewal and commitment as we join with parents in the Catholic school tradition of excellence in faith and academic formation of our students.

I am deeply grateful for my time with former superintendent Dr. Melanie Palmisano, whose dedicated service and transformational leadership has well positioned our schools for continued growth and excellence in all aspects of Catholic education throughout the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Dr. Mel assisted with my transition into my new position as Superintendent of Catholic Schools during the month of June, when I had the opportunity to participate in the annual School Leadership Summit, literature and math teacher workshops, review of data from standardized testing and professional development for policy and school safety.

It has truly been an inspiration for me to witness so many skilled and compassionate leaders who are deeply committed to excellence in the classroom.  Moving into the post-COVID-19 era, our principals, faculty and staff have a fresh perspective for meeting the faith, academic and socio-emotional needs of each student as part of the ministry of Catholic education. I am confident the future is bright for our students.

Valuing parents as the primary educators of their children, we share in the commitment to help every student who walks through our doors to feel welcome and safe. We strive to provide an excellent learning environment for faith and academic formation, and we continue to prioritize the cultivation of strong school leaders who foster and model Catholic values, ensure consistent and vibrant educational opportunities and facilitate greater access for more families who desire a Catholic education for their children, all essential elements for success.

It is evident from national data that Catholic education has a long history of providing quality academics. We also know that the gift of a Catholic education is life-changing. The Diocese of Baton Rouge serves as testimony to a rich legacy of alumni who consistently demonstrate Catholic values through their chosen vocations and life-long service to community and church. For this, we are deeply grateful to Bishop Michael G. Duca, our pastors and priests, board members, administrators, faculty, staff and our school community for their guidance and steadfast commitment to our mission.

We have much to celebrate in the Diocese of Baton Rouge as we join with Catholic schools across the nation in embracing growth and innovation.  I thank each of our families for the faith and trust you continue to place in our Catholic schools, and I look forward to visiting all our schools this fall.
My prayers for the continued grace and love of Jesus Christ upon our school leadership, faculty, and families as we evangelize hearts, educate minds, encourage talent, and embrace the future.

Sincerely,
Dr. Pattie Davis
Superintendent
July 1, 2022


The schools of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at its schools. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.