Bishop Earl Boyea knows that living a life of faith has never been easy — and that the challenge will be even greater for our young.

The shepherd of the Diocese of Lansing wants to do what he can to help the Catholic families of south-central Michigan meet that challenge.  

Student enrollment across the Diocese of Lansing is up three years running. Deo gratias. But why are an increasing number of families opting for a Catholic education for their children?

The Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Lansing, Sarah Salow, above, now suggests that many parents are drawn towards the continued renewal of authentic Catholic education across the diocese’s 36 schools. Sarah writes.

Up! Up! Up! As we begin Catholic Schools Week 2024, the Diocese of Lansing can reveal that enrollment at Catholic schools across diocese has grown for the third year in a row. Deo gratias!

In total, Diocese of Lansing schools have witnessed a 10% increase in student numbers since 2020 with our 36 schools now educating over 8,400 children.

But why are Catholic schools proving so popular with families? That's the question Tom Maloney, Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Lansing, now attempts to answer. Tom writes: