The Catholic Schools Office set out to develop a program that would foster interest, inform, and support discernment in Catholic school leadership.

Ann Stevens, middle school science teacher at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School in Birmingham, started her teaching career working for Birmingham City Schools, but she decided to make a change back in 1987.

John Carroll renews facilities and curriculum

For Margaret Dubose, superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese, the desire to become a teacher was sparked with a simple invitation.

Students share perspective on faith and Catholic education

New school opens in Montevallo

A look at how everyday Catholics in the diocese are making a difference

Holy Rosary Food Pantry

“Academics are extremely important, but Catholic education does so much more than that — it shapes the heart, mind, and soul in ways no other school can.”

Looking through the lens of Totus Tuus

The Ladies of Charity of Central Alabama

Food for our journey

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Sister Marta Tobon works to build futures of hope

Julie Baldwin, Director of Resource, Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School, Huntsville

“Acquire the spirit of peace and a thousand souls around you will be saved.”

Second-grade teacher Prince of Peace Catholic School, Hoover

In 2024 the program marked a half century of ministry to undergraduate students in the diocese.

Called to be Voices of Hope

It is amazing to see how God’s providence has worked in my life to bring me to this point.

During this upcoming time in the transitional diaconate, I look forward to seeing how the many theology classes are integrated into life in a parish.

Some of my fondest memories growing up,” remembers Deacon Max Gallegos, who will be ordained to the priesthood on May 31, “are of my parents when we were at adoration.”

Fifteen faith-filled men completed a milestone in their journey toward ordination as permanent deacons for the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama during a Mass, celebrated by Bishop Steven J. Raica.

Our community encompasses each of our Catholic schools, with every individual within these schools contributing to the collective body.

I always try to remind people that discouragement is not from God. We serve the God of hope.