What is the difference between a “diocesan” and an “independent” Catholic school?
“Diocesan” Catholic schools are church-affiliated schools for which the church and/or the Catholic Diocese support financially. “Independent” Catholic schools are financially independent of the church and Catholic Diocese, but are accountable to the Superintendent of Schools from the Diocese for maintaining a Catholic school identity, and following all applicable policies and procedures which are required. Independent schools also have a board of trustees, which keeps the school “on track” by protecting and nurturing the school’s mission. The board of an independent school is en”trust”ed with keeping a particular kind of educational vision current and viable.
