Bishop Duca joins the community of Cristo Rey Franciscan High School in Baton Rouge for their commencement exercises. Congratulations to the Class of 2021!
The Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools Office supports schools as they Evangelize Hearts, Educate Minds, Encourage Talent, and Embrace the Future by promoting excellence in faith formation, academic rigor, innovative programs, responsible stewardship, and joyful celebration of service to the community.
Statement of Policy
The schools of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the 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 administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
Additionally, in compliance with Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, no person in the schools of the Diocese shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity except as permitted under said Title IX.
Finally, the schools of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, have adopted and will implement the imperatives of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act as amended, and will inform parents and students of their rights under this amendment to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Learn more about Reach, a program, designed for children with autism and other special needs, assists students in their efforts to reach for the stars. Special guests include the program's Executive Director, Kristy Monsour, 'Reach' participants Jennifer and Olivia Dellorfano, 'Reach' instructor Yolanda Marseille, and Superintendent of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools, Dr. Melanie Palmisano.